Rhoades School Students Host Several Charitable Holiday Initiatives

Students and families held toy and clothing drives and wrote letters to veterans to bring holiday cheer and benefit the community

Start celebrating the 4th of July now with a very special Summer

For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition

Musical Theater & Princess Dance Camps at Carlsbad Dance Images

Spots are still available for the July and August Summer Camps!

Still a few Openings For Fall Animal Camp

Sign up your little anima lovers now!

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

RARE Science Donated 200 RARE Bears to Local Kids

Nonprofits RARE Science and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts aim to raise awareness for children’s rare disease through RARE Bear Program.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Help At Risk San Diego Youth Rewrite Their Future

Local San Diego Nonprofit is helping to change the system and rewrite the future for hundreds of at risk youth in Southern California.

Empowerment Program for 3rd-8th Grade Girls Returns to San Diego

The running-based program will begin in September. Registration is now open.

MiraCosta College Open House

Free food, music, kids’ activities!

Freebie Alert Encinitas Parents: McDonald's Breakfast Offered to Kids Tuesday

Children in grades K-8, when accompanied by an adult, can score free back-to-school breakfast.

Hey, Pollinator!

What's the buzz? Kids can explore why plants and pollinators need each other Sunday, May 1 at San Elijo Lagoon.

Lagoon Discovery Camps

Is Nature Discovery In Your Child's Camp? Spaces Filling in Summer Camps at San Elijo Lagoon for Youth Ages 6-9.

Spring EGG-ucation Family Discovery Weekend

Crack open clues to the secret lives of egg-laying animals at San Elijo Lagoon March 19-20.

I Spy Night Eyes

Next Family Fun Day at San Elijo Lagoon is Sunday, December 6, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Good Night Tortoise, Good Night Snake

Meet ambassador reptiles at San Elijo Lagoon before their winter naps. It's Family Fun Day this Sunday, November 1.

Spook-tacular Sunday Stroll

Celebrate the BOO-tiful San Elijo Lagoon with Halloween-Inspired Tour and Treat on October 18. All Ages Welcome.

Not-So-Scary Estuary Oct. 3-4

Costumes are encouraged at the annual, free Halloween nature celebration at San Elijo Lagoon.

What Are America's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Aww, San Diego Giraffe Bottle Fed After Losing Mother

The baby has just joined other giraffes outdoors.

Drip, Dropping Away: Family Fun Day

Families can explore how to save water through interactive crafts and tours on Sunday, August 2 at San Elijo Lagoon.

Lovely Ladybugs: Family Fun Day

Celebrate “spots and dots” this Fourth of July Weekend—It’s Ladybug Family Fun Day on July 5 at San Elijo Lagoon.

Chocolate Festival Set For May 9 at San Diego Botanic Garden

If you've never met a chocolate you didn't like, this is your day.

U.S. Military Personnel and Families Admitted FREE to SD Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program

Calling all Middle Schoolers! Summer Camps Available Just for You at San Diego Botanic Garden

Nature-Themed Summer Camps at SD Botanic Garden begin on July 6th. Sign up Today!

San Diego Botanic Garden April Events And Classes

Check out all the great events and classes at the San Diego Botanic Garden in April

ArtFest 2015 at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas Set For April

Featuring fine art, Asian art, and a Quick Draw Contest for youth and adults

Yam and Fruit Cupcakes for Baby Gorilla's First Birthday [Video]

Joanne celebrated her birthday with her family at the San Diego Zoo.

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

San Diego Beaches Make 2015 List of America's Favorites

Trip Advisor users pick their Top 25. Did your favorite make the list?

Encinitas Accepting Nominations for Senior Awards

Honors will be given to those serving the community.

Save a Life! FREE Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, Nov. 18

FREE Suicide Prevention Training offered in Encinitas. Recognize the warning signs, offer hope and refer for help. www.jfssd.org/qpr

Community Resource Center Joins El Camino Bike Shop To Hike Bicycle Donations For Youths

Community Resource Center teams up with El Camino Bike Shop to step up bicycle donations for children in need.

PEERS Network 6th Annual Black Tie Gala

The hottest event of the summer is almost here and you don’t want to miss the "IT” party of the year!

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Special Needs Students Celebrate 'A Night to Remember Prom'

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Young Yogi Teaching Classes in Encinitas [Video]

Jaysea Devoe, of Encinitas, is one of the world's youngest certified yoga instructors.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.