Winter Break Week Camps
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Many schools are closed for mid-winter break, February 16-20, and camps are a great time where kids can pursue all kinds of interests and in Marin and beyond. There is no shortage of great options.
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Get Ready Marin
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When a natural disaster strikes the Bay Area will you be ready to help your loved ones? Earthquakes, wildfires and floods are all imminent possibilities so now is the time to get everyone in your family prepared. Classes for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Disaster Preparedness Training, and Search & Rescue (SAR) are now available.
Read MoreQ & A With Jennifer Senior, Author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood
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Jennifer Senior is a contributing editor for New York Magazine and New York Times best selling author of, “All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood” now out in paperback. Her book analysis the effects of children on their parents based on case studies and her own observations. She will be speaking at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera on January 27, 7:15-8:45pm. I’m excited to share an exclusive interview with Jennifer Senior.
Read MorePeace Love Grumpy Cat
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International Celebrity Cat, Grumpy Cat, is the Guest of Honor at the Berkeley Humane Society Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, to celebrate the new Mobile Adoption Center on Saturday, January 24th from 12-3pm.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Weekend (January 23rd-25th)
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After the mad frenzy at the end of every year passes, many consider January to be a mellow month. In the Bay Area you still have a ton of great options. Some of my favorites this weekend include the debut of Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show, and Bay Area International Children's Film Festival.
Read MoreQ&A with Tim McKeon, Co-creator of Odd Squad
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Odd Squad is the latest PBS kids show run by kid detectives that investigate weird phenomena and incorporates math concepts for kids 5-8 years olds. You can catch Odd Squad at 7am every weekday morning on PBS Kids (KQED Channel 9 in the Bay Area.) I was fortunate to catch up with co-creator, Tim McKeon, to talk about his new series.
Read MoreDigital Safety - Social Media & Technology
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The Internet is an enticing place for kids. But it can also pose dangers if precautions are not taken. Online access puts your child and your personal data at risk. Last week, I attended a very informative assembly with Katie LeClerc Greer, a consultant and specialist in digital safety. Here are some ideas I walked away with.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Weekend (January 16th-19th)
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January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the kids are out of school. Consider making it "a day on, not off!" Volunteering on this day is a great way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and support projects that strengthen our community.
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Camp
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Monday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrating the life and achievements of one of the most influential American civil rights leaders. This is also a day the kids are off of school. Here are five great camps for them to spend the day.
Read MoreParents' Night Out
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Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out! While you relax, the kids will be having fun playing games, doing arts & crafts, dinner or a movie. Here are some great Parents' Night Out options across the Bay Area.
Read MoreMagical Magnolia Family Adventure
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One of the World’s Greatest Magnolia Collections Ushers in the New Year with a Dazzling Display of Flowers at San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Read MoreAround the World in 80 Days
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Detective Fix of the Yard, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant Passepartout perform at the Marin Theatre Company's stage production of Jules Verne's literary classic Around the World in 80 Days.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Reasons People Change Preschools
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You have probably been advised on what to look for in a Preschool, but have you been advised in what to look out for? The Cubby Coach is happy to tell you.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Weekend (January 9th-11th)
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The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed this weekend to install a movable median barrier. Golden Gate bus service is in operation but check the website for service. To coincide with the scheduled installation of the movable median barrier, there is a special screening of "States of Grace" about the amazing recovery of Dr. Grace Dammann after a tragic head-on-head collision on the Golden Gate Bridge.
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