12 Tips to Keep Your Monterey Child Excited About Reading
Encouraging kids to read is one of the most important things parents can do, and here in Monterey County, families have incredible resources to support a...
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Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Anxiety
We live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleSeaside Middle School Earns 2026 California Purple Star Designation
MPUSD Now Home to Four Purple Star Schools Seaside Middle School has been named a 2026 California Purple Star School by the California Department of...
Read ArticleLa Mesa School in Monterey Earns Spot on 2025 California Honor Roll
La Mesa School in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) has been recognized as one of California’s top-performing schools, earning a place on the 2025...
Read ArticleFamily Day at the Sea Otter Classic
The Sea Otter Classic Foundation (SOCF) is shifting into gear this spring with its Bike Skills School Assembly Program and the return of the Life...
Read ArticleThe A, B, C’s of Reading
In part one of this article, we detailed the many iterations that the teaching of reading has undergone before the present-day consensus that the Science...
Read ArticleHelping Your Child With Educational Transitions
For many kids, the new school year can bring a mixture of feelings. There are no easy solutions for alleviating the anxiety other than having lots of conversations of reassurance with your kid that they know what to do, how to navigate their school, and how to interact with others.
Read ArticleKeeping Your Tween or Teen Busy This Summer
The early teen years can be tough on kids during the summer. Too young to work but too old (or at least they think they’re too old) for camp or a babysitter, you need activities to keep them busy and engaged.
Read ArticleCreativity: Art, Dance, Music & Theatre for Your Family
We celebrate the arts in our September issue each year. Here are a variety of resources to develop your family’s “creativity muscles.”
Read ArticleTeaching Your Kids About Civic Responsibility
With a contentious election just weeks away, the importance of educating our children about their civic responsibility has never been greater. We have some suggestions that work for all ages.
Read ArticleSeven Ways to Grow Resilience
What protects us from believing the world is a dangerous place to live when hard times strike? Resilience. As our teens transition to adulthood, you can help them gain the skills they’ll need to flourish as adults.
Read ArticleEducational & Fun! Monterey County Museums
We have a wealth of artistic beauty and historical information to share with our children in Monterey County. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage and enjoy an educational and fun afternoon exploring.
Read ArticleArt Outings in Monterey and Santa Cruz That Your Child Will Love
Here are some fun art outings for children (and adults) of any age in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
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