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Good to Know Every Bite Counts for Babies

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o amount of added sugar is OK for a baby’s development. “Avoid foods and beverages with added sugars during the first 2 years of life,” says the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee after a recent study on the effects of sugars on babies. They went on to say, “Nutritional exposures during the first 1,000 days of life not only contribute to long-term health but also help shape taste preferences and food choices.”

There’s a new motto for parents when it comes to feeding babies from birth until 2 years of age: “Every bite counts.” To see the report in full visit: dietaryguidelines.gov.

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ame night gets better with the release of three new games from Ravens­ burger, publisher of award-winning board games and toys. The popular Villainous game launches a new franchise based in the Marvel Comic Universe with Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power. WWE Superstars hit the table in WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game. And the classic Halloween romp Hocus Pocus is reimagined into a family game with Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game.

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Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game is a quick-to-play, cooperative game that includes your favorite spells and quotes from the film, as well as a special appearance from Binx the cat. Players work together to stop the Sanderson sisters from draining the lives of Salem’s children by ruining their potion before the sun rises. Ages 8+ / $19.99 MSRP / Available on Amazon

WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game by Ravensburger Recreating the action of the Royal Rumble, WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game allows up to ten players to face off as one of 30 fanfavorite Legends, including “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, the Undertaker and Andre the Giant. Players use hands of Action cards—including attacks, defenses, and signature moves—to deal damage and throw each other over the top rope. Eliminated Legends are then replaced with new ones from the deck.

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s summer becomes entrenched in the Bay Area, the temperature will be rising. After months of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families have been increasing their time outdoors. While we welcome the sunshine and hot summer days that the Bay Area provides, families need to familiarize themselves with the signs of heat stroke.

What is heat stroke?

Heatstroke is the most serious heat related illness.

Heatstroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature.

The body’s temperature rapidly rises, the body’s sweating mechanism fails and the body is not able to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106° F or higher within 10-15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Those at greatest risk include infants and children up to the age of four. In the very young, the central nervous system is

not fully developed.

What are the warning signs of heat stroke?

Signs of heat stroke vary but may include the following: • An extremely high body temperature (above 103° F) • Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating) • Rapid, strong pulse • Throbbing headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Confusion

What to do if I see someone with any of the warning signs of heat stroke?

If you observe any of the above signs, you may be dealing with a life threatening emergency.

Have someone call 911 while you begin cooling the victim.

Do the following: • Get the victim to a shady area and remove excess clothing.

• Cool the person with whatever means are available — place in

a cool tub of water or a cool shower, spray with a garden hose, sponge with cool water, fan while misting with cool water, or place ice packs or cold, wet towels on the person’s head, neck, armpits and groin. Monitor body temperature and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101°-103°F. • Get medical assistance as soon as possible.

Prevention Heatstroke is predictable and preventable. Take these steps to prevent heatstroke during hot weather:

• Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing.

• Protect against sunburn. Protect yourself outdoors with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

Staying hydrated will help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature.

• Never leave anyone in a parked car. This is a common cause of heat-related deaths in children. When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car can rise 20 degrees F in 10 minutes.

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fter the end of the school year excitement fades and the thrill of a trip to the pool wears off, I begin to notice the first signs of summer boredom settling in.

The kids start to bicker, they seem to be drawn more to electronics and less to fun outings, and getting them to pitch in around the house is a chore in of itself. After checking the calendar and noting that the first day of school is still weeks away, something has to be done to battle the boredom.

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1. PICK A PROJECT

If your house is anything like mine, there are always unfinished projects to work on. Clean the closets, sort the toys, or work in the yard. Teach your kids how to bake a cake or encourage them to plan a menu and cook dinner. You may need to assist depending on the age of your children.

Give them chores they have never tried before so they have the benefit of learning something new and you gain the added bonus of a cleaner house.

Change the scenery When the kids seem antsy and bored, try a change of scenery for a quick mood adjustment. Go for a walk, play in the backyard, hop into the car and do some errands, or even play in an area of the house that you don’t commonly use for play. We all get stir crazy if we stay in the same place too long.

2. TAKE A DAY TRIP

Speaking of changing the scenery, consider taking a day trip to break up the long summer days. Explore local attractions or travel a few hours to visit a nearby city. A socially distanced trip to the zoo, beach, museum, or farm can give you and the kids something to look forward to and break up the boredom. If a bigger day trip isn’t in the budget, pack a lunch and spend the day at neighboring town’s park. Google to see what free activities are in your area. There are often seasonal activities that you may not be aware of. In light of Covid-19, check to see if location is open and if reservations are needed.

3. PUT A CRAB IN WATER

An old friend once told me “Put a crab in water.” which is a solution for any age. A bath or shower can lighten anyone’s mood whether you are dealing with a fussy baby or an exhausted mom. Water play can also lighten the mood. Head to the pool, set up the sprinkler in the backyard, fill some water balloons, or visit the beach. A day playing in water can turn your kids from grumpy to happy in no time.

