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5 Child Care Options & Holiday Activities

Having a hard time finding child care during school holidays? Here are five activities to consider. By Anita Sharma It is that time of year again, when lots of school breaks suddenly happen back to back. For kids it’s exciting they do not have go to school or do homework for a short period of […]

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School Holiday Camp Guide: Bay Area

The best Bay Area camps & activities for kids during school holidays – including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Winter Break!​

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School Holiday Camp Guide: Los Angeles & Orange County

The best classes, camps & activities for kids during school holidays – including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break & more.

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School Holiday Activity Guide: Online Classes

The best online classes & activities for kids to fill gaps during school holidays: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break & more.​

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8 Great Holiday Activities You Can Do With Your Kids

Christmas break and other holidays can leave kids bored or blue. Beat cabin fever with these low-cost family-fun activities that kids of all ages enjoy.

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5-Minute Fall Crafts for Kids

Holiday dinners and cleanup leave parents tired … but kids still want something to DO! Here are quick, clever crafts to spark playful fun and learning.

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A Guide to Horseback Riding for Beginners

Do horses keep coming up in conversation with your kids? When you’re in the car, when you’re making dinner, when you’re on the way to school…the questioning is relentless. Your kid has riding on the mind and probably won’t stop asking about it until they are able to try it. Horseback riding is really one […]

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Should You Buy or Lease a Horse?

So your kid loves horseback riding lessons and now they want a horse of their very own, right? Should you buy or lease a horse? In this article, I’m going to help you with that decision by giving you some pros and cons. It’s a big move I know. Go ahead and take a moment […]

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Horseback Riding Programs in The San Francisco Bay Area

Can you think of a better way for your kid to spend time than learning how to not only ride, but also take care of 600-pound animal, while also bonding with other like-minded children and learning their way around a barn? The Bay Area offers multiple opportunities, both camps and training programs, that will inspire […]

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Parent Power: Importance of Art Education for Kids

featuring Young Art Many schools are shifting to emphasize the core subjects like reading and math. Because of this, enrichment programs (i.e. art) are getting left behind. And while some believe art education amounts to just basic finger painting or coloring books, shifting this mindset for future generations is key. Join us for a brief […]

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5 Tips for Fun & Safe Trick-or-Treating

Social distancing remains present in our new normal. As we head into the holiday season, let’s strike a balance between safely revisiting older favorite customs and finding new family traditions this Halloween. Written by Sarah Antrim Halloween means a lot of things: carving pumpkins, decorating the house, dressing up. But for kids, Halloween means one […]

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5 Fun Alternatives to Family Movie Night

Have you watched every family-friendly movie on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus? Memorized every scene of Trolls World Tour? Eaten your body weight in popcorn? No judgement here – it’s been a long year!  Here are five alternatives to Family Movie Night at home that are just as fun! Take an Art Class together: There […]

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5 Fun Facts About Coloring

National Coloring Day is September 14th. Set aside time to relax and color together! Coloring is a fun activity for kids to pass time while also being a great stress reducer and artistic outlet. Did you know? Coloring lowers stress and anxiety.  Researchers and art therapists agree that coloring in coloring books has many therapeutic […]

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5 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Kids

Stress and anxiety is common for both children and adults. Butterflies before a piano recital or feeling nervous about a big test is a normal reaction to a stressful situation or event. As parents, we can’t eliminate stress in our children’s lives – only teach them how to manage it.  Triggers that can cause stress […]

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5 Fun Facts About American Chess Day

Join millions of chess fans in their love for the world’s most popular board game to celebrate American Chess Day on September 1st! Chess tournaments, clubs, and classes continue to attract devoted members of the chess community. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, there’s something for everyone. Chess is one of the most ancient, […]