Tips for grabbing the best deals on school clothes
July 27, 2019
Children and parents often look forward to the dawn of a new school year. But before the first homeroom session can take place, parents may need to take their students
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Kids & Family
Finding loving homes in the SCV
July 26, 2019
Eleven-year-old Mary traveled to Valencia from Colombia for five weeks this summer. She, like many other 11-year-olds, loves to play outside, write and dance, yet Mary is missing something many
Home safe home: Protect your children with these 5 easy tips
July 21, 2019
Despite our best efforts, children still get hurt by falls, drowning and poisoning. Take the time to evaluate whether your home is as protected as it can possibly be from preventable accidents.
Celebrate Summer around the Santa Clarita Valley
July 21, 2019
Summertime in the Santa Clarita Valley is the time to get out and enjoy family activities. Here’s a few ideas of fun outings to put on your family activity calendar.
Donna’s Day: No-Cook Gazpacho is taste of Spain
July 21, 2019
Stir up a no-cook meal for your family on a hot summer day. Just spin the globe until your finger lands on Spain, and think gazpacho!
How parents can build strong relationships with their children’s coaches
July 14, 2019
Each year, millions of student-athletes across the globe participate in organized sports. Parents want these experiences to be as positive as possible for their children. One way to accomplish that
What every family should know about childhood development
July 14, 2019
As a parent, you are probably tracking every move your young child makes, paying special attention to developmental milestones such as sitting, standing and talking. “While the pace of development
Donna’s Day: Friendship bracelets are a summer classic
July 14, 2019
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer As I latched a favorite bracelet made of reindeer l eather and spun silver/pewter designed by the Sami artisans in the north of Sweden
Make kids’ bedtime a breeze
July 14, 2019
New parents face many obstacles once they leave the hospital and take their children home. Parents often find that sleep schedules are a significant challenge, and one that won’t necessarily
Summer is the perfect time to dive into unstructured play
July 7, 2019
Summer is the perfect time to dive into unstructured play As school lets out for the summer, many parents are concerned about their child maintaining all they’ve learned from the
Try something new this grilling season
July 7, 2019
Many people feel no backyard barbecue is complete without staples like hot dogs and hamburgers. But grillmasters need not feel beholden to such fare if their hearts and stomachs desire
Well visits are an important part of child healthcare
July 7, 2019
Expecting parents will soon discover that having a child sparks many changes in their lives. As infancy rolls into toddlerhood and beyond, there is usually one constant in the busy
Donna’s Day: Photos capture travel memories
July 7, 2019
By Donna Erickson Jet-lagged, a friend and I recently bumped into each other at the gym — she just back from France, and me from two weeks in Morocco. I
Celebrating the Fourth in Santa Clarita
June 30, 2019
With 243 years of tradition behind it, Fourth of July celebrations are one of America’s most time-honored traditions. It’s a day to celebrate our nation’s independence with a day off,
Star-Spangled Sculptures for Fourth of July Picnic
June 30, 2019
Oh-h-h say, can you see … that your middle-school-age kids actually can be pulled away from their video games and cellphones? As you prepare for a Fourth of July celebration
Henry Mayo celebrates 7th annual NICU reunion
June 29, 2019
Seven years ago, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital opened the Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in response to the valley’s growing community, and to ensure that critical care
Michele makes…summer snacks
June 23, 2019
The kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, what’s easy and fun to make if you want to just a nibble between meals? Avocado Toast Great for
Tips for sanitizing 5 hard-to-clean items in your children’s rooms
June 23, 2019
Every parent knows that keeping kids’ rooms — and their stuff — sanitary can seem like a losing battle. Between the playdates, trips to the park and going back-and-forth from
It’s ‘Lemonade Stand’ season
June 23, 2019
Ten-year-old Josh and his 7-year-old sister Naomi might have the best lemonade stand going in their small town situated over the hill from Silicon Valley, California. It all started when
Best boutiques to find a gift for any occasion
June 23, 2019
Finding the perfect gift is a skill that can strengthen relationships, make a difference in someone’s day or create memories that last a lifetime. Yet not everyone has that special