Welcome to Indy Parenting, a one-stop information source for Santa Barbara families.
Here you’ll find personal stories about the magic and madness of raising children, advice from local experts on a wide range of kid-related topics, and spotlights of supportive businesses and services.
This hub will also feature our annual issues that focus on young people, starting with our After-School Activity Guide, and an event calendar that highlights age-appropriate happenings around town.
To offer feedback and ideas, email indyparenting@independent.com. Grandparents are encouraged to follow along, too.
Bringing up the next generation is an all-day, every-day adventure, and Indy Parenting will be there for you every step of the way.
2024 Schools of Thought
The Independent’s annual education guide takes a close look at Santa Barbara learning.
Featured Stories
Following a controversial decision to pull the plug on PTA-run programs, the school district will now offer free after-school activities to all students at every elementary school on a rotating basis.
Families can easily skate through the holidays until January 20.
Owner Andrew Rawls draws on his youth programming background to support families.
The money will go toward improving nonprofit childcare operations, starting and expanding employer childcare facilities, and recruiting new childcare providers.
ZooLights returns bigger and brighter than ever.
Santa Barbara author Peter Martin inspires young minds with new book “The Mystery of Trash Island.”
Lessons learned, and what to expect next time.
In the wake of the national elections, our columnist wonders: How much should we tell our kids?
Grassroots groups are pushing for tech reform as school districts on the South Coast strengthen their policies surrounding smartphones in the classroom.
Santa Barbara, CA. October 2024 – CALM is taking action in response to the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory on
The results of our annual reader survey.
Let’s take a moment to talk about the joys of natural grass for children.
Sponsored Stories
Triple the Love
The Tuck family’s NICU journey at Cottage Children’s Medical Center.
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Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital offers support all along the way.
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Cottage Children’s Medical Center Provides Top-Quality Care Close to Home
Central Coast families don’t need to travel far for the specialty services that they need.
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Find an array of fun and interesting events such as book events, health and wellness, fairs, festivals, fun, and more geared towards children of all ages and their families.
You can also find these events by going to the S.B. Independent’s online calendar by highlighting “Children and/or Family.” Submit your event to our free calendar here.
Annual Issues
Summer has been waiting all year to welcome you back to creativity, learning, movement, the water, the outdoors, friendship, and more!
Let the S.B. Independent’s 2023 After-School Activities Guide help you find the ideal after-school activity for your child.
The perfect summer experience from the arts and sports, outdoor fun and sleeping away, to special needs and spiritual camps, await your kids.
The Independent’s annual nod to our incredible neighbors.
Announcements
It’s a new school year, and the City of Goleta would like to remind parents and children of some important
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Having a baby and becoming a parent are major developmental milestones in adulthood that most people
Dos Pueblos High School student Eamon Gordon has been honored with the Congressional App Challenge Award 2023 by Congressman Salud
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the selection of Mette Richardson as the incoming Director of Child Support
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