It’s extremely necessary to know what steps to take if you come across a mountain lion on the trail. Read on to learn how to respond to a mountain lion encounter while hiking with your kids, and how to have this proactive conversation without scaring them. Before, we get into this post about responding to […]

Here’s what you need to know about RIP CURRENTS before the next beach trip with your kids. Spring is here which means that families all along the California coast (and travelers, too) are getting ready for a summer filled with fun beach days. My daughters and I spend at least one day a week (if […]

This information is intended to get you brainstorming on how to best approach family beach trips so everyone can be relaxed, safe, and having fun. I aim to help parents have an awareness of what to keep an eye out for so they can feel relaxed and have fun with their kids, instead of feeling […]

Spring is here and temperatures are heating up across the country. Especially here in California, the warm weather is right around the corner and will be getting hotter by the day. Here are a handful of helpful tips to keep your springtime adventures safe and super fun! 1. Make sure to pack enough water The […]

Homeschooling in California is actually super easy, legally speaking. There’s two different options that parents can choose: Enrolling with a homeschool charter or filing a Private School Affidavit (PSA). This article will break down the differences between the two and help you figure out which option fits your lifestyle better.  The information in this article […]

Have you ever felt that spike of panic while hiking with your kids and this thought enters your mind: “what if my kid comes up on a rattlesnake while we’re hiking?!“ If that is you, I’m super glad you’re here. I’ve certainly felt that way, so I gathered tons of great info about snakes which […]

If there’s a place in California that feels both close to home and worlds away, it’s Channel Islands National Park. Often called “the Galapagos of North America,” this chain of rugged, wind-carved islands has been shaped by isolation for thousands of years. Long before it became a national park, the islands were home to the […]

Teaching kids about public safety protocols is extremely important. Luckily, there are several ways that we can make this simple to do and empowering for the kids instead of scary. You may be wondering “how do I go about having these conversations with my kids without scaring or overwhelming them?” Here’s how: I tend to […]