Donna’s Day: Easter egg-y ideas can be real kid-pleasers
Hop to it! Easter is on its way. Put your busy schedule on hold for an evening or Saturday afternoon and make the traditional craft of egg decorating a family affair.
Hop to it! Easter is on its way. Put your busy schedule on hold for an evening or Saturday afternoon and make the traditional craft of egg decorating a family affair.
A parent’s job begins the moment a woman learns she is pregnant. Upon receiving such news, women typically make important changes to ensure the well-being
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer “A mess is the sign of a good time” is one of my mantras in life. That is, as in
Ask any parent what he or she remembers most about a child’s first year and you’re likely to hear quite a bit about sleep schedules.
It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to
For some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, sleep can sometimes be a struggle. But good sleep is essential to good health and a
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer I have a variety of bright, chubby crayons my toddler-age granddaughter loves to grab tightly in her fist and
Pregnancy is a happy time for women and their partners. While the physical challenges of pregnancy can be difficult, many women overcome such challenges by
Has your family discussed money concerns? Clinical psychologists note that when kids don’t have enough information about something, they may become anxious, make up their
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 17, and the first day of spring follows on the 19th. Both celebrations bring thoughts of colorful rainbows to mind.
Ask kids what their favorite school subject is and fewer and fewer will say “math” as they age. While 37 percent of 4th graders report
It’s almost time to don your green or get pinched as St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Though we’re a few thousand miles
There comes a certain point during every school year when students and educators alike are at risk of suffering from a midyear slump. One solution
With the right games, toys and activities on-hand, playtime can pull double duty, being an opportunity both to have fun and help kids reach important
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer “Rules for Little Cooks Wash your hands. Put on your apron. Read your recipe carefully. Place everything you need
Music enriches people’s lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that
As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, navigating
Kids just know how to have fun, especially on those mornings when they wake up to the news of a school closing due to extreme weather conditions. The day without a rushed agenda is theirs to create, play, read and cook!
Spring break is fast approaching (April 6-10) for the William S. Hart Union High School District. For high school juniors, seniors and their parents, it
Let’s make fire with ice! Impossible, you say? Well, it just depends on how you look at it. Follow this DIY process using candle wax and ice to create these super “cool” chunky candles.
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