Permission to Grieve When Your Children Go Away to College

When our children leave the nest, it is okay to grieve!

Interested in renovating or remodeling your home, but don't know where to begin?

Meet leading home improvement professionals at Danville Home Expo on Sunday, August 30 from 10am to 4pm at the Danville Community Center.

Your 'Birth Lottery' Determines Your American Dream? - New Study

American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.

You Tell Us, Walnut Creek: Should Minions Be Used to Sell Candy and Junk Food?

A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?

Dear Parents: Your Hunt For A Great Kid's Book Is Over

This story has it all: games, puzzles and plenty of action to keep even the most finicky kid entertained.

Do Walnut Creek Children Have iPad Addictions?

This Patch reader thinks kids and teens are at risk for serious consequences of electronic- device addictions. Do you agree?

Boy Scouts Takes Major Step Toward Ending Ban on Gay Scout Leaders

A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.

A Can't-Put-Down Read For Your Walnut Creek Teens

This is my favorite book for young adults so far this year!

South American Rainforest And Critters Unveiled At The SF Zoo

Perfect summer outing for the family with a realistic ecosystem, colorful birds, exotic plants and trees, plus a charming two-toed sloth!

Get Your Walnut Creek Kids Cooking This Summer

A beautiful picture book that follows the evolution of one dessert over four centuries.

Heads Up, Walnut Creek Moms and Dads: 'Summer Fun Thursdays' To Launch At Sunvalley

Four Thursdays in July filled with fun for kids at the Concord shopping center.

Get Your Walnut Creek Youngsters To Love Their Vegetables

Funny picture book teaches kids opposites and days of the week, too.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer In Nearby Concord, East Bay

Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.

Another Great Summer Read For Your Walnut Creek Kids

With classes on Explosives and the History of Henchmen, this is one school kids will not mind reading about over the summer.

For Your Li'l Walnut Creek Summer Readers: A Potential Award Winner

This book is set during WW II and involves three different children, three amazing cliffhangers and a harmonica ... yes, a harmonica!

From Nurse Barb: 7 Essential Questions for Every Teen

Parents! Are you about to launch a teen out of the nest into the wider world? These 7 essential questions will prep them for independence.

Sweet Book To Keep Your Walnut Creek Kids Reading This Summer

Funny characters, well-developed story and a mystery to be solved. Oh, and there's a cute dog named Mo!

Chevron Family Theatre Festival July 18 In Walnut Creek

The Festival will be held at the Lesher Center for the Arts and feature low-cost, non-stop theater, dance, and music!

Are You Hooked On Phonics, Walnut Creek Parents? You Should Be

New Stanford study shows that beginning readers who focus on letter-sound relationships are best wired for reading development.

Fun Summer Read For Your Walnut Creek Kids

It's a prank war! Will this sibling bond survive?

For Your Walnut Creek Readers: Book for Kids Who Like to Laugh

This hilarious book by Dave Barry will do just that.

Donate Blood And Get In Free To Six Flags Discovery Kingdom On Monday!

Donors must be 17 and up, or 16 year olds can participate with signed permission. And ... the new Dare Devil Chaos Coaster OPENS TODAY!

Free Facial Recognition App For Your Dog

Just snap a photo, register your pampered pooch--you'll be notified if picked up by a shelter, vet, or even a neighbor through social media.

Studio 8 Summer Dance Camps!

Studio 8 Summer Camps now open for registration!Camps run June - August offering a variety of themes for ages 3 - 18.

Have A Little Walnut Creek Fashionista? Book for the Fashionable Kid

This book is perfect for any teen or tween who loves "Project Runway"!

Zoo, Chabot Science Center Offering Discounts To AC Transit Riders

Take the kids! The discounts are in effect through August.

Keep Your Walnut Creek Readers Reading With This Can't-Put-Down Historical Novel

Kids, grades 5-8, will be intrigued to learn about the children of London, who were sent to the country during WWII to escape the bombings.

For Your Walnut Creek Tweens: Fairytales!

How about a story set in Fairy Tale Reform School where all the teachers are former super scary villains!

Help Get PJ of Walnut Creek to Speech and Debate Nationals!

Local student qualifies to TWO national tournaments.

50 Sexting/Texting Terms and 7 Snapchat Tips Every Walnut Creek Parent Should Know

Do you think Snapchat photos evaporate within seconds of delivery? Guess again – and that’s just one thing parents should be worried about.

Marsh Creek 8 "Big Bend" Family Hike (SMD)

Marsh Creek 8 “Big Bend” Family Hike – Save Mount Diablo

Walnut Creek Youngsters: Read About the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower - Twice!

For any kid who loves a story where the con is on, this book is about a real life schemer, and you won't believe what he gets away with!

Your Divorce Is Not Part Of Your Teen's Graduation

You and your spouse decided to get divorced, not your teen. Forget your divorce today, and let the day be what it should be - a celebration.

For Your Walnut Creek Readers: A Record Breaking Kid's Book

If you have a child who loves to pour over the Guinness Book of World Records ... do I have the book for you!

Got Young Walnut Creek Readers? A Must-Read Graphic Novel for Girls

This wonderful debut novel is about finding your passion and your confidence.

Thomas Home Ranch Family Hike (SMD)

Thomas Home Ranch Family Hike – Save Mount Diablo

Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival Announces Entertainment Lineup

Mark your calendars for two days of family fun, premium wine, craft beer and top-notch art!

Exchange Students From Spain Need Host Families

We are looking for host families to host a student from Spain one month during the summer.

2015 Spring Open House & Train Show at San Leandro Historical Railway Society

The San Leandro Historical Railway Society is hosting our Spring Open House & Train Show! Free to attend & fun for all ages!

Strengthening Families: Aspiranet's Home Visiting and First 5 Centers help families maintain close bonds

Strengthening Families: Aspiranet’s Home Visiting and First 5 Centers help families maintain close bonds