7 Cozy Fall Reads for the Bakersfield Family
From silly witches and adventurous robots to a Bakersfield community read, here are seven books to curl up with this fall. Fall is a wonderful excuse to slow down, grab a favorite drink, and s…
10 Minutes Together: Simple Ways to Incorporate Reading into Your Days
You don't need an elaborate bedtime routine to make reading meaningful. Sometimes ten minutes, one book, and little bit of togetherness is enough.Life with kids gets busy. Between school, work,…
Bakersfield Family Fall Bucket List for 2026
Check out this starter bucket list of things to do with your family and see if you can come up with your own ideas for fall family fun!1. Spend a Day at the Kern County Fair …
When Your Child Is Struggling: Mental Health & When to Get Help
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but supporting our children's mental health is something families can practice all year long. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is no…
When Everyone's Overwhelmed: 5 Ways to Reset With Your Kids
1. Take a breath before you respond.It sounds almost too simple, but even one intentional breath can create a tiny space between what your child does and how you respond. You don't have to solv…
Our Central Bakersfield Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we&rsq…
Candy, Kindness & Pie: 10 November 2026 Holidays Kids Will Love
Sure, there’s turkey. But November also brings a pile of leftover Halloween candy and plenty of exc…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether you're stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, pack…
Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
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9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
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Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
7 Cozy Fall Reads for the Bakersfield Family
From silly witches and adventurous robots to a Bakersfield community read, here are seven books to curl u…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: 25 Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
October goes fast. One minute you’re turning the calendar, and the next the kids are asking why you…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
10 Minutes Together: Simple Ways to Incorporate Reading into Your Days
You don't need an elaborate bedtime routine to make reading meaningful. Sometimes ten minutes, one bo…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
Every resort promises a beautiful beach and great food. So what actually makes families remember one?Publ…
Sponsored Halloween on a Budget: 25+ Family Deals Up to 61% Off (2026)
Halloween fun can get expensive fast.But you don't have to pay full price for the good stuff. Certifi…
31 Best Halloween Family Movies for Kids and Teens
October has 31 nights, which means you could technically have a Halloween movie night every single night.…
Bakersfield Family Fall Bucket List for 2026
Check out this starter bucket list of things to do with your family and see if you can come up with your…
Free Printable Alert: 25 Fall Activities To Do Before Autumn's Gone
Fall has a funny way of going by way too fast.One minute you’re saying you’ll get to the pump…
How Tall Will Your Kid Be? Find Out with Our Height Calculator!
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at your kid and wondering, “Will they tower over me someday…
When Your Child Is Struggling: Mental Health & When to Get Help
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but supporting our children's mental health is somet…
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