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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.

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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 […]