Resolve to encourage kids' imagination, self-esteem
By Caroline Neeley Special to the Acorn
      Philosophers theorize that babies are born with a clean slate and are shaped by the environment they are exposed to and the behaviors they learn. Our parents have the ability to direct and tame the savage beast that would otherwise lie within an untamed existence.
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Expand the mind with family friendly activities
Most museum programs free with price of admission
      The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County presents the following events for January. Most programs are free with paid museum admission. The museum is at 900 Exposition Blvd. For more information on programs, call (213) 763-3466 (DINO) or visit www.nhm.org.
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A great way to spend the afternoon
      COOL KID- Camarillo resident Lauren Stone, 5, confidently skates all by herself as her father watches from the sidelines at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks one recent afternoon.
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Learn about the stars
      The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 N. Mesa School Road, Somis.
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