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KPBS Families Hub
Welcome to KPBS Families Hub. This is the place to find news, information and resources to help you make decisions about the children under your care and support you in your family adventures.
The Girls and Women of PBS Kids
A San Diego mom’s guide to sticking with a grocery budget
KPBS is looking for families in San Diego to tell us their story about making ends meet
The all new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park opens in 2026
Did you know that Sesame first premiered on public television 56 years ago?
The world is full of clues, you just have to use your senses to find them!
Us every Monday morning when we see our coworkers
Happy Birthday KBPS
"You're from where?" - Voices Del Valle podcast
Tips for the first day of school #shorts
Highlights
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Do you struggle to convince your child to try a new food? You’re not alone. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their kids are picky eaters. Getting your child to try new foods is a common parenting challenge and a normal part of child development. -
I remind my kids to look for others who might need a friend or a helping hand, particularly at the start of a new school year. I want to raise kids who include the child sitting alone at recess, smile at younger students in the hallway, and include everyone. I also know that it takes practice. Teaching kids about friendship is a good place to start. -
The guide explains school choice opportunities and enrollment deadlines, what’s available for after-school care, school performance data in an easy-to-use format and much more. Published in English and Spanish and is available at https://vosd.org/schools -
Planning a birthday party can be both exciting and overwhelming for parents and caregivers. In this age-by-age birthday party guide, we're sharing tips, themes, and activities to have a fun event and create lasting memories for everyone — parents and kids! — involved. -
It can be tough to navigate relationships when our friends start having kids. This guide can help both parents and child-free folks figure out how to stay connected in a new life stage.
News
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A proposal from state Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson aims to help consumers better understand how much sugar is in everyday beverages. -
How Sally Ride's mission lives on in San Diego. -
The center is celebrating humanity’s return to deep space exploration. Visitors can explore the temporary Artemis II exhibits and follow the mission as it unfolds in real-time.
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Two UC San Diego researchers found evidence that birth rates climbed eight years ago during Trump’s first term. -
The state has repeatedly balked at boosting how much it pays the people who care for society’s mistreated children. -
San Diego, like counties across the country, confiscates the benefits of foster children as reimbursement for their care -- even though there's money already set aside for that purpose.
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The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion. -
State officials and San Diego advocates say evolving vape products pose growing health risks for young users. -
California is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods. It's a move aimed at reducing Hispanic infants' disproportionately high rates of rare and severe birth defects.
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The district’s current policy allows students to use their phones during breaks and lunch. -
Location, schedule and your child’s readiness for school are all factors to consider when choosing between preschool and TK. -
California teachers scored 16 on the Teacher Morale Index, which is based on three questions from the Education Week survey. The morale score for U.S. teachers overall was 13. The scale measures teacher morale from -100 to +100.
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Download our new Día de Muertos Coloring Book and make your favorite symbols of remembrance pop with color! -
More than 60 museums, aquariums, gardens and historic sites in San Diego County are offering free admission to kids this month. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kaori Fukuyama, Kelly Nipper and Kim Manfredi at Et Galerie; the San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival; "Suffs” the Musical; San Diego Symphony's “French Fairytales”; Joy Guidry; Kids Free October; Small Press Nite and more.
Question of the day
What do you look for in a summer camp?
We’re exploring the real cost of living in pricey San Diego County. Explore our new series.
This video series chronicles KPBS Video Journalist Mikey Damron's personal youth sports journey and provides insight from coaches, trainers and doctors about what parents should know about sports and safety.
ScreenTime is an interactive web hub that provides useful information to families so that they make their own decisions on how to manage technology in their daily lives.
KPBS Kids offers a wide range of programming to educate, enlighten, and entertain families in the San Diego region.
WORK IT OUT WOMBATS! stars Malik, Zadie, and Zeke—three energetic and creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother in her treehouse apartment complex.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Finding child care can be a challenge. The YMCA of San Diego County is a great place to start for information on choosing a child care provider and for resources. https://www.ymcasd.org/family-resources/child-care-referrals
The San Diego Regional Center is a private, non-profit 501 c (3) organization that contracts with California to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities (intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or other disabling conditions similar to intellectual disabilities) living in San Diego and Imperial counties. https://www.sdrc.org/
The KPBS events calendar is San Diego's premiere destination for a diverse selection of local events, curated by KPBS staff and through user-generated submissions, including a special section dedicated to families. You can see the entire calendar here or select the “Family” event category.
KPBS explored this topic in its web series “Where’s My Village.” Two resources from that episode that will help you get started in your daycare business are:
You can watch “Where’s My Village” here.
You can watch “Where’s My Village” here.
There are multiple ways you can watch PBS Kids’ award-winning shows:
- For people without cable, you can tune into Channel 15.4 for the 24 hour PBS Kids channel.
- On cable, KPBS Kids – Cox 809; Spectrum Cable 1276.
- We also feature Kids programming on our main channel from 6am to 1pm Monday through Friday (KPBS 15.1, Cox 11, Spectrum 1221).
- You can also watch on the PBS KIDS app.To download the PBS KIDS app, please visit the app store on your device and search for PBS KIDS. In the app, your child can play videos and games, and listen to songs.
Email news@kpbs.org with your news story idea. The KPBS newsroom editors will review your suggestion and may assign a reporter to follow up.
PBS Kids Video & Games App
PBS KIDS Video App
The PBS KIDS Video app gives kids and parents access to thousands of free videos, including full episodes and clips from top PBS KIDS series. Stream the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel on the app for free (no subscription or login required). Tap the “LIVE TV” button to watch what’s airing on your local PBS station right now.
PBS KIDS Games App
The PBS KIDS Games app makes learning fun and safe with amazing games featuring favorites like Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Donkey Hodie, Alma’s Way, and more! Play hundreds of free educational games designed for your child and watch as they learn with their favorite PBS characters.
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Youth & Student Competitions
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 3, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
Kids Eat Free Monday Through Wednesday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 29, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
Free
'Imagine Wild' Now Open at Birch Aquarium!
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Free with Admission
The Flower Fields 2026 Season
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 10, 2026
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
General Admission: $17-$27
Belmont in Bloom: K-Pop Stars Dance and Sing Along + Easter Egg Hunt
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Belmont Park
Magic: The Gathering - Friday Night Magic Commander Night
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until April 24, 2026
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HobbyTown Santee
$5
Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 4 PM to 5:15 PM
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Mission Valley Branch Library
Free
After School Sewing Class
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ongoing until April 28, 2026
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ArtReach
$180 (6 classes)
Be My Neighbor Day
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A parent and child meet Katerina Kittycat at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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A family visits the Words Alive booth at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Families sing and dance with Ralph of Ralph's World at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Katerina Kittycat and Daniel Tiger pose for a photo at "Be My Neighbor Day" across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Children sing and dance with Ralph of Ralph's World at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Families make garden markers with KPBS Kids at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Families sit to enjoy live performances on the field at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Alan Prohaska, PNC Bank Regional President of Greater San Diego, shares a Daniel Tiger story at "Be My Neighbor Day" across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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Families make art by rubbing leaves with Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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A young child greets Daniel Tiger at Be My Neighbor Day across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, April 6 in San Diego, CA.
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