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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.

The Manz Family of 5 in NYC

Brianne of Stroller In The City is a native New Yorker raising three kids with her husband (also a NYC native). She shared how life in the city gives her life and how they keep perspective as a family of 5 in a small space.

That’s Not My American Dream

Homogenous communities aren’t my thing. I want a sidewalk and a falafel shop and anti-racist housing policies, please and thank you.

6 Ways To Have An Adventure In Your Own City (And Why You Should)

It can be hard to break out of your normal routine and find ways to explore your own city but we think it’s worth it. Here are some simple ways to plan a city adventure—try one this weekend!

Citizen Science For City Kids (And Their Parents)

What do picking up litter, ID-ing butterflies at the park, and searching the night skies for constellations have in common? They’re all citizen science projects perfect for city kids. Learn how to find a project near you and join in!

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.

Our favorite picture books for city kids

Beautiful books that love city life as much as we do. Check them out at your library and find a new family favorite! šŸ’™šŸ™šŸ“˜

Bicultural Families across the Globe

From the Philippines to Macedonia to Great Britain to America to Taiwan, seven families tell what it’s like to move to a new home and adopt another culture. You’ll want to read this!

So you don’t want to be a snowplow parent. What’s the alternative?

We’ve all heard about the latest unhelpful parenting style. Now for some simple alternatives to help us grow strong, resourceful kids.

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