4. GIVE IN TO ELECTRONICS

It won’t hurt to give in to the desire to play on tablets and watch TV once in awhile. Plan a movie marathon or let the kids have extra screen time to help kill the boredom of the end of summer days. Take an online trip to the library to download some new books and exchange reading minutes for extra screen time. The kids will be happy with their bonus game time and they will sharpen their reading skills before school starts.

5. HOST A SOCIAL DISTANT PLAYDATE

Invite a friend over for backyard playtime. Someone new to play with and talk to can lighten the mood and give siblings a much-needed break from playing (and fighting) with each other. As a stay-at-home mom, I love to invite other moms and their kids over. The moms enjoy adult conversation while kids enjoy play time and everyone is glad for a break from the typical day.

The end of summer may feel long now but before we know it the kids will be back doing school in person or online. We will be craving a day off. In the meantime, make the best of the long, lazy days of summer and battle summer boredom one day at a time.

Sarah Lyons is a writer and stay at home mom of six children, including 3-year-old triplets.

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• Head Over Heels Athletic Arts THE TOP 5

• Bay Aerial Gymnastics • Dance10 Performing Arts • Head Over Heels Athletic Arts • Kinetic Arts Center • University Village Community Center

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Gymnastics Camp THE TOP 5

• Black Diamond Kids Center • City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Gymnastics Camp • EncoreGym • Liberty Gymnastic Training Center • San Ramon Valley Dance Academy

Best Health and Special Needs Summer Camp Alameda County

• Kids Gym Berkeley • Quest Therapeutic Camps • Raskob Institute Summer Camp Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Walnut Creek Specialized Recreation Daycamp THE TOP 3

• Orion Academy • Quest Therapeutic Camp • Walnut Creek Specialized Recreation Daycamp

Best Holiday and Vacation Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

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• Fiddleheads

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• Jewish Community Center of the East Bay

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • Kids Gym Berkeley • Monkey Business Camp • Oakland Zoo Camp • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Holiday Weeks, President Week And Spring Break Camps THE TOP 5

• Adventure Day Camp • City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Holiday Weeks, President Week And Spring Break Camps • Roughing it • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land • Steve & Kate’s Camp

Best Horse Riding Summer Camp THE WINNER

• Roughing It Day Camp THE TOP 5

• Castle Rock Arabians • Kenilworth Stables • Nola Giddings Peruvian Paso Horses • Roughing It Day Camp • Skyline Ranch

Best Leadership Development Summer Camp THE WINNER

• Monkey Business Camp THE TOP 5

• Camp Winnarainbow • Go Girls Leadership Team • Monkey Business Camp • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land • Trackers Earth: Bay Area 22

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Contra Costa County

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre • Berkeley Playhouse • Crowden Music Center • Jazzschool Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp • Jingle Jamboree Music

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department L.I.T • Crestmont Summer Camp • Diablo Theatre Company’s Singout • Eastwood Leadership Camp • Salesian College Preparatory

Best Lego Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Lawrence Hall Of Science THE TOP 3

• Lawrence Hall Of Science • Play-Well Teknologies • Techknowhow Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Departments Lego Camps THE TOP 3

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Departments Lego Camps • Play-Well Teknologies • Techknowhow

Best Marine Summer Camp THE WINNER

• Alameda Community Sailing Center THE TOP 3

• Alameda Community Sailing Center • Encinal Yacht Club • Treasure Island Sailing Center

Best Music and Singing Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Cazadero Music Camp THE TOP 5

• Cazadero Music Camp • City of El Cerrito Madcap Musical • Performing Academy Musical Theater • Poison Apple Musical Theater Summer Camp • The Ballet School Performing Arts

Best Nature and Outdoor Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Monkey Business Camp THE TOP 5

• Kids For the Bay • Monkey Business Camp • Oakland Zoo • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land • Trackers Earth: Bay Area Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Summer Camp • Roughing It Day Camp • Salesian College Preparatory • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land • Sienna Ranch

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0

Best Overnight Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Camp Winnarainbow THE TOP 5

• Camp Tawonga • Camp Winnarainbow • Cazadero Music Camp • Project Ember • Young Actors’ Theatre Camp Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Camp Ravencliff THE TOP 5

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department Camp Ravencliff • CYO Camp • Eastwood Leadership Camp • Frontier Ranch Camp • Project Ember

Best Performing Arts Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre THE TOP 10

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre • Berkeley Playhouse • Berkeley Repertory Theatre • Camp Ember • Contra Costa Civic Theatre • Dance/10 • Kids ‘N Dance • Mr. D’s Music Club • Oakland Ballet • Young Actors’ Theatre Camp Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Poison Apple Productions THE TOP 5

