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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.
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Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe film, "Clarissa's Battle," will be featured on the opening night of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Museum of Photographic Arts. -
After months of COVID, flu and RSV infections, parents of little kids are kinda losing it. But the data shows kids have always brought home waves of respiratory illness.
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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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A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases. -
Level up your knowledge of mosquito bite prevention with our quiz. It's full of surprising, science-backed tactics that may save you from getting eaten alive this summer. -
Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them.
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In May, the Department of Education told districts across the country, including the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, that its school-based mental health grant program would end two years early. -
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children. -
Bagula has served as interim superintendent since August 2024, following the firing of Lamont Jackson in connection to an investigation which found "credible" accounts of inapproriate conduct towards former district employees.
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Seniors at Jacobs High Tech High share their semester project uncovering San Diego's hidden history with research and sculpture. -
Students of all ages are now pursuing a form of comedy that left the circus behind. -
Proposition 28, which would require arts education funding for all, was overwhelmingly approved by voters
Question of the day
What is your favorite activity to do with the children in your life?
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.
Embark on a journey through the diverse world of KPBS television. From entertaining dramas for the grownups to enriching educational content for kids, your adventure into exceptional programming starts right here.
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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.
Town and Country Resort Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6 AM
Ongoing until August 1, 2025
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Town and Country Resort
Free
Young Writers' Camp 10-Day at UC San Diego
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until July 18, 2025
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UCSD
$800
Summer Theater Camps 2025, June 2 - August 8
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until August 8, 2025
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Theater for Young Professionals
$250 - $450
Summer Camp: Heroes and Monsters (Ages 6 – 7)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until July 11, 2025
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
$400 - $450
Summer Camp at ArtReach Studio HQ
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until August 8, 2025
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ArtReach HQ
$400
Summer Camp: Installation Exploration: Transforming Space Through Art (Ages 7 – 9)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until July 25, 2025
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
$400 - $450
Mini Makers Preschool Summer Craft Camp
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until July 22, 2025
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San Diego Craft Collective
$225
Drop-in Play for Toddlers and Kids
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2025
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ArtReach HQ
$15.00
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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