Originally Posted by
RobertFrapples
I have a three year old and a six year old. I ride to work every day. On nice days I bring the six year old to school on my way to work with a tag-a-long.
Unless your commute is extremely dangerous (e.g. through high violent crime areas), just keep calm and carry on. And find somebody else to eat lunch with.
We have 4 kiddos, 12, 9 1/2, 4, and 2. I don't drive at all unless I am forced to use my pickup for a specific job or I am leaving town. I can even get 30+ miles north of me by biking to the commuter train. Use safe routes. Stay calm. Avoid traffic and potentially dangerous situations, as much as possible. Pay Attention. Use good gear. I prefer the Chariot Cougar Double trailer from infant to about 3 1/2 years. Then a combo of a tagalong bike and the trailer. Then a combo of their own geared bike and tagalong, trailer will now be needed for groceries (lol). Also, strider/balance bikes starting around 18 months.
Helmets all the time, although you will likely meet some resistance to negotiate in the bike trailer.
Ride. Be Safe. Have Fun.