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre

• Contra Costa Civic Theatre • Pinole Young Actors • Poison Apple Productions • The Ballet School Performing Arts

• Bronco Baseball Academy • El Cerrito Sports Camp • Saint Mary’s College Athletic Camps • Salesian College Preparatory

Best Preschool Age Summer Camp

Best STEM Summer Camp

Alameda County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Monkey Business Camp

• Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• Jumpin’ Gymsters • Kids Gym Berkeley • Kids ‘N Dance • Monkey Business Camp • The Child Unique Contra Costa County

• Chabot Space & Science Center • Lawrence Hall of Science • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land • The Coder School • The Crucible

THE WINNER

Contra Costa County

• Viva el Espanol

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• Lawrence Hall of Science

• Adventure Day Camp • Poison Apple Productions • The Ballet School Performing Arts • The Saklan School • Viva el Espanol

THE TOP 5

Alameda County

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Departments Mysteries Of Science And Crazy, Funky Science Camps • Lawrence Hall of Science • Play-Well Teknologies Best Sports Summer Camp • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Alameda County Your Land THE WINNER • Tech Know How • Cal Sports Camps THE TOP 5

• Alameda Community Sailing Center • Bay Aerials Gymnastics • Bladium • Cal Sports Camps • Oakland Ice Center Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5

Best Teen Focused Summer Camp Alameda County THE WINNER

• Girls on the Go Camp THE TOP 5

• Girls on the Go Camp • Lawrence Hall of Science • Monkey Business Camp • Ohlone For Kids And Teens • The Crucible

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 Contra Costa County

THE TOP 10

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Acorn Learning Center Danville • Choice in Learning Montessori • Creative Play Center • Happy Days Learning Center • Nomura Preschool • Old Firehouse School • Play and Learn School • St. Patrick School • The Child Day School • Valley Christian Preschool

• 3 O’Clock Rock • Alameda Studio Time • East Bay Music Together • Kids ‘N’ Clay Pottery Studio • The Crucible

• East Bay Center For The Performing Arts THE TOP 5

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Departments Explorers Camp • East Bay Center For The Performing Arts • Lawrence Hall of Science

• Richmond Art Center • Trackers Earth Bay

Best Child Care Referral and Support Agency THE WINNER

• BANANAS

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Richmond Art Center THE TOP 5

• i heart art • Rebel Art School • Richmond Art Center • Shadelands Art Center • Village Center for the Arts

Best Special Needs Child Care

Best Ballet Classes

THE WINNER

THE WINNER (TIE)

CHILD CARE

• Kids Gym Berkeley

Best Child Care

• Alameda Ballet Academy • East Bay Dance Center

• Ala Costa Centers • Easter Seals Kaleidoscope • Kids Gym Berkeley • Kids Overcoming, LLC • School Of Imagination In Dublin

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Genius Kids THE TOP 10

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Duck’s Nest Inc • East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Genius Kids • Grand Lake Montessori • Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Montessori School at Five Canyons • The Child Unique • Valley Christian Preschool Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Choice in Learning Montessori 24

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THE TOP 5

Alameda County

THE TOP 5

• Alameda Ballet Academy • Berkeley City Ballet • East Bay Dance Center • Kids ‘N Dance • Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• The Ballet School Performing Arts THE TOP 5

CLASSES AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

• Black Diamond Kids Center • Diablo Ballet • East County Performing Arts Center • Studio A • The Ballet School Performing Arts

Best Art Classes

Best Circus Arts Classes

Alameda County

Alameda County

THE WINNER

• Kids ‘N’ Clay Pottery Studio

THE WINNER

• Head Over Heels Athletic Arts

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • Dance 10 Performing Arts Center • East Bay Dance Center • Kids ‘N Dance

Best Faith-Based Cultural Awareness Program

Contra Costa County

• JCC East Bay

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Katie’s Dance Studio and Company

• Kids ‘N Dance ‘N Theater Arts

THE TOP 5

• JCC East Bay • PJ Library • Valley Christian Center

THE TOP 5

• Bay Aerial Gymnastics • Head Over Heels Athletic Arts • Kids ‘N Dance • Kinetic Arts Center • Trapeze Arts Contra Costa County

THE TOP 3

• City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department • East Bay Center For The Performing Arts • Kids ‘N Dance ‘N Theater Arts

Best Classes for Musical Instrument Instruction Alameda County

• Black Diamond Kids Center • Community Youth Center • In Motion Dance Center • Katie’s Dance Studio and Company • The Ballet School Performing Arts

Best Enrichment and After-School Programs

THE WINNER

Alameda County

• Crowden Music Center

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• Kids ‘N Dance

• Crowden Music Center • East Bay Music Together • Jingle Jamboree Music • Notes Music Academy • Oakland School For the Arts

