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Santa Clara County School Calendars

See school holidays and Santa Clara County school calendars here, including CUSD, Alum Rock, LASD, GUSD, PAUSD, SJUSD & more.

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10 Tips to Ease Your Child’s Fear of Swimming

Does your child dislike swimming? Changing your mindset can prep your child to take the plunge with confidence. Here, 10 tips to help them learn to love the pool.

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6 Ways to Support Your Kids at Soccer Games

What should you shout from the sidelines during games? See what soccer coaches really think — and other tips they wish parents knew.

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6 Things to Know About Tennis for Kids

Practical advice for beginners, including tips on choosing the right equipment, finding local tennis clubs and coaches, and learning basic tennis skills and rules, making it easier for anyone to start enjoying this lifelong sport.

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Explore Virtual Spring Break Camps

Ideas for Your Spring Break Camp at Home Staycation has taken on a new meaning during the pandemic. Discover virtual spring break camps at home this year with these fun alternatives. How to Display Your Spring Break Ideas Instead of writing down your ideas on a sheet of paper, you can boost everyone’s excitement by typing up […]

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17 Basketball Camp Tips for Kids

Several years ago my world changed when we entered into the unknown territory of basketball.  It was totally unintentional. I was just a homeschooling mom looking to give my kids a chance to get some exercise with basketball camp while catching a little break for myself. From the moment my daughter hit that gym floor, […]

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Things to do for Spring Break

Staying home for spring break? Use these tips to create a “Break-Time Bucket List” that will challenge your family to expand their horizons!

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Spring Break Recipe & Cooking Tips with Kids

Looking to put some “spring” into your home cooking routine? We asked the head chef at a kids’ cooking school to share handy tips and a delicious kid-friendly spring break recipe. By Wendy Chou Cooking for kids can feel like a thankless task. When kids reject new foods and haven’t got a clue how much […]

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Crafty Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Kids

Valentine’s Day originated in the Middle Ages and was named after Saint Valentine. There are varying opinions about the origins of Valentine’s Day (there were actually three saints named Valentine). But, today we have come to recognize February 14th as a day of love and romance. It is a day to show each other how […]

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Bored Kids on School Break? 5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Keep Busy

Written by Sarah Antrim It’s happened. School breaks are here, the time your children have been waiting so anxiously for since their return back to school in the first place, until the boredom hits. “Mom, I’m BORED!” Here’s some fun ideas on how to have a mini “stay-cation” with kids on all their school breaks, […]

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5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Kids

The new normal adjustments continue with ongoing schedule disruptions and social isolation quarantines. Let’s look ahead to the new year for new ways your kids can prioritize their health, education and mindfulness. Because managing physical and mental are more important than ever, these super simple new year’s resolutions for kids will surely inspire a year […]

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5 Reasons You & Your Kids Need Winter Camp

Here are a few great ways to validate the importance of camp during winter break. Make your dreams of attending a meeting or cooking dinner without interruptions come true too! As a parent of two active boys, ages 6 and 8, I frequently consider adding “Rambunctious” and “ER” to their middle names. Needless to say, […]

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5 On-Demand Holiday Activities for Kids

Find boredom busters your kids can do at their own pace. Anytime, anywhere. These winter-themed activities are all accompanied by videos for kids to independently learn on their own using ActivityHero On-Demand. From 10 minute projects to longer 160 minute adventures, take your pick. 1. Discover Christmas S.T.E.M. Where S.T.E.M. (or Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics.) […]

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The Origins of your Favorite Christmas Traditions

There are many popular traditions at Christmas, from gingerbread men to ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. But where exactly did these traditions come from?

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14 Holiday Movie & Book Classics for Kids

Are there any favorite titles from your childhood that you haven’t yet shared with your kids? Dip into this list for some old-fashioned holiday fun.