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Hiking has always been one of my favorite ways to get out in nature. When my daughter, who was born prematurely, finally got discharged home from the NICU, I wanted a way to start building movement and outdoor time back into my routine. So I started hiking nearly every day withe her in a front carrier, her oxygen tank on my back, and our two dogs eagerly trotting alongside. We started small (we’re talking a mile or two at first) and gradually built up to 8-10 mile hikes. Now, at 4 years old, she’ll tackle over 5-mile challenging hikes on...

I have been wanting to share this fun way of practicing math for years! As many of you know, we have been using my Minimalist Math curriculum (available free here) all through elementary school. This curriculum removes all the repetition of a traditional curriculum while still covering all the same concepts at all the same levels of difficulty. During the school year, our minimalist curriculum is the foundation of my kids’ math education which we supplement with a weekly logic puzzle and some math games to practice math facts. However, this jeopardy-inspired Game Show Math game has been the star...

Summer camps that offer daily drop-in service are a special kind of lifeline to parents with full-time work obligations and flexible schedules alike. This roundup of summer camps that let you pay per day is a sampling of the diverse offerings available in the East Bay. Find more summer camps in our Annual Camp Guide. East Bay camps that allow daily drop-ins (2023) The following camps have let 510Families.com know that they allow kids to come certain days rather than registering for a whole session. Find all the details on their websites. Grade — ages 2+ ages 3+ preschool (ages 4+)...

They may be getting more ice cream brain freezes now, but these learning toys will keep their minds sharp this summer Sure, summer means longer days, damp bathing suits, popsicles for breakfast, and of course, a break from homework. We definitely think those are reasons to celebrate, but with all the play and relaxation, there’s a chance you’ll run into the summer slide. This (relatively new) concept has experts keeping us on our toes (like we needed another thing), warning that the 3-ish months of summer vacation can lead to a learning regression that can make heading back to school...

How is it June?! My favorite girl finished preschool this week. I can’t even believe it! Lives for the outside. Also here’s an updated curls picture. RINGLETS!! Max and Emilia made Eddie “fruit plates” for dinner one night. It was very cute. And… a lot of fruit to eat. We’ve had so much baseball this week for both kids! This boy got the game ball. My seat buddy. We have lots of snacks. I made my bruschetta chicken pasta. First swim day with friends!! Baby talk. Oh hi we’re back at another game! 95 degrees at this one, yikes. And...