THE TOP 10

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Lamorinda Music THE TOP 5

• Andreas Musical Adventure • Lamorinda Music • School of Rock • Strings & Keys • Village Music School

Best Dance Classes

• 3 O’Clock Rock • Berkeley Ballet Theater • Big Spirit Studio • Classroom Matters • Crowden Music Center • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Kids ‘N Dance • Oakland Youth Chorus • Pacific Boychoir Academy • Sarah’s Science - This Land Is Your Land Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Viva el Espanol

Alameda County

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER (TIE)

• Holbrook Language Academy • Pleasant Hill Elementary School • Poison Apple Productions • Village Center for the Arts • Viva el Espanol

• Alameda Ballet Academy • Berkeley Ballet Theater THE TOP 5

• Alameda Ballet Academy • Berkeley Ballet Theater

Alameda County THE WINNER

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 3

• JCC Contra Costa • Salesian College Preparatory • St David School

Best Gymnastics Classes Alameda County THE WINNER

• Bay Aerial Gymnastics THE TOP 5

• Bay Aerial Gymnastics • Bay Island Gymnastics • Diablo Gymnastics School • Golden Bear Gymnastics • Head Over Heels Athletic Arts Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Liberty Gymnastics THE TOP 5

• Black Diamond Kids Center • City Of El Cerrito Recreation Department - Gymnastics Program • Community Youth Center • Liberty Gymnastic Training Center • My Gym

Best Language Class Alameda County THE WINNER

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional • Sakura Gakuen • Shu Ren International School

• Berkeley Math Club • Firecracker Math • Kumon • Mathnasium • Russian School of Mathematics

Contra Costa County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Kumon

• Viva el Espanol THE TOP 5

• Contra Costa Chinese School • Holbrook Language Academy • Kurumi Japenese • Spanish for Children • Viva el Espanol

Best Martial Arts Classes

Contra Costa County

THE TOP 5

• Berkeley Math Club • Huntington Learning Center • Kumon • Mathnasium • Russian School of Mathematics

Best Swim Classes Alameda County

Alameda County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Canyon Swim School

• Aikido Shusekai THE TOP 5

• Aikido Shusekai • Emeryville Martial Arts • Kuk Sool Won • TG Taekwondo • West-Wind Karate School

THE TOP 5

• AquaTech Swim School • Canyon Swim School • Downtown Berkeley YMCA • Mills College • Ohana Aquatics Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• City Of El Cerrito Swim Center

• City Of El Cerrrito Recreation Department Karate Classes THE TOP 5

• City Of El Cerrrito Recreation Department Karate Classes • East Bay Judo Institute • El Cerrito Martial Arts • Jue’s Taekwando • SAMA Academy of Martial Arts

Best Math Programs After School Alameda County THE WINNER

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THE TOP 5

• Albany Aquatic Center • AquaTech Swim School Concord • Canyon Swim School • City Of El Cerrito Swim Center • Splash Swim Center

Best Testing Preparation Program Alameda County THE WINNER

• Classroom Matters THE TOP 3

• Classroom Matters

• Kumon • Tutor Corps Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Cal Prep Academy THE TOP 3

• Cal Prep Academy • Huntington Learning Center • Tutor Corps

Best Theater and Performing Arts Classes Alameda County THE WINNER

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre THE TOP 5

• Bay Area Children’s Theatre • Berkeley Ballet Theater • Berkeley Playhouse • Kids ‘N Dance • Valley Christian Center Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Poison Apple Productions THE TOP 5

• Contra Costa Civic Theater • East Bay Center for the Performing Arts • Poison Apple Productions • The Ballet School Performing Arts • Town Hall Theatre Co-Lafayette

Best Tutoring or Educational Support Programs Alameda County THE WINNER

• Classroom Matters THE TOP 3

• Classroom Matters • Kaplan • Tutor Corps Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Kumon

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 THE TOP 3

THE TOP 5

• Classroom Matters • Huntington Learning Center • Kumon

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Berkwood Hedge School • Ecole Bilingual de Berkeley • Grand Lake Montessori • Park Day School

Early Childhood Family Music Class Alameda County THE WINNER

• Crowden Music Center THE TOP 5

• Crowden Music Center • East Bay Kindermusik • East Bay Music Together • Pacific Boychoir Academy • Piedmont East Bay Childrens Choir

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• East Bay Waldorf School THE TOP 5

• East Bay Waldorf School • Holbrook Elementary School • St Mary School • St Joseph School • The Saklan School

Contra Costa County

Best Bilingual Elementary School

THE WINNER

Alameda County

• Kindermusik With Miss Lindsay & Friends

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• Creative Play Center Tot Time • East Bay Music Together • Gymboree Play & Music • Kindermusik With Miss Lindsay & Friends

• The Renaissance International School THE TOP 5

• East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional • Shu Ren International School • The Renaissance International School Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Tinkergarten

