|
|
A resource for families in Santa Cruz County | |
Please forward this email to friends,
and invite them to sign up here:
| |
Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events | |
|
Why Read Out Loud by Suki
(We're including the link that was not there last week.)
| |
|
by Suki Wessling
Why read out loud? & When and How to Use Audio Books for Your Developing Reader Read >>>>>>
| |
|
By Nicole M. Young, MSW
My children are young adults now, but I still have “homework battle scars.” I remember feeling like our lives revolved around due dates for homework assignments and school projects. I’ll admit I wasn’t always successful at staying calm, especially when I was tired from working and they needed hands-on help from me or procrastinated on starting projects. But as my kids grew older and learned to manage their time and study habits independently, the light at the end of the tunnel grew brighter. My kids learned they were responsible for completing their homework (I wasn’t going to save them), and I learned to trust they would get the work done…even if it was at the last minute. It wasn’t easy, but the effort was worth it.
Dear Nicole, School barely started and I’m already having daily battles with my 7- and 9-year old kids over homework. They goof off, take forever to get their assignments out of their backpacks, and then have a hard time sitting still and concentrating. I lose my patience when it’s bedtime and they haven’t finished their homework, but I don’t want them staying up too late and being tired the next day. How can I get them to do their homework? Charles
Dear Charles,
Good question! Homework time is a common challenge in many families. It’s often difficult for kids to focus on homework because they’re physically, mentally, and emotionally tired after school. Or kids are ready to do homework, but find the assignments hard, tedious, or overwhelming. They may need help or encouragement, but it’s hard for parents and caregivers to be present and patient when they’re tired at the end of the day.
Here are some tips to try:
| |
Is it legal to track your children at school?
| |
|
by Kim Komando
Komando.com
You’ve got a GPS tracker! And you’ve got a tracker! And you! From Apple AirTags to Tiles to Jiobit sensors, GPS trackers are everywhere. I put them in my cars, wallet, laptop bag and on my keys. And police are even putting them on people’s cars now, too.
It’s really no surprise parents are using GPS watches and tags to monitor kids when they’re away. If your tyke is off to a new school, you, too, may be wondering if it’s time for a tracker.
Checking an app and finding your kid’s location when you’re worried sounds amazing. Some brands like AngelSense (great name, I know) even target parents.
But is it legal? Do schools get a say in tracking your kids? Let’s ring the recess bell, because I’ve got some schooling to do. Read Kim's research into this > > >
| |
|
Sea Otter Awareness Week, Mon–Fri, Sept. 25 – 29, Every year, Sea Otter Awareness Week takes place during the last full week of September to celebrate and inspire deeper awareness of these marine mammals. We’ve got a sea-cret to share. Details
| |
Last one this year! Midtown Summer Block Party, Friday, September 29 – 5:00 to 8:30ish, The Lost Boys are bringing you another performance at the Midtown Friday Summer Block Party finale, on the 10th anniversary of Event Santa Cruz! Don’t miss this event! The Lost Boys play from 6-8:30pm, Come celebrate with us! Details | |
|
Free Thriller Dance Classes, Every Saturday Sept 23 – Oct 14, 10am – 12pm, CALLING ALL ZOMBIES! Mark your calendars now! FREE Thriller dance classes. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Details
| |
|
New Capitola Mall Teen Center, Open House Monday – Friday, October 2 – 6, 3:30 – 6:30pm, Join us for the launch of the Teen Center at Capitola Mall! Youth will have the ability to: play games, interact with different organizations, see the new space, and have a say in naming it. We hope you can all make it. Details
| | | |
|
Advisory Council of Teens Capitola, 1st Sundays, 2 – 4pm, Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience. Details
| | | |
School Struggles Summit, September 28 – 30, Penny Williams of the Behavior Revolution is hosting this free online School Struggles Summit featuring 24 expert interviews covering the specific school challenges parents of differently wired kids face. Details | | | |
|
Lego Engineering Challenge, Wednesdays 4 – 5:30pm, beginning September 27, Ages 8 yrs to 12 yrs. The Lego Engineering Challenge is a fun way for tweens to learn about basic engineering, teamwork, and leadership by completing various lego projects. All lego challenges are self paced. Details
| | | |
School Struggles Summit, September 28-30, Penny Williams of the Behavior Revolution is hosting this free online Summit featuring 24 expert interviews covering the specific school challenges parents of differently wired kids face. Get tools, strategies, and insights. Details | | | |
|
Movie Encanto, Sunday, September 30, 3:30 – 5pm, Bring the whole family to this movie night featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. This film is Rated PG Details
| | | |
|
Triple P Workshop: How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying, Monday, September 25, 6 – 7:30pm, Details
| | | |
|
T-Birds on the Wharf, Saturday, September 30, 9am – 3pm,
Check out the Classic, Vintage and Retro Thunderbirds, T-Birds, on display on the Wharf, then stick around to enjoy fabulous shopping and/or grab a bite at one of the many fine local eateries with the best views in Santa Cruz! Details
| | | |
|
FREE Fall Family Film Festival, Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8, Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it’s free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! Details
| | | |
|
Teddy Bear Clinic, Saturday, September 30, 11 – 4:30pm, MOD provides the opportunity for children to explore the process of a vaccination visit without any threat of a vaccination for themselves. Children bring their own stuffed animal or borrow one from the children’s museum and visit a series of stations at the MOD pop-up clinic. Details
| | | |
|
Oktoberfest Santa Cruz, Saturday, September 30, 12 – 4pm, Messiah Lutheran, Come and enjoy Oktoberfest with authentic homemade German food, German beers and wines, activities for the children and The Thirsty Nine Polka Band. Details
| | | |
|
Women’s Self-Defense Workshop, Sunday, October 1, 1-3pm
Last Women’s Self-Defense Workshop of 2023 at The Tannery. Get yourself trained to know what to do and what options you have when in a confrontational situation. The last thing you want to do is get physical. Details
| | | |
|
Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! Sept ~ Oct
| | | |
|
Full Moon Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch, Friday, September 29, 9 – 10pm Details
| | | | | | |
