About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and compromises families face when raising children in the Bay Area.
Raising kids is expensive, and doing so in the Bay comes with compromises. Whether it’s with space, commutes, or affordability, having a kid here means something’s gotta give. KQED reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi introduces us to three different families and tells us what they’re doing to get by. Links: How We Get By | KQED In the Bay Area, Raising Kids Comes With Compromise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Adhiti Bandlamudi
Topics covered
- parenting
- cost of living
- family life
- Bay Area
- affordability
- commuting
Keywords
- raising kids
- Bay Area
- compromises
- affordability
- family
- space
- commute
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KQED
Places: Bay Area
More episodes of The Bay
- The Immigrant Youth Finding Safety in Local Soccer Leagues · June 12, 2026 · 20 min
- Why California Takes Forever to Count Ballots · June 10, 2026 · 19 min
- Trans Kids and the People Who Love Them · June 8, 2026 · 17 min
- California’s Primary Results So Far · June 5, 2026 · 24 min
- A Teacher Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. Why Did California Let Him Continue Teaching? · June 3, 2026 · 32 min
- Three Recent Graduates Share Their Thoughts on AI · June 1, 2026 · 22 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Bay podcast page.