• Holbrook Elementary School THE TOP 5

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Best Alternative Learning Styles Elementary School Alameda County THE WINNER

• Holbrook Elementary School • Meadow Homes Elementary School • St David School • Yesmi • Ygnacio Valley Elementary School

Best Faith-Based Elementary School Alameda County THE WINNER

• Valley Christian Schools THE TOP 5

• Corpus Christi School • Our Lady of Guadalupe School • St Philip Neri School • St Theresa Catholic School • Valley Christian Schools Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• St. Isidore School THE TOP 5

• King’s Valley Christian School • St Isidore School • St Mary of the Immaculate Conception • St Patrick School • St Paul School

Best Independent Elementary School Alameda County THE WINNER

• Black Pine Circle School THE TOP 10

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Berkwood Hedge School • Black Pine Circle School • Grand Lake Montessori • Pacific Boychoir Academy • St Philip Neri School • The Berkeley School • The Crowden School • The Renaissance International School • Valley Christian Schools Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Prospect Sierra Elementary School

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 THE TOP 10

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• Cornell Elementary School • East Bay Waldorf School • Holbrook language Academy • Montessori Family School • Prospect Sierra Elementary School • St Isidore School • St Mary School • The Meher School • The Saklan School • The Seven Hills School

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Berkwood Hedge School • Black Pine Circle School • Grand Lake Montessori • Valley Christian Schools

• Catahoula Coffee • Coffee Shop Walnut Creek • Donut Time • Ginger’s Gelato • ROOTED

Contra Costa County

Best Ice Cream Parlor

Best Montessori Elementary School

• Athenian School • Cornell Elementary School • Holbrook Elementary School • Montessori Family School • Prospect Sierra Elementary School

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Grand Lake Montessori THE TOP 5

THE WINNER (TIE)

• Holbrook Elementary School • Prospect Sierra Elementary School THE TOP 5

• American International Montessori School • Grand Lake Montessori • Montessori Elementary School of Alameda • Rising Star Montessori • The Renaissance International School

• Montessori Family School THE TOP 5

• Eagle Peak Montessori School • Montessori Family School • Montessori School of Concord • Montessori School of San Ramon • Pearlite Montessori House of Children

THE WINNER

• Fentons Creamery THE TOP 5

• Fentons Creamery • iScream • Lush Gelato • Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery • Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Baskin-Robbins THE TOP 5

• Baskin-Robbins • Ginger’s Gelato • iScream • Lottie’s Creamery • San Francisco Creamery

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

Alameda County

FOOD Best Family Friendly Coffee Shop

Best Pizza Parlor Alameda County THE WINNER

• Zachary’s Chicago Pizza

Alameda County

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Arizmendi Bakery • Gioia Pizzeria • The Cheeseboard Pizza • The Star on Grand • Zachary’s Chicago Pizza

• Bette’s Oceanview Diner THE TOP 5

Alameda County

• Bette’s Oceanview Diner • Cafe Jolie • Crepevine • Doyle Street Cafe • Montclair Egg Shop

THE WINNER

Contra Costa County

THE TOP 10

• Black Pine Circle School

THE WINNER

• Cheese Board Pizza • Jules Thin Crust

Best Progressive Elementary School

• Catahoula Coffee 28

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Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Zachary’s Chicago Pizza

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • MOD Pizza • panCoast Pizza • Papi’s Pizza Roma • Pizza My Heart • Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria • Round Table Pizza • Skipolini’s Pizza • Zachary’s Chicago Pizza

THE TOP 3

• James & the Giant Cupcake • Kara’s Cupcakes • SusieCakes

• Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Fitness THE TOP 5

Alameda County THE WINNER THE TOP 5

• Batch Pastries • Crispian Bakery • Crixa Cakes • Fournee Bakery • Masse’s Pastries Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• A Sweet Affair Bakery THE TOP 5

• A Sweet Affair Bakery • Danville Bakery • Happy Heart Bakery • Katrina Rozelle Pastries and Desserts • Lunardi’s Markets

Best Place to Buy Cupcakes Alameda County THE WINNER

• James & the Giant Cupcake THE TOP 5

• Crispian Bakery • Feel Good Bakery • James & the Giant Cupcake • Ladyfingers Bakery • Love at First Bite Bakery Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• SusieCakes

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

Best Place to Buy a Birthday Cake

• Masse’s Pastries

• Claremont • Downtown Berkeley YMCA • Equinox Berkeley

FUN AND ATTRACTIONS Best Amusement Park Alameda County THE WINNER

• Children’s Fairyland THE TOP 5

• California’s Great America • Children’s Fairyland • Oakland Zoo • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Pixieland Amusement Park THE TOP 5

• Club Pilates • Fitness 19 • Lakeridge • Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Fitness • YMCA Irvin Deucher

