We hope that those of you who are back in the school routine have had a smooth transition and that the rest of you are enjoying the beautiful Santa Barbara weather. As some of our children embarked on Junior High this week, we realize that we are entering new territory... multiple classes with more homework, more intense sports, babysitting, relationships, make-up, puberty... YIKES!  We're finding ourselves looking to TEEN & TWEEN RESOURCES for our own families. Remember to check out and PRINT our BACK TO SCHOOL and FALL GUIDE with great information for all ages on classes, sports, tutors, fall events and more.

Our TEEN & TWEEN RESOURCES listed on SBParent.com cover a wide range of topics:
Academic Support, Babysitter Training, College Checklists, College Financial Support, Internships/College Resources/CIT Programs and Sports, Clubs, and Activities >> 

• INTERN & VOLUNTEER: Be sure to check out our FAMILIES GIVING BACK for ideas for teen community service hours and internships. Volunteers are needed this weekend for the SB Triathalon and on September 25th for the 19th Annual Day of Caring. >>
• BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITIES: Teen babysitters can post their availability free of charge on our CLASSIFIEDS >>
• SCHOLARSHIPS: There are amazing college scholarship opportunities through the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara for both 4 year universities and city college. Learn about their application process >>
• COLLEGE TRACK: Check out the senior year COLLEGE CHECKLIST to make sure your kids are on track >>
• BRACES: Research options for ORTHODONTIC treatment for your teens >>
• AUDITIONS: Scroll down to learn more about an opportunity for local teens to be part of a TV show. 

Alexandra Adams is a new mother and a local business owner that has been working with children for years. Yellow Bird Music has evolved from a small kindermusik studio to so much more. A children's choir, family classes, fresh materials, and private music lessons are offered for children and adults. SBParent.com is proud to be profiling Alex- click to learn more about this special lady >>

Our hearts go out to the family of the victims of the big rig crash yesterday.  Read the Noozhawk.com article for more details about the crash and the victims>

Below is only a partial list of upcoming events and activities so be sure to click on our EVENT CALENDAR so you do not miss anything >>

Use the PARENT PLANNER to click on events and resources you are interested in and click PRINT MY PLANNER to print or email your list.

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