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Dialogue on Diversity and Racism with Multiracial Families

June 29, 2020 2 Comments

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George Floyd’s death in May set in motion protests so large and powerful — even international in scope — that the sound of marching, charging feet has at least temporarily drowned out our anxiety about a deadly global pandemic. History teaches us that history rarely happens in tidy and convenient ways. So it is no […]

Filed Under: Community, Family, People

Talking to Your Kids About Racism

June 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Q: [All ages] How do I talk with my kids about racism and the recent protests?  Racism, protests and recent (and historical) events that illuminate these issues evoke strong emotions and complex discussions. However, when it comes to talking to children, it need not be as difficult as you may think. Start simple, using developmentally […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Family

Transitioning Back to School 

May 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Tips on how to help your family transition to going back to school after COVID-19 pandemic allows kids to go back to school.

The new school year brings many unknowns. Here’s how you can emotionally prepare.  As the days in quarantine continue on, millions of stressed parents and kids continue to try and navigate home schooling and life in close quarters in this COVID-19 “new normal.”  The new school year may bring a host of new challenges and […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Education, Family, Health Tagged With: pandemic

Where’s Santa?

November 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Wheres Santa Slideshow

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you. Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train Sunday December 1-Monday December 23 Take a little ride to the North Pole to meet Santa, share your wish list, and have a photo with him. Santa’s Village presents more holiday merriment: carnival games, cookie decorating, Rudolph Racers, Blizzard Ball, and […]

Filed Under: Family, Family Activities, Holidays

Orange County Top Dads on Balancing Family & Career

June 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Proactive Dads Slideshow

These busy dads are pros at putting their kids first. Ed Ratledge Lives in: Huntington Beach Profession: AVP professional volleyball player; owner of VolleyOC, which offers beach volleyball classes and camps for children and adults Married to: Jessica Kids: William, 8, and Adeline, 3 How did beach volleyball become your career? “Piece by piece. I […]

Filed Under: Dads, Family, Special Issues

Gardening with Kids

May 27, 2019 1 Comment

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Playing in dirt isn’t just loads of fun — it’s healthy, too! There’s no question, playing in the dirt tops the list of fun for young children despite the protests of many well-intended parents. If you’re one of those parents, you can put your fears aside. It turns out dirt is actually beneficial to the […]

Filed Under: Family, Family Activities, Family Wellness

Fit Valentines Getaways

February 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Get your heart rate up and your om on with these Valentines Getaways for Body Buddies, Golf Lovers and Snorkeling Sweethearts. As we head into February, odds are you have already broken your New Year’s resolution to get fit and lose weight. Statistics show 80% of us fail to stick to these promises for more […]

Filed Under: Family, Family Activities, Fun & Games, Health, Holidays, Mom & Dad, Travel, Trips with Kids

Love & Marriage

February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Love and Marriage Slideshow

In this month of love, several experts offer their words of wisdom on keeping the spark alive for couples with kids. Irvine resident Jenny Woo knows the challenges of keeping the spark alive in a relationship while raising kids.  Irvine resident Jenny Woo knows the challenges of keeping the spark alive in a relationship while […]

Filed Under: Family, Mom & Dad, OC Woman

Orange County is One of the Safest Cities in the Country

December 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Living in a “safe” community is good for you in more ways than you may think. Of course a lower crime rate may lead to a reduced possibility of physical harm coming to you or your loved ones. But beyond that, there’s the idea of peace of mind. That’s the underlying notion of a recent […]

Filed Under: Community, Family, Family Wellness

Transforming Theme Parks for the Holidays

November 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Quick-Change Artists Slideshow

Working at night, crews with cranes & ladders transform theme parks for the holidays in a hurry. Visiting local theme parks is an extra special experience for families during the holidays as the parks are dressed in their holiday best. But it takes fast-working crews to, in a matter of weeks, transform Knott’s Scary Farm […]

Filed Under: Family, Family Activities, Fun & Games, Holidays, Travel

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