Best Bowling Alley Alameda County THE WINNER

• Albany Bowl THE TOP 3

• Albany Bowl • Bowlero Alameda • Plank Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Albany Bowl THE TOP 3

• Albany Bowl • Clayton Valley Bowl • Danville Bowl

• California’s Great America • Happy Hollow Park & Zoo • Oakland Zoo • Pixieland Amusement Park • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Best Indoor Play Place

Best Athletic Clubs

• Bay Aerials Gymnastics • Kids Gym Berkeley • Lawrence Hall of Science • Play Date - Play Redefined • Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Downtown Berkeley YMCA THE TOP 5

• Berkeley Ironworks • Bladium

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Play Date - Play Redefined THE TOP 5

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 THE TOP 3

• Diablo Rock Gym • Sky High Sports • Studio Grow

Best Local Farm Alameda County THE WINNER

• Tilden Little Farm

Best Place for Ice Skating Alameda County THE WINNER

• Oakland Ice Center THE TOP 3

• Dublin Iceland • Little Ice Rink • Oakland Ice Center

THE TOP 3

• Lindsay Wildlife Experience • Monterey Bay Aquarium • Oakland Zoo

Coolest Place to take a Tour Alameda County THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

Contra Costa County

• Mt Tamalpais State Park

• Ardenwood • Harley Farms Goat Dairy • Tilden Little Farm

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

• Walnut Creek Downtown

• Jelly Belly Factory • USS Hornet Museum • USS Potomac

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Tilden Little Farm THE TOP 3

THE TOP 3

• City Of Martinez’s Ice Skating Pop-Up Rink • Dublin Iceland Ice Skating • Walnut Creek Downtown

• Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees • Sienna Ranch • Tilden Little Farm

Best Place to Entertain Your Teen

Best Museum

• Plank

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Oakland Museum of California THE TOP 5

• California Academy of Sciences • Chabot Space and Science Center • Exploratorium • Lawrence Hall of Science • Oakland Museum of California Contra Costa County

Alameda County THE WINNER

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Alcatraz Island THE TOP 3

• Alcatraz Island • Jelly Belly Factory • Vasco Caves Regional Park

THE TOP 3

• Oakland Zoo • Plank • Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Round 1 THE TOP 3

• Round 1 • Sky High • Walnut Creek Downtown

HEALTH Best Dentist For Kids Alameda County

THE WINNER

Best Zoo or Aquarium

• Lawrence Hall of Science

Alameda County

• Aloha Pediatric Dentistry

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• Oakland Zoo

• Alameda Pediatric Dentistry • Aloha Pediatric Dentistry • Children’s Dentistry - Nicholas Ching, D.D.S,Inc. • Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry • Uptown Pediatric Dentistry

THE TOP 5

• Blackhawk Auto Museum • California Academy of Science • Lawrence Hall of Science • Lindsay Wildlife Experience • Rosie the Riveter Museum

THE TOP 3

• California Academy Of Science • Monterey Bay Aquarium • Oakland Zoo Contra Costa County THE WINNER

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• Oakland Zoo

THE WINNER

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 Contra Costa County

THE TOP 5

• Harlan J. Wong, OD • Aloha Pediatric Dentistry • Imagine Optometry THE TOP 5 • Timothy Sanders, OD • Aloha Pediatric Dentistry • UC Berkeley School of Optometry Professional • Danville Pediatric Dentistry Program • Fong Karen T DDS • Pediatric Dentist of Pleasant Hill • Ursula Moonsamy, OD Contra Costa County • Pediatric Dentistry San Ramon THE WINNER

Best Hospital/Medical Center Alameda County THE WINNER

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital THE TOP 5

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Summit Campus • Family Paths Inc • John Muir Health/UCSF Health Berkeley Outpatient Center • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

• Alameda Pediatric Associates • Berkeley Pediatric Medical Group • East Bay Pediatrics • Katya Gerwein, MD - Stanford Children’s Health • Primary Pediatric Medical Group Contra Costa County

• UC Berkeley School of Optometry

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• East Bay Ophthalmology • Gabe Resperio OD • Lamorinda Optometry • Ruzicka and Lacey OD • UC Berkeley School of Optometry

• Lynne Whyte, MD • Lynne Whyte, MD • Montgomery Kong MD • Toby F. Lustig, MD • San Ramon Valley Primary Care • Tri-Valley Pediatrics

Best Orthodontist

Best Sports Medicine Practice

Alameda County

Alameda County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Alameda Pediatric Dentistry

