A Love Letter To Public Transportation
A nerdy little love letter about why I love public transportation and a call to help save it in the face of drastic budget cuts.
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The Great Living Room City
Have you heard the news? Living room cities are growing at an astonishing rate! We’ve collected our favorite toys to build them well, and there’s always trusty cardboard for building roads and bridges.
Nature Walks in the City (in every season)
Neighborhood nature walks are the MVP when it comes to living in the city and maintaining a strong connection to nature.
87 Things To Do This Summer
This summer will be different, but it doesn’t mean we have to skimp on fun. We gathered a ton of ideas for getting the most out of Summer 2020, even if you have to stay distant from your friends. ☀️
Our Cities Will Shine Again
Coronavirus has stolen so much of what makes us feel human. But not forever.
A gift guide for city people
The Sidewalk Club Gift Guide is the best collection of gifts for city kids and their parents! More than 200 books, toys, games, t-shirts, gear, and other things that celebrate city life. Happy scrolling.
Bigger Isn’t Always Better, Even For Kids Rooms
We know many city families who are choosing to live in small spaces for as long as possible, even with kids. Here are some simple but effective tips for shared kids bedrooms to help you get the most out of the space you already have.
Bring Your Harmony With You On The City Bus
Hardly a day goes by when we aren’t enjoying a public space in our city. Knowing that the unpredictability of these spaces can lead to conflict, how do we handle those moments when parenting in shared public spaces leaves us feeling strained or shaken?
Rainy Days And Happiness Can Exist Together
It might be drizzly outside but chin up! With the right perspective and good waterproof gear, even rainy days in the city can be happy ones. ☔
6 Super-Simple Ways to Chill Out in the Middle of the City
City life is notoriously loud and chaotic and can easily overload our senses. These (simple) practices can help urban parents chill out and maintain a sense of balance in the midst of daily life.
Dear New York Nico: Thanks For Helping Me Teach My Kids
We’re fans of the weird, wonderful, and hilarious stuff New York Nico finds in his city and we suspect his way of seeing humans isn’t limited to the five boroughs.
Gardening for Every Urban Space (including yours)
Green thumb or not, gardening is possible in your urban space. Our friends at Urban Gardeners Republic dished out expert advice for rooftop, balcony, indoor, and backyard green spaces in the city. Just add dirt!
Eric Feldman, City Planner and Father
Eric helps us see the importance of child-friendly cities and shows us the urban environment through a planner’s eyes.
Welcome to Sidewalk
We created the Sidewalk Club because we think it really is possible to raise a family in the city. Keep coming back for a regular dose of #cityfamilysolidarity.