by Rina Baraz Nehdar - My son, Kaleb, held his hands high, testing his grip on the grimy rope, suspended from a branch above his head. Although I wanted him to be brave, part of me pictured his hands slipping and his little body landing with a dull thud onto the sharp rocks as he attempted to swing into the lake. Besides our screams of terrified excitement, Gull Lake, near … [Read more...]
Two Moms, Four Boys, and an RV
by Rina Nehdar What could possibly go wrong? Four boys jostling in a small space, no husbands upon which to pawn them of for a few seconds of peace? Much did. Over and over again. But that's not the whole story. The idea was born after my husband told me he was going away on a surf trip with our oldest son, Kyle. He chose to go the one week of summer when there would be … [Read more...]
Five Places to Burley the Bay Area
Images courtesy Melissa AveryBy Melissa Avery Ride the wiggles out of kids and burn some calories at these great Bay Area parks with the help of Burley bike trailers. My kids love water, so all of these parks have a water feature where they can take breaks from riding to throw rocks in the water or enjoy watching the many species of birds in the area. These rides are … [Read more...]
Nurturing Stewardship in California’s Wetland Areas
by Jennifer Fontaine As parents, we all feel compelled to teach our kids compassion and community while imparting a sense of grace and a connection to a larger world. Family volunteering is the perfect vehicle for parents to model responsible and respectful behavior, instilling in kids valuable lessons of leadership while reinforcing self-worth. Admittedly, incorporating … [Read more...]
