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August 2025

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TO READ THE AUGUST 2025 ISSUE

The August 2025 issue of Monterey Bay Parent celebrates back to school and end of summer fun. Plus, it’s time for our annual Back to School Bash!

TO READ INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES:

  • AUGUST BEST EVENTS. Here are our recommendations for “can’t miss” events.
  • FATHER’S DAY: Any Minute Now. Our new Father’s Day columnist reflects on the end of a busy summer. by Ryan Pierce
  • FIT TO LEARN: Back-to-school health reminders to get the year off to a healthy start
  • LETTING GO TO LET THEM GROW. Stepping back is sometimes the greatest lesson in raising capable, confident kids. by Dawn Alva
  • LUNCH BUNCH. Get lunchbox inspiration from the folks at The Blue Zones Project and Kids Eat Right programs. by Jessica Thibault
  • SUMMER & FALL CALIFORNIA PARK GETAWAYS. Ready for an August or September getaway? One of the California parks may be the perfect destination.
  • TEENS & TECH. District policies you need to know. by Jessica Thibault

Monterey Bay Military Parent 2025-26

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TO READ THE 2025-26 ISSUE OF MONTEREY BAY MILITARY PARENT

The 2025-26 issue of Monterey Bay Military Parent is now available. In this issue we explore the history of the military in our community. Plus, we offer lots of fun activities for those new to our community.

TO READ INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES:

  • Serving Those Who Serve. A roundup of local businesses offering military discounts. by Andrea Forester
  • Writers by the Bay. Discover books and authors with ties to Monterey County. by Andrea Breznay
  • Marine Magic The best places to watch sea otters, harbor seals, and whales with your family. by Emily Alonso
  • Kid-Friendly Fun: Easy afternoon outings for families—no long road trip needed. by Emily Alonso
  • The Ultimate Outdoor Bucket List. 32 must-do activities for exploring the Central Coast. by Dawn Alva
  • WALKING MONTEREY’S MILITARY HISTORY. Explore the sites where California’s military legacy began.
  • THE LEGACY OF FT. ORD. Ft. Ord’s transformation from an active military community to a university and national monument. by Andrea Forester
  • SHE SERVES. Stories of military women in Monterey. by Jessica Thibault

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June 2025

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TO READ THE JUNE 2025 ISSUE

The June 2025 issue of Monterey Bay Parent celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Coastal Kids plus lots of information to help your family have a summer of fun!

TO READ INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES:

  • 4TH OF JULY EVENTS. From a pancake breakfast to a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, cities all around the bay will be celebrating the 4th in a big way!
  • KIDS THRIVING AT HOME. We’re celebrating Coastal Kids 20th Anniversary with a special look at what this amazing organization does to help local children.
  • SUMMER CONCERTS. Grab the kids, chairs, and picnic basket and head to one of these free summer concerts.
  • SUMMER READING PROGRAMS. A little reading each day helps keep your child’s mind active and learning all summer. These programs add some fun incentives to get them excited about reading.
  • MEAT THE BEST. Thinking about a BBQ dinner to celebrate Dad? Here are the area’s best options.
  • TRAIL TO TIDE. Join in the fun as our writer explores Monterey Bay by bike and kayak. by Andrea Forester
  • AUTISM IS NOT A TRAGEDY. DISINFORMATION IS. Our writer takes on Robert Kennedy Jr’s recent comments about those living with autism in this must-read opinion piece. by Sabrina Hiltunen
  • REFLECTIONS FROM DAD 2.0. This month, as we celebrate Father’s Day, our longtime columnist shares a deeply personal reflection on losing his own father, the evolution of fatherhood, and what it means to be “Dad 2.0”—a version that aims to fix the bugs, upgrade the features, and build stronger connections. by Rob Weisskirch

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