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.
After-School Activity Guide
Let the S.B. Independent’s 2023 After-School Activities Guide help you find the ideal after-school activity for your child.
Featured Stories
Magic, bubbles, and other ways to entertain school-age tykes in Santa Barbara.
A Santa Barbara occupational therapist offers tips for a smooth transition.
Alpha Resource Center helps provide a smoother path for families, empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 70 years.
Camp Kesem brings together children with a difficult shared experience and hosts a week of fun activities.
Dr. Susanne Ramos is one of the first in the U.S. to offer the new at-home wellness program e-Lōvu.
Squeeze in some last-minute memories before school begins with these 11 activities and 11 events.
Uncork family memories at these kid-friendly tasting rooms throughout the region.
Santa Barbara’s Sarah Powers, host of “The Mom Hour,” offers her top picks for laughs, encouragement, and confidence.
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s new Ranger Station offers visitors a feel for the great outdoors and a peek into California’s national parks.
Santa Barbarans share their stories of discovery.
My memories of coaching kindergarten soccer, an awful, awesome experience for young parents.
Santa Barbara doctors, parents, and educators help kids create healthier relationships with technology.
Sponsored Stories
My Gym Santa Barbara Makes Moving Fun
The non-competitive gymnastic program for ages 3 months to 12 years helps with motor skills, cognitive development, and independence.
View Story
In Mission to Support Families, Santa Barbara Foundation Offers Child Care Scholarships
The program aimed at working parents is available for all age groups, from infants to school-age children.
View Story
Education Reimagined at Santa Barbara Free School
Santa Barbara Free School presents students with an opportunity to direct their own learning through democratic, community-based and experiential programs.
View StoryEvent Calendar
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
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.
Our annual guide looks at happenings and trends in the world of Santa Barbara education.
Here are the results of our annual reader survey.
Announcements
Santa Barbara, CA– Students at Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Santa Barbara High Schools earned academic honors from the College
The community-built, all-wood playground requires special maintenance from City Parks and Recreation staff every two years.
Santa Barbara, CA. August 29, 2023 – Richard Russell and Katrina Mudd Sprague have been named to the CALM Board
Santa Barbara Aug 8, 2023 — In a significant development for the local medical community, Dr. Daniel Rychlik, renowned fertility
You must be logged in to post a comment.