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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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The Girls and Women of PBS Kids
Recreation centers to the rescue: The search for affordable summer camp
The world is full of clues, you just have to use your senses to find them!
KPBS is looking for families in San Diego to tell us their story about making ends meet
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Parents, educators, researchers, and policymakers are concerned that too many children are struggling to read – and that screens are still taking away from reading. They need more practice with phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension — and they also need to fall in love with reading. -
Continue the 30th anniversary celebrations by sharing new audio adventures with Arthur, D.W., Buster, and all their friends! -
Singing songs together can be a special way to spend quality time with your child, and a fun and creative way to express feelings! Kids can sing a song they love or make up their own song. -
Voices del Valle is a youth-led podcast spotlighting powerful coming-of-age stories from California’s Imperial Valley. Told through the eyes of local teens, each episode dives into real experiences of growing up in a rural, tight-knit, and culturally rich border community. Hosted by Dr.Tacke’s 2024-25 audio production class at Central Union High School -
Stream with KPBS+, pbs.org/nature, YouTube, pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video app. Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife. -
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
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The finding could lead to a supplement that can help parents support their baby’s development. -
A family affected by Sanfilippo syndrome raised millions of dollars for research. The Food and Drug Administration just approved a gene therapy the support helped make possible. -
Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.
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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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San Diego County's weekly Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report found a sharp increase in positive influenza tests, particularly among children ages 5 to 17. -
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet. -
Why one teen can't let go of the time he ate fries with his great-grandpa.
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For more than a century the state’s K-12 system has been fragmented between the state superintendent of public instruction, State Board of Education, governor’s office, the Legislature, local school boards and a dozen other entities. -
Parents said Summer Boger's school board campaign misrepresents her "extreme" political beliefs. -
Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.
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The "Broad City" star talks parenting, activism and the role of comedy ahead of their “Ilana Glazer Live!” show at Balboa Theatre. -
With more than 170,000 children under age 5, San Diego County is the most populous county in the nation to offer the Imagination Library to every eligible child through a countywide program. -
The San Diego Public Library is encouraging people to get or renew a library card during Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Question of the day
How do you manage to get a few minutes of alone time or self-care?
We’re exploring the real cost of living in pricey San Diego County. Explore our new series.
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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.
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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.
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KPBS Kids offers a wide range of programming to educate, enlighten, and entertain families in the San Diego region.
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SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES supports early literacy for preschoolers and kindergarteners through 7-minute action-packed stories that follow the adventures of the beloved Super Readers in the epic comic book world of Reader Valley.
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.
Coastal Christmas Cottage
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until January 10, 2027
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Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Poway Artisan Market
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 26, 2026
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Old Poway Park
Free
2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until November 8, 2026
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Barnes Tennis Center
Free - $139
Build & Learn Workshop Series: Learn Native Garden Skills
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Bird Park
$45 - $120
Fleet Week San Diego 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until November 15, 2026
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The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
Free
Great Big Family Play Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station
$7.18 to $28.52
North Park Community Fair: Shop North Park
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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Verbatim Books
Free
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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Elementary School District Calendars
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