Whole-Child Wellness
What encouragement is there for parents who may feel overwhelmed or unsure if they’re doing enough? Every parent feels that way at times. What matters most…
Back-to-School Cool
The most important school supply is a calm parent. As the back-to-school season approaches, I sometimes feel like I’m being thrown into an Olympic competition…
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Great Ways to Explore the Great Outdoors
Crystal Cove State Park hosts a monthly Coastal Ecology Hike. / Courtesy Crystal Cove Spend some time outside as a family this summer with these free and low-cost activities. While summer is a prime time to visit an amusement park, it’s also a great time for families to find amusements in parks. This August, families can have some memorable outdoor adventures at various OC parks and other local sites. For those with little ones, there are several ongoing programs happening multiple times in August. Wild Tales storytimes and hikes occur every Friday (10 am-11 am) at Upper Newport Bay’s Muth...
Looking to Volunteer? Visit an Animal Shelter!
Courtesy Girls of Dog Rescue Teen volunteers can learn valuable life and work skills while enriching the lives of local rescue animals. Animal-loving families looking for after-school activities for their teens need look no further than their local animal shelter or rescue. Four-legged friends living in overcrowded shelters can experience days dragging into weeks and even months before finding their forever home, if they’re lucky. This is where teens and their families can help. Youth volunteers, accompanied by a parent or guardian, can offer help like doing laundry and cleaning community cat or critter rooms. Volunteers ages 18 and older...
Comic Relief
Courtesy Amazing Comics and Cards Learn the history of OC comic book shops and how they continue to thrive in a market dominated by technology. With the surge of the Marvel Universe, most people have heard of mainstream comics like Captain America, Black Widow and Iron Man. But before these names hit the big screen, they were hard-copy comic books. Orange County has always had a comic book scene that has appealed to everyone from hardcore collectors to Marvel movie enthusiasts and novelty connoisseurs, but what’s the history of OC’s comic scene and what keeps it alive and well through...
‘King Kong’ Arrives at Maverick Theater
Photo by Jessica Peralta Catch a glimpse of some of the behind-the-scenes technical magic for the annual production of "King Kong" at the Maverick Theater in Fullerton. The show is recommended for ages 6 and up, and runs through Aug. 9. https://youtu.be/poV4Hp2cicw
Career Readiness Starts Early and at Home
How do I prepare my child for a changing world with new kinds of jobs? Imagine your child walking into their first day of work 15 years from now…
Bring Boredom Back
Boredom, imagination and unstructured play may be more important than ever. Today, I watched a family of four sitting down to that quintessential…
Cosplay 101
Courtesy Lindsay Schiro Learn how to make your children’s cosplay in time for Halloween or the next pop culture convention. Cosplay, it’s everywhere lately, especially with the rise of popular IPs such as “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” A portmanteau of costume play, cosplay has risen from an obscure hobby to something enjoyed by even rapper Megan Thee Stallion. So, how does your child get started? Step One: The IdeaThere are so many relevant characters — from the ubiquitous Rumi of KPDH fame to the virtual idol Hatsune Miku. On first glance, both of these characters have complex outfits, but here is...
Screen Time and Kids’ Mental Health
Are courts and laws catching up to screen time? A California jury in March decided social media giant Meta and video streamer YouTube intentionally created…
What’s New at Knott’s Summer Nights
Knott’s Berry Farm’s annual summer celebration of food, music, games and shows is back with some new additions. The Knott’s Summer Nights Market offers a selection…
Rethinking the Road Ahead
Consider alternative pathways post-high school and the power of a flexible 529 plan. For years, many parents assumed that the “right” path after high school led…
Family Fun
We bring you the favorites of OC in family fun — selected by our readers and the editors of Parenting OC…
Health, Lifestyle & Beauty
We bring you the favorites of OC in family fun — selected by our readers and the editors of Parenting OC…
College Selection Factors That Matter
Why families are picking colleges backwards and the framework to use instead. Let me hand you the single most valuable shift I know, and I’ll warn you now…
Cyclospora: What Parents Need to Know
Should I be worried about Cyclospora? Foodborne illnesses are always a concern for families. Although government agencies monitor the food supply closely, the…
Classes
We bring you the favorites of OC in family fun — selected by our readers and the editors of Parenting OC…
Mini Apple Cider Donuts
Soft, cozy and filled with the flavors of fall, these mini apple cider donuts are the perfect way to welcome…
Why Montessori Classrooms Look Different
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There is something distinctive about walking into a Montessori classroom for the first time. At LePort Montessori, families often encounter an environment…
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