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4 Parenting Tech Hacks I Use to Unload the Mental Clutter

Get your systems in place before school starts, guys.

Aug 4 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

I Have a New Adventure Correspondent

Not really. But Colleen Conkling and her adventure-seeking family just told me about 5 great spots, and I asked her if I could publish them. Enjoy.

Jul 28 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

I Asked a Few Moms with Babies Where Newborn Parents Should Go.

Support groups, baby classes, great library story-times, first mom or dad-date ideas, and some sage advice for the longest, shortest year of your life.

Jul 21 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

Do You Want to Take Your Kid Fishing?

Read this first. My Dad has some advice for all of us.

Jul 14 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

How To Do a Farmers Market Right

I bugged Ridgefield Farmers Market founder Corrin Arasa to give us some tips. (Hint: You don't need to love veggies to have a good time).

Jun 16 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

It's Father's Day Next Weekend

Get your plan together.

Jun 9 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

These Moms Swear by These Georgetown Kid-Friendly Spots

I bugged Jess Tyson of the Georgetown Collective and Ambar Zaatar of Wild Blueberry to give me their top recs. Wow, did they deliver.

Jun 2 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

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You Need a Carnival Season Strategy

A parenting survival guide + a list of every upcoming carnival. Happy Monday.

May 12 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

6 Kid-Friendly Bike Trails

I wish I looked as cute as my kids do in a bike helmet.

May 5 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

5 Great Local Beer Gardens You Can Bring the Kids

Here's one for all you beer snobs (with kids).

Apr 28 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

The Best Local Places to Volunteer With Your Kids

Here's a roundup of some great charitable organizations that welcome help from kids & teens. So roll up your sleeves and get out there.

Apr 21 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

The Plan reader survey + 3 local recs

Because I love solicited and unsolicited advice.

Apr 14 •

Kayla Kaplowitz

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