Big Kids (8+)

Article written by: Terri Novacek, Executive Director for Element Education We have become a codependent society. We depend on others to provide care, education, and food for our families. While lower-income families rely on the government for basic needs and...

Whether you are a super fan or just getting into Supercross, FanFest is an immersive experience perfect for everyone.  It is a giant fan party across the street from Petco Park before the AMA Supercross Main Event Championship. FanFest gives...

This past weekend my daughter and I, along with our family friend and her daughter, attended the Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards concert with La Jolla Music Society. All four of us walked away feeling elevated, joyous, and...

Six rows up from the dirt track, the chilly San Diego evening buzzing with excitement. This was my family's first time watching Supercross bikes race and catch air and we couldn't wait for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an...

February is Black History Month, an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month. The theme this year is “Empowering A People: African Americans and the Right to Vote,” celebrating...

Whew — I have to admit, I attempted to write this post yesterday, and simply could not. Like many of you, I found the news about the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other people overwhelmingly sad....

January is an important month, containing Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, my daughter’s birthday, my nephew’s birthday, and it solidifies the start of a new year. We’re all renewed with a sense of readiness for change; set out with...

Most of us grow up with a lineup of holiday traditions, and this year I’m implementing Bake Day! Whether it’s the cookie decorating, the cleanup, the gifting, or the eating, there is a treat for everyone. This time, our...

If you’re the parent of a teen, you may have already witnessed enough drama and extreme mood swings to rival an episode of “Real Housewives.”  But how do you know if what you’re seeing is typical teenage angst or...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means.  Traveling to see family, overnights with the grandparents, and endless holiday parties. If you have a preschooler, you know all of that comes with the...

Here are a few tips for staying safe while you set out on the trek for treats this Halloween. The costumes have been chosen, the houses are haunted, the pumpkins have been carved, phrases from Hocus Pocus are in...

This past weekend our family of five had a photo shoot session with Shoott, a professional photography company that recently launched here in San Diego and we couldn't have been happier. The entire process was seamless - from booking,...