Surprise Mom with Puff Pancake Minis
May 12, 2019
Celebrate mom on Mother’s Day with a homemade breakfast surprise. This recipe is a twist on a delicious puff pancake, also called a Dutch baby, which typically is baked in
Kids & Family
Kids & Family
Family Fun in Fresno
May 12, 2019
Words you might not think go together, “Family Fun in Fresno.” However, Fresno is home to one of the most interesting and unique attractions in California: Forestiere Underground Gardens. Fresno
Fitness options for kids in the SCV
May 10, 2019
When most think of exercise, they imagine running on the treadmill, lifting weights or going to the gym. For kids, exercise simply means playing and being active. Kids exercise during
The real reason SCV kids love their moms
May 10, 2019
Kids love moms simply because they’re their moms. That’s what most would have you think, but the real reasons prove it’s the little things that matter most. We asked kids
May You Celebrate Festival Fun
May 5, 2019
May might offer some of the best festivals of the year. My personal favorite is the Strawberry Festival. Yes, it’s hot, yes, it’s crowded, but if you love strawberries, and
5 ways to create – and celebrate – family traditions
May 5, 2019
While modern mobility may mean that distance keeps members of a family apart, more – and younger – members of many families across the country are finding significance in their
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun
May 5, 2019
Make a twig basket for spring plants It’s spring! Here’s a fun family craft that gets you outside, with your eye on nature’s beauty for collecting and crafting a simple
Young Marines program strengthens SCV’s youth
May 4, 2019
Ten “young marines,” ranging from ages 8 to 15, stood perfectly still and in formation as Tim Stratton, a retired U.S. Marines master sergeant and executive officer of the Santa
Five ways children benefit from creative playtime
April 28, 2019
When kids pretend to be their favorite superhero, it may look like sheer fun at first glance, but experts say that imaginative play also benefits children in a number of substantial
Create mosaic art using those colorful eggshells
April 28, 2019
The days following Easter are much like the days following many anticipated holidays or celebrations, feels anticlimactic. You might spot a lone jellybean the kids passed by during their frenzied
The challenge of flying with your children
April 21, 2019
I was one of the last to board a spring-break flight from snowy Minnesota to sunny Florida. As I stepped from the Jetway into the galley and turned right, I
Turn those leftover Easter eggs into deviled eggs
April 21, 2019
When Easter is over and all the eggs have been found, what DO you do with all those hardboiled eggs? Egg salad is a natural, but how many egg salad
Family bonding: ‘Boys Day Out’ activities
April 21, 2019
Fathers and sons. The bond that fathers and sons create during childhood will have far-reaching consequences for both. An article in “Developmental Psychology” suggests that a strong father-son bond that
Teaching safety on social media
April 19, 2019
Today’s teens live in a world where technology is growing rapidly, and they are now almost always equipped with a cell phone or laptop to explore those changes. Whether
Girls Day Out
April 7, 2019
Spending time with your children is an important part of creating strong family bonds and incredible memories at the same time. Creating a strong parent-child relationship can start with having
Festival Fun for the family
April 1, 2019
It’s the month to go time traveling. Take a trip to the “merry ole England,” and the small port city of Deptford during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, or
Outdoor roller rink coming to Santa Clarita this summer
April 1, 2019
Pop Sk8 is bringing a pop-up roller skating rink to the Westfield Valencia Town Center in May. This themed roller rink will be more than just skating — it will
Michele makes… Easter brunch
March 25, 2019
I love Easter brunch. It’s a great time to exercise a variety of baking and cooking skill while creating a bountiful and special Easter breakfast/lunch table. Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Family Spring Fun
March 25, 2019
Spring brings longer and longer days, and warmer and warmer temperatures. It’s time to gather the family and head out for Southern California fun. Play ball! Major league baseball reports
How to find balance with your child’s extracurricular activities
March 25, 2019
As a parent, you want the best for your child. It’s natural to want your child to learn valuable skills, get along with their peers, gain confidence, find interests and