San Diego kids

County Initiates Regional Childcare Disaster Planning

In a disaster like a wildfire or earthquake, in-home daycare providers and private childcare centers are responsible for the children of working parents. Some of those providers could be in the path of a wildfire, or in the area of an earthquake, and may need to evacuate. The County Office of Emergency Services has created [...]

Is Guided Self-Help Effective in Treating Childhood Obesity

It is known that family-based treatment that combines nutrition and exercise education, along with behavior modification, is a good approach to help children lose weight.  But clinic-based weight-control programs for childhood obesity are not accessible to many families, due to issues such as cost or time commitment. Initial studies at the University of California, San [...]

The First Floor Pour – Waterfront Park Update #3

Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jon Lucas and a CHP assistant chief listen to Jake Robinson of Fallbrook, who became paralyzed in a car crash as a high school senior. About 30 high school journalists toured the Medical Examiner’s Office last week, forming unforgettable impressions that will become details in student newspapers and videos. The chilled [...]

ProForm Kicking Academy Will Host a National Camp Series (NCS) Divisional Camp in Jacksonville, FL, March 30, 2013

Mike Hollis Charts Kickers’ Performance at Super Camp VII ProForm Kicking Academy will hold a National Camp Series (NCS) Divisional Camp for kickers, punters and snappers in Jacksonville, FL, March 30, 2013 according to Camp Director Mike Hollis. Go here for more information about ProForm Kicking Academy’s NCS Divisional Camp. Hollis, who recently coached at [...]

Woo Hoo or Oh No!

Spring break is here for some local school children and naturally, they couldn’t be happier than to get a break from classes and the daily grind of homework. But working parents They’re wondering what to do with their kids while school is out. For many, taking the week off isn’t an option much less taking [...]

Pet of the Week – Maisie

Her name is Maisie, but you can call her Dizzy Dazy Maisy because she’s been in and out of the shelter so many times! This beautiful red and black, spayed, chow-chow/shepherd blend is only 3½ years old and she’s already stayed at the shelter four times! Her story could rival that of any soap opera. [...]

Free Lunches Available to Kids During Winter Break

Free Lunch for Kids During Winter Break 2012-13 Dec. 24-Jan 4 for traditional schedule schools Dec. 17-Jan.11 for year-round schools. Open to all kids age 18 and under. No enrollment, no paperwork, no income qualifications. Check the locations and times enjoy lunch Monday-Friday (except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1). Download flyers (PDF)  English • Español [...]

THINK Together Receives Donation to Help Make Mathematics Fun for More Than 12,000 Inland Empire students

The mathematics programs at all of THINK Together middle and elementary schools in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties got a boost with a $25,000 donation from the SL Gimbel Advised Fund at The Community Foundation Serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino. While the school day ends about 3 p.m. for many children, [...]

Poshbrood and Ciao Bambino Uncover Family Travel Celebrations for Holiday Explorers

Santa’s floating sled in the Great Barrier Reef. Photo by Anne Abouchar Hotels deliver top-notch service to travelers of all sizes! Luxury family travel experts Poshbrood and Ciao Bambino have researched and vetted the best of the best hotels from across the globe who are catering to not only the adults this holiday season, but [...]

Aeromodeling’s Premier Exposition Scheduled for January 11-13, Ontario Convention Center

AMA Expo 2013 Flying model aircraft enthusiasts and anyone interested in radio-control aircraft and aviation are encouraged to attend the premier aeromodeling, exposition, AMA Expo 2013, hosted by the Academy of Model Aeronautics January 11-13, at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA. It offers families and hobbyists the opportunity to shop more than 100 [...]

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