More than 133,000 people receive support from CalFresh in Santa Clara County, officials said.
Cupertino resident Alicia Schober got teary-eyed at the opening of a new, all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park earlier this month.
The family-friendly Halloween event is perfect for guests of all ages.
As Mother's Day approaches, here are some options for the special day.
Yes, there are pumpkin farms open this year with plenty of fun activities. Check our list and links!
Parents are finding solutions to their children's video gaming addictions.
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.
Eshiana Coleman has chosen a vegan diet since age 7, and it's become a way of life for the 11-year-old gymnast.
Santa Clara County teenagers in the Foster Youth program plan to buck the trend of troubling numbers and move on to higher education.
All five schools ranked in the top 200 high schools in California
Participants will learn to laugh and learn as well as move and groove to the music stylings of this new educational venue in San Jose.
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.
The national child care organization will throw a festive grand opening party on April 13 at 10 a.m.
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.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
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!
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?
The San Jose Library's gesture marks the largest single charity donation this year.
Utilizing the benefits of technology to provide excellent education for kids in the classroom and so forth
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
This mesmerizing show uses giant puppets, talented actors, technology, science & imagination to create a fantastical underwater experience.
Families are invited to a "Potter The Otter" book release event in Campbell.
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See what's cooking at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose at its Kids Food Festival.
A 24-hour stomach bug outbreak in San Jose Unified School District schools continues to grow, with 368 students sickened at 14 schools.
Second Harvest Food Bank connects families to food.
First birth is first-born for San Jose family: delivered at 24 minutes past midnight morning of Feb. 29th
SJ Sharks hockey heroes deliver "Capes4Heroes" to ailing kids at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara (Ca) pediatric unit
Plush toy brought comfort to Christina Solis son, now to other hospitalized kids at Kaiser Permanente
Before your kids see the movie about Steve Jobs, don't you want them to have read the book?
The recall affects 173,063 ProRIDE and Performance RIDE units all manufactured before June 9, 2015.
To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.
Looking for fun and healthy afterschool activities for your kids on Tuesdays from 4 - 5pm? You can enjoy an hour of free time.
Ummm ... rethink that, a Bay Area therapist advises. You're zapping your parental authority. And here's why.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
The tax deadline is months away. But saving paperwork now will save time--and money-- later.
Step right up and read this book filled with wonder, courage and a Lightbender ... sounds like magic is afoot! Keep 'em reading ...
Routines as simple as "Taco Tuesdays" are key. And maybe let the kids Skype Grandma, Stanford child and family coordinator says.
Not just for couples anymore, now the resorts offer great experiences and bargains for all ages!
A can't-put-down read about murder and mayhem in our nation's capital. Keep 'em reading ...
Hey, batter batter .... your kids don't want to miss this one. Keep 'em reading, Campbell parents!
Pass the goat cheese, s'il vous plait, and watch your children enjoy a fun read.
When our children leave the nest, it is okay to grieve!
American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
This story has it all: games, puzzles and plenty of action to keep even the most finicky kid entertained.
This Patch reader thinks kids and teens are at risk for serious consequences of electronic- device addictions. Do you agree?