For many parents, the desire to attend a march is a fire burning in their souls because the issues at hand directly affect the health and welfare of their families, and for many, bringing their children is not just a lesson in civic engagement, it’s a necessity. Not everyone has the luxury of convenient and affordable childcare, and mothers of young children often cannot be away from them for longer than the space of one feeding.
So, what’s the activist parent to do? Skip the march? Bring the kids? That decision is a very personal one, but if you decide to take your children, here’s what you need to know to keep them warm, safe, and happy at the event.