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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.
Celebrate Día de Muertos with a new KPBS coloring book #short
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
Young people share how video games have shaped their childhoods
Young people share their views on social media in their lives
Young people reflect on growing up with screens
Young people reflect on navigating cyberbullying
Highlights
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Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Olivia Abtahi, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego kids' selection, "The Interpreter." The event will be live for students attending at Taft Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students and their friends and families are all welcome! REGISTER: https://onebookvirtualkidsevent2025.eventbrite.com -
High school and college students graduating in 2026 will have had access to artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT since their freshman year. Teens are using it in creative ways to help them study, but many have also received little to no guidance on responsible use. In this episode, we discuss how to talk to teens about AI, including its risks and potential benefits for young people. -
The new school year can be exciting, but also stressful. Kids may be feeling anxious. Parents may be juggling new responsibilities. Experts share tips on how to manage this season of change. -
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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The shutdown saw a number of back-and-forth fights over funding SNAP, which rose to the Supreme Court level, and left millions in a state of uncertainty and turning to food banks and other charity systems for help. -
Test scores improved, but absenteeism and English learner progress stalled in the latest dashboard. -
Based on a proposal by Supervisors Paloma Aguirre and Terra Lawson- Remer, the board directed the chief administrative officer to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture administrator calling "for the immediate release of the (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) contingency reserves and use of existing federal transfer authority to sustain food benefits for families during the federal shutdown," along with waiving a required timeline for reviewing the letter.
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Two UC San Diego researchers found evidence that birth rates climbed eight years ago during Trump’s first term. -
In an era of rising book challenges and censorship, learn how one librarian is defending the freedom to read. -
The state has repeatedly balked at boosting how much it pays the people who care for society’s mistreated children.
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Based on a proposal by Supervisors Paloma Aguirre and Terra Lawson- Remer, the board directed the chief administrative officer to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture administrator calling "for the immediate release of the (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) contingency reserves and use of existing federal transfer authority to sustain food benefits for families during the federal shutdown," along with waiving a required timeline for reviewing the letter.
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Why does my toddler say "no" to everything? Say everything is "mine"? Want to crash into everything? Child development experts unpack common toddler behaviors and offer advice on how parents can cope. -
A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.
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As funding deadlines approach, one Head Start program has closed and three others are about to. More closures are expected in the coming weeks. -
The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program. -
Proponents of the 4x4 schedule say it helps students fit more classes into the school year.
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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
How do you maintain a routine for your family during the holidays?
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.
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.
NPR has science and experts to get you through the toughest of parenting moments. This podcast has episodes that can help.
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.
Give the Gift of Membership this Year - Children’s Museum of Discovery
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 5, 2025
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Parkway Plaza
Starting at: $25
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Virtual
14th Annual Holiday Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 AM to 9:30 AM
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St. Paul’s Conference Center
Free
'Mediation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base'
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until February 1, 2026
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
'Octavia Butler: Seeding Futures'
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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The New Children's Museum
$0-$24
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: 'Living Seas' Exhibition
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until December 1, 2025
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
'Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction' Exhibit
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 14, 2026
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Comic-Con Museum
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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