Blog

Geocaching A Great Way To Get Outdoors

Comments Off If youre tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what youre looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt. Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for excitement, youre off for new adventures…

Kids helping kids impacted by Montecito disaster

0 Reposted from KEYT.com By:Beth Farnsworth SANTA BARBARA, Calif. A group of local kids is banding together to help children impactedby the Montecito debris flow disaster through the creation ofa new grassroots group known as the Montecito Mud Piggies. The effort spawned in part from the Montecito Mud Angels and local studentswho personally know families…

How to Help Kids Learn to Fail

0 BY BETH ARKY Parents tend to see their mission as helping their kids succeed. But theres a growing realization among teachers and other professionals who work with children that kids increasingly need help learning how to fail. Not learning to tolerate failure leaves kids vulnerable to anxiety. It leads to meltdowns when the inevitable…

Kids and Food Allergies: What to Look For

0 Every parent knows that kids can be picky eaters, especially when it comes to healthy foods like broccoli and spinach. Yet pickiness has nothing to do with some kids refusal to eat certain dishes. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, about 1 out of every 13 children is allergic to at least one…

How to Teach Your Kids About Money…Without Allowance!

0 Alec Gorynski, Vice President, Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, First National Bank of Omaho,shares his tips for teaching kids about moneywithout allowance.Instead of allowance, heopts to provide guidance on how to reach children financial wellness. 2-4 Years Olds It may be too soon to discuss abstract financial topics but this is a great…

Dr. Tanya Altmann’s Tips for Keeping Kid’s Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

0 With germs everywhere and kids in school, sometimes a cold is inevitable, but these are tips Tanya uses at home and with her patients to keep their families as healthy as possible during cold & flu season. Wash your hands. So simple, but so important! Get kids in the habit of washing their hands…

Helping children relate

0 ByBill Cirone, Former Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools From coast to coastand around the globe, one of the most common questions parents ask children is,What did you do at school today? A very common frustration we hear voiced byparents is that theirchildren invariably respond with Nothing, or I dontknow, or I dont remember….

Can bedtime reading make your child smarter?

0 Child psychologists have linked bedtime reading routines to increased vocabulary and cognitive functions. Here are some suggested bedtime stories available both online and in print for for newborn children through fifth graders with synopses as well as helpful information for parents regarding sleep hygiene for children. Check it out here:https://www.tuck.com/best-bedtime-stories/ You might also be…

SUBSCRIBE – WEEKLY SCENE

Weekly SceneBusiness Update

First Last

Emai

ZIP

June 2025
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
May 26, 2025 May 27, 2025 May 28, 2025 May 29, 2025 May 30, 2025 May 31, 2025 June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 4, 2025 June 5, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 7, 2025 June 8, 2025
June 9, 2025 June 10, 2025 June 11, 2025 June 12, 2025 June 13, 2025 June 14, 2025 June 15, 2025
June 16, 2025 June 17, 2025 June 18, 2025 June 19, 2025 June 20, 2025 June 21, 2025 June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025 June 24, 2025 June 25, 2025 June 26, 2025 June 27, 2025 June 28, 2025 June 29, 2025
June 30, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 2, 2025 July 3, 2025 July 4, 2025 July 5, 2025 July 6, 2025