Learning During the Pandemic is challenging every educator, administrator and school employee, not to mention the parents and students. The COVID Pandemic is the most disruptive force of our time, bringing health and safety concerns along with the … [More...]
Local Heroes
Tutor Help
(Photo Courtesy of Katherine Dang) Katherine Dang is a local college student helping kids experiencing homelessness through education. It’s a small commitment with a big impact. Once a … [More...]
Openings
New Business Openings – May 2022
June Care Child care by families for families, June Care is a parent-to-parent child care service in Orange County. The pandemic has caused a tremendous demand for accessible, affordable child … [More...]
Featured Article
Cabo Primo
At the tip of Baja, going chic to chic for a week, and learning the wahoo Watusi “You see, Sweetheart, you can always tell where the fish are by looking at the birds. You find fish where they are … [Read More...]
Family Wellness
Teaching Kids to Give Back
With summer break coming up, it’s a good time to think about activities to teach children how to give back locally. Sometimes it can be uncomfortable for us to talk to our kids about giving back, because then we have … [More...]
Pollen Pointers
With spring in full bloom, here’s what families should know about this year’s OC allergy season. Watery eyes, itchy skin, sniffly nose … sounds like allergy season is here. But in a time when a scratchy … [More...]
Featured Article
Moms Doing Good
Moms across the county share their stories of how and why they give. Julia Bendis City: Rancho Santa Margarita Family: Husband and two sons ages 17 and 22 How do you give back? “Since Day 1 of the war in … [Read More...]
Mindfulness
Mom & Kindness
Mother's Day offers a natural opportunity for kids to learn the elements of love and kindness. Mother's Day really is about mom. Moms should not feel like they need to turn their day into a necessary learning … [More...]
Foodie Jr.
Wrap It Up
Wrap things up with variations of the pita found in Orange County. This Mediterranean-style sandwich can be stuffed with spit-roasted lamb, chicken shawarma or falafel. We’ve rounded up a few of our … [More...]
Pets in the Family
Outlets at San Clemente Seeking Cute Pups
Ultimutt Contest for Cutest Dog In anticipation of National Pet Day on April 11, Outlets at San Clemente is seeking the cutest pup in Southern California to become the “Ultimutt” of the oceanside shopping … [More...]
Featured Article
Summer Camp Success
How Special Needs Camps Adapted to a Pandemic Two years of pandemic transformed everyday normal moments in life into the annoyingly and sometimes comically difficult. We often complained. We grumbled. We worried how … [Read More...]
Ask the Experts
Talking About Homelessness
My little boy asked me why his friend has been staying at a hotel for the past month. How do I address these sensitive topics, such as homelessness, with my young son? All … [More...]
Social Media and Mental Health
How can I keep my kids safe from the mental health risks of social media? All ages Children’s access, reliance and relationship with technology has skyrocketed in the … [More...]
