Month: November 2025

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

How to tell if it's time to leave the city If you’re raising a family in the city, chances are this question has crossed your mind: “should I move to the suburbs?” It’s one of the biggest decisions city families grapple with as their needs and routines evolve. The...

SUBURBAN INSIGHTS: Cell Phone Policies in Schools

SUBURBAN INSIGHTS: Cell Phone Policies in Schools

What Soon-to-be-Suburban Families Need to Know In this edition of SUBURBAN INSIGHTS, Patti Natiss, Suburban Jungle’s Director of National Strategy & Emerging Markets, explores one of the biggest questions families are asking this year: how schools handle cell...

Live Like a Local: Enjoy 48 Hours in Summit, New Jersey

Live Like a Local: Enjoy 48 Hours in Summit, New Jersey

A walkable downtown, historic charm, and family-friendly vibes — Summit checks every suburban box (and then some) Just 40 minutes from Manhattan by train, exploring Summit, NJ, is the perfect way to see what life outside the city could look like. This Union County...

Holidays Are Here!

Holidays Are Here!

Why this season is the perfect time to explore the suburbs The holidays are here. One minute you’re grabbing Halloween candy, the next you’re staring at a calendar full of Friendsgivings, family dinners, office parties, and school events. For many city families, it's...

Adjusting to Life in the Suburbs

Adjusting to Life in the Suburbs

Settle in faster with insider connections, local events, and support that goes beyond moving day. Finding your town is a huge milestone, and at Suburban Jungle, we know the move itself is only part of the story. Adjusting to life in the suburbs means finding your...

Living Like a Local: Explore Maplewood, NJ This Fall

Living Like a Local: Explore Maplewood, NJ This Fall

A weekend of lattes, local flavor, and small-town energy just 30 minutes from Manhattan   Maplewood in the fall is pure charm: tree-lined streets, buzzing coffee shops, and local boutiques spilling over with seasonal finds. Spend a weekend here and you'll...