Ventura County Mom Collective

We know many Spring and Easter events and city traditions are canceled this year.  There will be many things we miss a lot but here at Ventura County Mom Collective, we are ready to have some fun!  We are...

The beauty of being a mom is that we all have our own style and technique when it comes to raising children. I’m sure every parent has said at one time or another I wish there was a manual...

"Eat your vegetables", we've been told ever since we were wee lads and lasses yet, many of us find them far from magically delicious.  No, we don't want to eat more greens! THE DILEMMA How do we get our kids to...

Would you call yourself Tech Savvy? Navigating technology is a challenge and if it is a challenge for me, then how much more challenging must it be for my kids? I don't even know where to begin with navigating...

Recently, my sister gave up a battle and told her 14 year old she could dye her hair purple, and not just the temporary wash-out way. She was probably caught in a weak moment.  “If Auntie will do it...

March Traditions Traditions play an important role in the rich engagement of communities and families. Ultimately, it is often these times that we remember when reflecting on our past.  It is also these memories that influence who we are and...

New Year, New You! The Roman’s celebrated March 1st as the start of the New Year.  In fact, the original calendar year was only ten months.  The Latin roots are reflected in our last four months: Septem(seven), Octo(eight), Novem(nine), and...

Not What I Expected So let me start this by telling you that I am not a hiker. When I was six, my dad and uncle took me on a hike. We walked up a trail. I couldn't wait until...

The days are getting warmer and the sun is out longer each day! With a little wishful thinking, summer is right around the corner!  The idea of those sweet summer months can make any child crave the beach and...

The Battle of Boys vs Books I have three kids-two boys and a little girl. My boys are 10 and 7, and my girl is 6. They are at the beginning of their school years, but I am already seeing...