Visiting the Painted Hills in Oregon with KidsThere is something almost otherworldly about the bands of red, gold and black that stripe across the Painted Hills in eastern Oregon. After our second family…
How to Keep a Baby Warm on a Winter Mountain HikeWinter walks in the mountains can be wonderfully peaceful with a baby: crisp air, quiet tracks and a sleepy little passenger tucked close. They also require…
Three easy Bay Area walks under two milesWalking with little ones is rarely about the destination. It is about the moment a toddler stops to look at a beetle, or a school-age child points out a…
Why a portable potty is always in our road trip kitRoad trips with children have a way of turning even the most carefully planned itinerary on its head. Somewhere between the snack requests and the bathroom…
The Best Lightweight Sleeping Bag for Small KidsPacking for a family camp trip with little ones feels a lot like playing Tetris with soft luggage. Between the snacks, the spare clothes, the stuffed toy of…