Family Fun

I took a visit the other day to one of my former job sites. I've worked in journalism for nearly 20 years, but before that I was a preschool teacher in Corte Madera.

While I was talking with the school director, I could see the children running around the playground outside. It brought back greet memories of my time as a teacher, and reminded me that children truly are amazing.

Despite, or maybe because of, their age children can have a wonderfully positive view and effect on the world around them.

The Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch is starting a Family Day today. Every Wednesday we'll look at the issues, concerns and joys that surround families in our communities.

Here are some of the new items we are featuring:
    • Grab and Go Kids Planner - a family-friendly activities guide   
    • Parent Talk - a Q&A forum where parents can share their ideas about a certain parenting topic  
    • The Great Escape - a resource for finding places to relax without the children  
    • Whiz Kid, where readers can nominate a child to appear on our website each week. Just email me, derek.wilson@patch.com, to suggest a kid.

    • Frugal Family Deals - bargains around the area for families.

So, let us know what you think. Get involved with tips, thoughts, nominations, or even a weekly column.