Carpool

Share the drive, share the love.

If you drop off and pick up your kids every day, there are thousands of other parents out there just like you.

Pairing up with just one other family would mean half as many trips to school. Imagine what else you could do with all that extra time!

Start or join a Kid Carpool near you.

The Keys To A New Carpool

1. Find a carpool buddy.

2. Get to know your carpool group.

3. Decide on a schedule and stay in touch.

4. Review these safety tips and enjoy the ride.

#SFCarpoolToSchool

Me and my carpool crew, buckled up and ready to go. I love carpooling to school for the obvious reasons like it’s good for the environment and it spares me from having to drive to and from school twice a day every day, but I also love it for the not so obvious reasons. Carpooling helps everyone involved connect, develop friendships and fosters a sense of community. It literally reminds you that we’re all in it together so to speak.

From Cub Scouts to “No Sleep” sleep overs, these two have quite the friendship. So when I get the opportunity to eavesdrop on their shenanigans while we are carpooling to and from school, I can’t help but smile. Not only do I get a peek into my son’s social life, but I’m helping another mama out (and vice versa) when we carpool. And let’s be real, we could all use that extra time sans the kiddo(s)! When we carpool, we’re not only saving time for one another, we’re strengthening our community of parents - parents we can rely on to get our precious cargo to and from school. Even Mother Nature benefits. It’s a win win y’all.

My son has been friends with these boys since kindergarten and now they are in the 7th grade. The change to middle school can be exciting and scary (probably more for us parents!) so carpooling to school with friends makes perfect sense. It saves us time, and I get to hear a few tidbits on what is cool and what is so NOT cool!

With the new year and new school activities in full swing, we're carpooling more than ever. I love listening to these guys talk about their day - today’s topic was about an essay they wrote in school about what they've been reading. I love how this little school exercise got their brains working and discussing the topic freely and on their own time. I think it’s this small window of time with my kids and their friends that I cherish and learn a tidbit more about them each day.

Best way to start the morning is with the my besties when we carpool to school. Having a moment to chat, sing and laugh... A great way to bond and connect with friends and family on our way to school. Precious time in the morning and afternoon is good for the soul!

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