Site Overview

What will you find on VenturaParent.com?

Start with the CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS on the homepage to find out what is new each week.

Our BUSINESS DIRECTORY is filled with information, links and phone numbers to everything for families: birthday parties, baby showers, camps, children's classes, sports, fitness, pregnancy, special needs, child care, schools, shopping, family restaurants, travel, family activities and so much more!

Use the A-Z Directory when you just need contact information for the business.

Use the PARENT PLANNER to organize activities with other parents, print your options, or email resources to a friend.

The CALENDAR OF EVENTS include monthly events & ongoing weekly activities.

Enter our monthly CONTEST for your chance to win great local prize packages. 

Find LOCAL NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT in our area that connects you with local weather, news, TV guide, movie showtimes and sports updates. 

There are free CLASSIFIEDS to find babysitters, employment, and buy & sell children's items.

Learn how to make a difference in your community on our FAMILIES GIVING BACK page. Local non-profits have posted their volunteer needs and wish lists. Each month we profile a different non-profit organization.

You will also find: PARENT CHAT where you can share information with other parents. CITY OVERVIEW for those of you that are new to our community. LOCAL PERKS where you can find special offers from local businesses. 

Check out the DADS SCOREBOARD and MOMS ON THE MOVE where we profile local parents making a difference in our community. There are also great tips for working moms and stay at home dads. FAMILY FAVORITES gives kids the chance to have a voice and share their opinions on anything including favorite restaurants, movies, teachers and more.

Travel With Kids: Read about great places to visit with your children. Share your experiences with other parents. Find great travel tips and more.

Children's Book & Movie Reviews: Are you looking for a great book to give as a gift? Are you wondering whether the latest movie release is appropriate for your child? This is the place to read reviews on the latest books, new movie releases and DVDs.

Recipe Club: It can be so exhausting cooking meals every night and trying to come up with new and creative ideas. We have parents from all over the country sharing their tried and true recipes.

Blogs: Read our blog, written by local mom and site owner Valerie Zeko.

Register to access restricted areas and receive our weekly NEWSLETTER filled with updates and information on upcoming events and activities.

Use the EASY SEARCH dropdown menu at the top of every page to quickly access all pages on the site.