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Top Teachers & Employees 2020

School Heroes of 2020 - Top Teachers and Employees Awards

Congratulations to all Teachers, Employees & Leaders Nominated for the 2021 Awards!

The Top Teacher, Employee and Leader will be announced on February 24, 2021, at the Virtual School Hero Awards. We are proud to announce all of the 2021 teacher, employee, and leader nominees! Each … [More...]

Local Heroes

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Cool to Be Kind

Local mom creates book systems teaching kids that success is built on character.  Being a mother doesn’t come with a handbook. So Danielle LaBriola, mother of two, decided to write her own … [More...]

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Openings

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Fork & Knife, Play & Parties, Still Life Ceramics, JW Marriott, Modern Pediatric Care

Fork & Knife Chef Jonathan Blackford has opened Fork & Knife in Costa Mesa, a high-end market with grab-and-go prepared foods like freshly-made pastas, jams, sauces, dressings and more. … [More...]

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Cute Kid Cover Contest Finalists

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Cute Kid Cover Contest

Below are the little ones that have crowned this year's Cutest Baby, Toddler, Tot and Kid of 2020 as well as first and second runner-ups! Cute Kid Cover Contest Photographer And … [More...]

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Education Insights

Education Insights

It’s a new year, but things are still far from normal. We get some perspective from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares on what to expect in the year ahead. Parenting OC: What is … [Read More...]

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Ask the Experts

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Saving through Financial Aid

With money being tight these days, is there some kind of financial aid we can apply to for our college-bound teen? Teens and adults To maximize financial aid (free money), … [More...]

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Summer Sports Camp Tips

What should I keep in mind about sending my kids to a summer sports camp?  All ages Enrolling a child in a sports camp positively focused around their interests ensures … [More...]

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Keeping Fit During the Pandemic

Why is my athlete out of shape if he continues to be active?  Adolescents  The pandemic has affected youth sports and the activity levels in California like nothing … [More...]

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Featured Article

Camp Resilience

We interview the Camp James executive director about how the camp stayed open through 2020 to return this summer. Summer camps, like most of the world, were turned upside down in 2020. Despite the quick pivoting that … [Read More...]

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Mindfulness

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Interpersonal Mindful Parenting

Two new studies offer insights on how mindfulness techniques may impact parenting. Mindfulness starts with awareness. With the following questions having no correct answers, reflect on them as you read this article. … [More...]

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Family Wellness

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4 Tips to Transform Your Body

Feeling that brain fog and back pain signaling a long day’s work? Try out these tips from a local fitness expert.  When it comes to fitness and nutrition, you might be your own worst enemy. It could be your … [More...]

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A Healthy Mental Space

How educators and parents can help students — and themselves — emotionally cope with pandemic and socio-political stress.  A pandemic. Political divisiveness. A storming of the United States Capitol.  It … [Read More...]

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Pets in the Family

Gifts for Pets

Holiday gift ideas for all those furry members of the family. West Paw Toys Pets-, people- and planet-minded toy and accessories manufacturer, West Paw, has an extensive line of durable dog toys for all chew and … [More...]

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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...]

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