We got into climbing shortly after moving to Palm Springs, California. Given the great climbing opportunities within a short distance, such as Joshua Tree and Tahquitz, it is certainly an awesome way to enjoy the great outdoors, meet nice folk, and stay in shape. Then we had a baby! So, what to do, especially with two little ones? We managed to keep up with climbing, intermediate level that we are, by climbing when babysitting could be had. We've brought our kids to climbing spots but of course,  don't feel comfortable with the idea of climbing, with one of us on belay, and our small kids traipsing unsupervised about. Thank you grandparents, to the rescue! While our kids are small and it's just us two climbing, our solution is to leave the kids behind. We are about 1/2 hour from the nearest climbing area, as we live just below the Aerial Tram in Palm Springs, and, after a 10 minute tram ride from the desert floor, we  go to  a "secret", flat spot for short climbs  at a hidden wall, we've named after our first one, called "Sasha's Playground". But, babysitting opps occur  few and far between. So, we built a wall along the side of our house in the backyard for bouldering/training. It's grown now to three sides, and we've added better holds when we can afford them. Now, we boulder whenever we can. My eldest still needs to be coaxed into her new climbing harness purchased at Christmas. (Sasha hasn't taken to climbing like Shreya apparently has. ) So, we still offer to put her on belay, but don't push too much. Occasionally, Sasha will ask to be held up to the holds on our wall, but she won't do it without us actually carrying  her to the wall. Maybe that's a blessing and better for my insurance. :) My youngest, Maarit at 1.5 years, pictured here in front of our "wall", however, seems more adventurous, but the jury's still out whether she'd actually go for it. Whatever she's got going, it's clear she's enjoying watching the wall grow. Now, if only we can find local/fellow climbers with young kids, willing to get out there more often ....that's the crux!