Summer Shenanigans Contest
Calling All Activity Adventurers! Are you the mom of a boisterous boy or a day dreaming little diva? We have a meme contest for you! Send us Facebook-worthy snapshots of your kids caught in the…
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Academic Director Diaries: Silver Creek Academy
As the winner of Bay Area Parent magazine’s Family Favorite award for two years in a row, Silver Creek Academy encourages children to think both critically and creatively. With academic courses geared toward small group…
Bay Area Moms: Things to do with your Kids this Weekend (April 6th- 8th)
Looking for something to do in the bay area this weekend? There are plenty of happening (or should we say “hop”pening?) events all around the bay with Easter just around the corner! April 2-6 San…
Music Master Diaries: Ernest Kinsolving, Fiddle
Ernest Kinsolving is a pro at placing a different spin on the typical music lesson experience. With the San Francisco bay area swarming with aspiring performers, Ernest focuses upon refining skill and inspiring a love…
Indian Dance Class: Q&A With An Expert
What can your child expect when taking Indian dance classes? We talked to one San Francisco Bay Area expert to find out.
Outfitting Your Child for Summer Performing Arts Camps? Start Here
The San Francisco Bay Area is filled to the brim with artistic activities for kids of all ages. From first steps into a dance studio to summer performing arts camps for mastering a classical concerto, the…
Girls Sports Have Unexpected Mental Health Benefits
Girls gain many things from playing sports. From self-esteem to physical fitness, there are some great reasons to get your daughter involved in a competitive girls sports team. If you are new to the world…
How to Motivate Children to Finish What They Start
It happens all the time. A child begs for music lessons, to join a sports team, or dabble in the world of dance or gymnastics. You agree, pay for the 6-week session (or longer!), and…
3 Signs that Kids Music Lessons Are Right for Your Child
Most parents know the benefits for a child who studies a musical instrument. Academic grades can improve, ill effects of attention disorders may lessen and the child is learning a timeless skill that teaches them…
Want to Coach Kids? 4 Tips to Make It Work for Your Family
Before you pick up the coach’s whistle, you might want to consider these issues that parent-coaches and their children might face throughout the season.
How Do You Find the Perfect Kids Activity?
Do you think it’s tough to find the right activity for your child? Of course you do! That’s why I, Activana, am here to help, right? Right! So I’d like to say: Finding the perfect…