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Parenting OC 2026 Events with The District at Tustin
Hosted by... We have expanded partnership with The District at Tustin Legacy through 2026. In September of 2025, The District hosted the wildly successful return...
Readers’ Choice Awards – 2025
From Family Fun to Education and Camps, see the Readers’ Choice Award Winners for 2025!
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Ice At Santa Monica
This icy oasis returns to Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue from November 7-January 19. The approximately 8,000-square-foot rink includes a 720-square-foot Kids Zone for little [...]
Holidays At The Disneyland Resort
Holiday merriment fills the Happiest Place On Earth November 14-January 7. In Disneyland, guests can experience special holiday lights and “snowfall” at “it’s a small [...]
Knott’s Merry Farm
From November 21-January 4. Knott’s again displays its holiday spirit with miles of themed garland, thousands of twinkling lights, jumbo snowflakes, and picturesque seasonal settings. [...]
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Balance for Working Moms
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A Parent’s Guide to Montessori
When you first hear that Montessori children choose their own work, it may sound like a lot of freedom for a young child. This freedom exists within a proven structure. Clear routines and respectful guidelines allow classrooms to thrive with a high level of independent activity.
How to Prepare Your Child for High School
We spoke with three high school leaders who shared their insights on how families can help their children navigate this transition through academic preparation, intentional choices about extracurricular activities and the equally important but often less tangible work of building social and emotional readiness. Here, our experts discuss the skills, values and practices that can set students up for success in high school.
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