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6 Simple Ways To Make Each of Your Kids Feel Special Every Day

These are small but powerful ways to ensure all of your children feel like a VIP.

Santa Barbara Housing Authority Celebrates 23 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates

Participants increased income by $43,007 on average and built up $578,608.93 in escrow funds.

Gen Z Wants Dads to Show More Vulnerability, Study Finds

Adolescents crave 'joyful fatherhood' and dads who are emotionally present and open about their feelings.

Monterey Parks Celebrate 'Spring Into Parks' with Community Event

Families can explore Monterey's parks and win prizes at the Spring Into Parks Celebration on May 17th

California Parents Weigh Options for Spring Break Childcare

No state law mandates minimum age for leaving kids home alone, but safety concerns remain

Heavenly Village to Host 7th Annual $1,000 Easter Egg Hunt

The popular family event returns to the Tahoe Basin on April 5, 2026 with carnival rides, live music, and a chance to win big prizes.

Truck Crashes Into Arroyo Grande Pizza Restaurant

Owners plan to reopen after structural damage to storefront

10 TV Icons Who Paved the Way for Working Moms

From Maggie Seaver to Bow Johnson, these trailblazing TV characters showed a generation of women they could 'have it all'.

Helping Kids Cope with War in the Media Age

Calm, honest conversations can reduce fear and strengthen resilience in children exposed to global conflicts.

Woman Wrestles With Guilt Over Moving Away From Close-Knit Family

After landing a dream job in Seattle, the author debated leaving her family in Los Angeles.

Lake Elsinore Dream Center to Host Free Easter Festival

The annual event at City Park promises an afternoon of fun for all ages.

Brisbane Named Best City in the World to Raise a Family

New report from Compare the Market ranks top 50 cities globally for family life