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

THE TOP 5

• Alameda Pediatric Dentistry • Berkeley Orthodontics THE WINNER • Drs. Johnson & Jolley • John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Orthodontics Medical Center • Ikeda & Righellis Orthodontics THE TOP 5 • Montclair Orthodontics • Alta Bates Summit Medical Contra Costa County Center | Alta Bates Campus THE WINNER • John Muir Health, Walnut Creek • Axelrode Orthodontics Medical Center THE TOP 5 • Kaiser Permanente Walnut • Axelrode Orthodontics Creek Medical Center • Josh McCormick, DDS • San Ramon Medical Center • Scott McElroy DDS, MDS • UCSF Benioff Children’s • San Ramon Orthodontics Hospital • Smile Power Orthodontics Alameda County

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

Contra Costa County

Best Optometrist

Group

THE TOP 3

• Sports & Orthopedic Specialists • Stanford Children’s Orthopedics • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital THE TOP 3

• Dr. Selina Shah, MD • Steven Isono, MD • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Best Pediatrician

THE WINNER

Alameda County

• UC Berkeley School of Optometry

• Berkeley Pediatric Medical

THE WINNER August 2020 | ParentsPress.com

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Best Faith-Based High School

• Tilden Preparatory School • The Athenian School

THE WINNER

Best Special Needs Programs in a High School

• Valley Christian High School THE TOP 5

Best Alternative Learning Style High School

• Bishop O’Dowd High School • Holy Names High School • Saint Mary’s College High School • St. Joseph Notre Dame High School • Valley Christian High School

Alameda County

Contra Costa County

HIGH SCHOOLS

THE WINNER

• Valley Christian High School THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 3

• Bayhill High School • Maybeck High School • Moreau Catholic • Valley Christian High School • Tilden Preparatory School

• Carondelet High School • De La Salle High School • Salesian College Preparatory

Contra Costa County

Alameda County

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5

• Orinda Academy • Orion Academy • Salesian College Preparatory • The Athenian School • Tilden Preparatory School

Best Boarding School in the Bay Area THE WINNER

• The Athenian School THE TOP 5

• Archbishop Riordan High School • Eastside College Preparatory School • San Domenico • The Athenian School • Woodside Priory School

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Best Independent High School

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Tilden Preparatory School THE TOP 5

• Bayhill High School • East Bay German International School • Fusion Academy • The Phillips Academy • Tilden Preparatory School Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Orinda Academy THE TOP 5

• Fusion Academy • Holden High School • Orinda Academy • Orion Academy • Tilden Preparatory School

• Tilden Preparatory School THE TOP 10

• Bentley School • California Crosspoint Academy • Head Royce School • Maybeck High School • Millennium High School • Quarry Lane • The Athenian School • The College Preparatory School • Tilden Preparatory School • Valley Christian High School Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5

• Bentley School • Holden High School • Orinda Academy • Salesian College Preparatory

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Best Bilingual Middle School THE WINNER

• East Bay German International School THE TOP 5

• East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • Shu Ren International School • The Renaissance International School

Best Faith-Based Middle School THE WINNER

• Valley Christian Schools THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5

• East Bay Waldorf School • Prospect Sierra School • St Isidore School • The Athenian School • The Seven Hills School

• East Bay Waldorf School • Prospect Sierra School • The Saklan School • The Seven Hills School • Tilden Preparatory School

Best Montessori Middle School

Best Special Needs Programs in a Middle School

• Corpus Christi School • Oakland Hebrew Day School • St Philip Neri School • St Theresa Catholic School • Valley Christian Schools

Alameda County

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• St Isidore School THE TOP 5

• Christ the King • St Isidore School • St John the Baptist • St Patrick School • St Paul School

Best Independent Middle School Alameda County THE WINNER

• Black Pine Circle School THE TOP 10

• Bentley School • Black Pine Circle School • East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Head-Royce School • Prospect Sierra School • St Paul’s Episcopal School • The Crowden School • The Renaissance International School • Valley Christian Schools Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• The Seven Hills School

THE WINNER

Alameda County

• The Renaissance International School

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 3

• Montessori Family School • The Renaissance International School • Urban Montessori Charter School • Valley Montessori School • Washington Ave Montessori

• Raskob Day School and Learning Institute • The Phillips Academy • Tilden Preparatory School

Contra Costa County

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Hope Academy For Dyslexics • Pine Hollow Middle School • Tilden Preparatory School

• Eagle Peak Montessori School THE TOP 3

• Tilden Preparatory School

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Tilden Preparatory School

• Eagle Peak Montessori School • Fountainhead • Montessori Family School

Best Progressive Middle School Alameda County THE WINNER

• Black Pine Circle School THE TOP 5

• Black Pine Circle School • Crowden School • Park Day School • Prospect Sierra School • Redwood Day School Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• The Seven Hills School

PRESCHOOLS Best Bilingual Preschool Alameda County THE WINNER

• The Renaissance International School THE TOP 5

• East Bay German International School August 2020 | ParentsPress.com

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B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional • Shu Ren International School • The Renaissance International School Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Nomura Preschool THE TOP 5

