Welcome to

ELM PLACE

We’re creating things for curious kids.
And enhancing parents’ lives along the way.

Starting with our inaugural podcast:

The world is big and surprising and silly and wondrous. We want to know more about it and share it with you!

Created by Elm Place founder Kara in collaboration with her mom Jean (previously a Montessori preschool teacher for 20 years), each week Kara and her kid T dive into something fascinating about the world around us.

Each episode rotates between a topic inspired by the natural world (tree), built world (house), or people in the world (together). Join us to learn more in the tree house, together!

New Podcast Episode!

New Podcast Episode!

Dive into the big, wide, wonderful ocean with us, and check out
the episode notes for picture books recs and art inspiration!

Parenting

We’re all trying to do as best we can with the limited time that we have.

Informed by years of research and a maniacal love for list-keeping, we’re offering up some of our favorite books, podcasts, items, and ideas.

To make your life as a parent a little less stressful and a little more fun.

About Elm Place

Hi! I’m Kara – mother of two, photographer, and founder of Elm Place.

When I became a mom five years ago, I started noticing all of the things that I wish existed, for myself as a parent and to share with my kids. And so two kids, one pandemic, and lots of soul-searching later, Elm Place was born! We want to create and curate things that appeal to kids and their grown ups.

Elm Place was the name of the street I grew up on and has always been associated with a place of wonder, curiosity, and adventure. I’m hoping to bring those same values to this endeavor – thanks for joining us!

Follow along with us on Instagram at @elmplace_co

Have you ever found yourself having to explain to a kid that a thing costs money? Or why you're tapping a small plastic card at a machine when buying groceries? We're here to help with that! Join us to talk all about what money is, how we get it, and
Find inspiration for an under the sea art project in the our Oceans episode notes!
Dive into our newest episode, all about oceans! What are the names, who's under the surface, and why do they look blue?? We can't wait to talk about it all with you in the tree house, together.
New Natural World episode is out now!
New episode is now out! This color is dedicated to our "People in the World" category and this week's episode is really all about being a person who lives alongside other people. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website!
Among the best little free libraries spotted yet, on a walk through Stinson Beach . . . #elmplace #elmplacereads #littlelibrary #littlefreelibrary
All aboard! Since starting @tree_house_together we've gotten requests for an episode involving transportation or trains, and so we're very excited to share this one with you! Turns out there's a LOT to say, it's one of our longest episodes yet!
Need to occupy and entertain your kid for 18 minutes?? There's a new Built episode in your podcast feed!