March 28, 2008 RSS feed / Family

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Effective communication tips for parents

For a parent, knowing one's children are safe, happy and emotionally sound is a concern. A parent would want to be the first to know if their child is being traumatized by something at school or worse. More...

Discover how fun it can be to learn with your kids

Discovery Day returns

The Moorpark College Child Development Center will host its semiannual fundraiser, Discovery Day, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 on the patios and grounds of the center on the campus at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

4-H hosting nature photography contest

Winners will be on display at '08 county fair

The Ventura County 4H Program and the Ventura County Fair will conduct their "Kids, Cameras and Crops" photography contest Saturday, April 26 at the Hansen Agricultural Center. The contest is open to all county youth ages 9 to 18. More...

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

'OLD IRONSIDES'- Shirley and Lorrell Cooper of Simi Valley stand in front of the country's most famous warship, the USS Constitution, in Charlestown Shipyard, during a trip to Boston. More...

High-powered machinery

My wife and I recently bought a new vacuum and I've since changed my attitude about the carpet cleaning chores around the house. Let me break down the model we bought. First of all, it's not your typical vacuum. More...