Home Grown Goodness

By Copper Williams There’s plenty of produce stands, farmer’s markets and countryside stores to go around here in the Central Valley. It’s safe to say that when it comes to getting our food fresh we’re pretty spoiled! But have you ever tried venturing out and […]

25 Family Fun Things-to-do From San Francisco to San Jose

by Don & Ann Jackson  When we first learned we had this challenging assignment it soon became clear that we needed to define our boundaries for Silicon Valley. Some folks believe that Silicon Valley is just Santa Clara County. Others think it includes some or […]

2015 Winners: BEST OF Weddings

  TERI LAWRENCE By Lindsey Rodrian ??‘Love at first sight’ is how Teri Lawrence describes her initial visit to Viaggio Estate & Winery. At the time, her husband Larry was working in real estate and had listed the property for its previous owners. He encouraged […]

2015 Winners: BEST OF Wine & Drink

LANI HOLDENER By Lindsey Rodrian Although Lodi has been home to vineyards since the late 1800s, the Lodi Appellation has made quite a name for itself in recent decades; producing premium wines and rivaling the best California has to offer. Macchia Wines’ owners Tim and […]

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Keep Your Kids on Track Academically

Keep Your Kids on Track Academically By Nora Heston Tarte             It’s inherent for parents to want their kids to succeed. Despite valiant efforts, some children struggle academically each year and seem to fall behind their classmates. Getting ahead of the problem could ensure success […]

What Are Your Kid's Teeth Telling You?

What Are Your Kid’s Teeth Telling You? A Comprehensive Look at Your Kid’s Mouth and the Dangers that Could Lurk Within By Nora Heston Tarte According to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2012, only 82 percent of children, ages 2-17, […]

July – August 2015 Calendar

July/August PARENTS 10 Great Dates Stockton Civic Theatre presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical” July 5-12 Blonde ambition takes the stage as America’s sweetheart, Elle Woods, comes to life in the Stockton Civic Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde: The musical. The musical, based on the blockbuster, […]

What's Happening at the Haggin Museum

What’s Happening at the Haggin Museum By Melissa Hutsell Get your kids ready for the upcoming school year with a visit to the Haggin Museum, located in Stockton’s Victory Park, this summer! The museum has plenty of educational activities and exhibitions, some even hands on, […]

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Chiropractic Care for Kids

Chiropractic Care for Kids By Melissa Hutsell Chiropractors have treated children for more than 100 years and counting. From eight days to eight years old, it’s never too early to see a chiropractor. Healthy U Chiropractor, Dr. Po Chua Her says that it’s common for […]

Nip Bullying in the Bud

Nip Bullying in the Bud By Nora Heston Tarte Schools and bullying go together. While bullying isn’t a new trend, it does seem to be picking up traction with the help of online platforms that allow name-calling and threats to follow children home. A recent […]

The Technological Parent Trap

The Technological Parent Trap By Heather Reagan Isbil             Technology easily takes the cake, in regards to some of my trickiest parenting challenges. It’s right up there with infants successfully sleeping through the night and an officially potty trained toddler. […]

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