• El Cerrito Preschool Co-op • La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Mi Mundo Preschool • Nomura Preschool • Spanish 4 Children

Best Faith-Based Preschool

THE TOP 10

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Grand Lake Montessori • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Montessori Family School: Preschool-Kindergarten • Step One School • The Child Unique • The Renaissance International School • Valley Christian Preschool

Contra Costa County THE WINNER

Alameda County

• Nomura Preschool

THE WINNER

THE TOP 10

• Valley Christian Preschool THE TOP 5

• Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • St Philip Neri Preschool • Temple Beth Abraham • Valley Christian Preschool Contra Costa County

• Clayton Valley Parent Preschool • Creative Play Center • East Bay Waldorf School • El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op • Fountainhead Montessori School • Happy Days Learning Center • Nomura Preschool • Old Firehouse School • The Child Day School • The Saklan School

• Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Montessori School at Five Canyons • Step One School • Stratford School • Valley Christian Preschool Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Nomura Preschool THE TOP 10

• Clayton Children’s Center • Clayton Valley Parent Preschool • Creative Play Center • El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op • Happy Days Learning Center • La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Larson’s Children’s Center • Nomura Preschool • Play and Learn School • The White Pony

Best Montessori Preschool Alameda County THE WINNER

• Grand Lake Montessori THE TOP 5

• Grand Lake Montessori • Clayton Valley Parent PreSchool Best Large Preschool • Montessori Family School: THE TOP 5 (Total Capacity 31 Children Preschool-Kindergarten • Montessori School at Five • Clayton Valley Parent PreSchool or More) Canyons • King’s Valley Preschool Alameda County • Rockridge Montessori School • St David School THE WINNER • The Child Unique • St Mary School • Jewish Community Center of Contra Costa County • St Paul School the East Bay THE WINNER

Best Independent Preschool Alameda County THE WINNER

• Grand Lake Montessori 34

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THE TOP 10

THE WINNER

• Aquatic Park School • Chatham Nursery School • Duck’s Nest Inc • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Grand Lake Montessori

• Choice in Learning Montessori THE TOP 5

• Choice in Learning Montessori • Fountainhead Montessori School

B E S T O F PA R E N T S ’ P R E S S 2 0 2 0 • La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Montessori School of Concord • Springfield Montessori School

• Kids Gym Berkeley • KidTopia Indoor Play Center • Play Date - Play Redefined • The Crucible

Contra Costa County Best Small Preschool (Total Capacity 30 Children THE WINNER or Less) • Pump It Up Alameda County THE WINNER

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School THE TOP 5

• Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Duck Pond • Genius Kids • Montclair Community Play Center (MCPC) • Montessori School at Five Canyons

THE TOP 5

• Bounce Farm • Pump It Up • Sky High Sports - Concord • The Ballet School Performing Arts • THE LOT City Center

Best Birthday Outdoor Party Venue THE WINNER

Contra Costa County

• Roberts Regional Recreation Area

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

• Clayton Valley Parent Preschool THE TOP 5

• Clayton Valley Parent Preschool • Creative Play Center • East Bay Waldorf School • Pied Piper Preschool • The Saklan School

• Children’s Fairyland • Oakland Zoo • Roberts Regional Recreation Area

Best Family Photographer THE WINNER

• Joy Coakley Photography THE TOP 5

• Amelia Plumb Photography • Amy Perl Photography • Clayton J. Mitchell Photography • Hi + Hello Photography • Joy Coakley Photography Contra Costa County

SERVICES

THE WINNER

Best Birthday Indoor Party Venue

THE TOP 5

Alameda County THE WINNER

• Kids Gym Berkeley THE TOP 5

• Chabot Space & Science

• Yuri Pettengill Photography • Gretchen Adams Photography • Hold Em’ Photography • Jessica McCoy Photography • Nornhold Photography • Yuri Pettengill Photography

Best Kids Party Entertainment Alameda County THE WINNER

• Fire Pixie Entertainment THE TOP 3

• Buki the Clown • Fire Pixie Entertainment • Magician Mike Della Penna • The Dilly Dallies • Vivarium Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Fabulous Frank of Playland-Notat-the-Beach THE TOP 3

• Buki the Clown • Fabulous Frank of Playland-Notat-the-Beach • Magician Mike Della Penna • The Ballet School Performing Arts • Vivarium

Best Place for a Kids Haircut Alameda County THE WINNER

• Snips Children’s Hair Salon THE TOP 5

• Howie T at Salon One • Little Scissors - Kids Hair Salon • Peoples Barber & Shop • Snippety Crickets • Snips Children’s Hair Salon Contra Costa County THE WINNER

• Cool Tops THE TOP 5

• Cool Tops • Pigtails and Crewcuts • Pony Tails • Salon One 50 • Straight Edge Barber August 2020 | ParentsPress.com

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