Read This Before You Decide To Leave The City For Good
The pandemic is pushing some people out of cities. Sometimes it’s unavoidable but sometimes we can wait it out. Here’s some encouragement to stay.
Tag: urban parenting
We Might Be Stuck Inside But We’re Not Losing Hope Or Sanity
With school closures and work-from-home policies being implemented to flatten the curve of coronavirus, what can we do to stay sane and help our neighbors? We’ve got ideas. And elbow bumps.
Hey Parents, We Can Chill Out (And Have Another Kid)
In Selfish Reasons To Have More Kids, Dr. Bryan Caplan argues that parents’ stress is largely self-imposed, our kids are hard-wired to turn out the way they will, and parenting is less important than we think. So why not have another kid?
Day Packs Handbook
Everything you need to pack (and nothing you don’t) for a day in the city. Find the balance between being prepared and packing light with our guide—then get out and explore your beautiful city!
Neighborhood Pajama Walks
Parent hack: take your kids on a walk around the block in their pajamas. It’s a no-stress way to debrief about their day, build genuine connection, and deepen a sense of place in your city. Slippers, anyone?
The City Is a Fantastic Place to Raise Kids (If you didn’t already know)
We couldn’t click fast enough after seeing the headline of a recent Vox article: The Case for Raising Kids in the City. The more we read, the more excited we became; the author was saying everything we wanted to say! Cities are often overlooked as great places to raise kids, and anytime we come across […]
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. ☔
Everything You Need To Know About Train Travel With Kids (Tip: Pack Food)
Our handbook for train travel with kids walks you through everything you need to know, from making sense of train lines to booking tickets to locating the bathrooms on board. Bookmark it for your next family vacation!
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.
A Brand-New Handbook For Anyone Who’s Dreamed of Biking With Their Kids
You don’t have to bike with your kids to be a fantastic urban parent and raise kind, curious kids in the city. But if you’ve ever wanted to know a little more about urban family biking, you’ve come to the right place!
