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Moms at Work

October 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Behnaz Motlagh and family

Local mompreneurs talk about their passions for business and family — and how they’ve overcome challenges. Dr. Behnaz Motlagh Family: Husband, Omid Nazeri; daughter, Moneli Nazeri, 13, son, Keon Nazeri, 7 City: Laguna Niguel Business: Health Solution Medical Corporation (healthsolutionsmedical.com) in Laguna Niguel  What inspired you to become a doctor? “When I was 15 years […]

Filed Under: Features, Mompreneurs

Impact: What Transitioning to the “New” Normal Means in Education

August 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Stratford School Unveils Its Plan for Fall 2021

Stratford School Unveils Its Plan for Fall 2021 At Stratford, we are excited to welcome students back for the upcoming school year with safety in mind and plans for a flexible learning environment — with robust educational excellence back on campus and Stratford’s Online Academy. As we reflect on what has been a monumental 2020/21 […]

Filed Under: Education, Features

Navigating the New Fall Routine

August 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

Five Tips for Successful Back-to-School Transition: Creating a Routine

YMCA of OC offers up five key tips for a successful back-to-school this fall.  The long days of summer are drawing to a close, and soon the beach days, summer camps and family road trips will seem like a distant memory. While many families continue to navigate the pandemic and the “new normal” that it […]

Filed Under: Education, Features

Climate Crusader

August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

JT Reager, research scientist for the Earth Sciences Surface Hydrology group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

UC Irvine PhD graduate, NASA scientist and dad, JT Reager imparts his knowledge of water science.  JT Reager is a doctor for the planet.  “I give a lot of lectures at high schools,” says JT Reager, research scientist for the Earth Sciences Surface Hydrology group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).  “I always tell people, […]

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Vision Mission

July 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

OC Optometrist Mom creates children's glass with GlamBaby

A local optometrist helps educate parents and protect their children’s eyes with OC-based GlamBaby. When Dr. Arian Fartash became a new mom, one of her favorite pastimes became shopping for her baby girl. But the local optometrist soon found out there was one accessory that was severely lacking for young children — eyewear.  “It was […]

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Back-to-School Checklist

July 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Post-COVID Safety Advice for Kids in the Classroom

Ease some of the stress of this school year’s return to campus with these expert tips on getting your kids back to class. Parents and professionals agree, the best place for children to learn is in the classroom.  “We want to recommend kids start socializing again,” said Dr. Regine Muradian, a licensed clinical psychologist and […]

Filed Under: Education, Features

The Family That Rides Together…

June 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

Michele Montoya and her daughter 10-year-old Megan, riding at Alisal Guest Ranch

Quality time at One of California’s Top Dude Ranches, Alisal Guest Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley As the world opens up and normalcy creeps back one cautious step at a time, the annual summer getaway takes on a special significance this year. It must be good, a vacation so memorable that it will restore your […]

Filed Under: Features, Travel, Trips with Kids

Summer Fun Guide

June 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Looking for places to go and things to do this summer? We got you covered.  Summer of 2021 is unleashing a world of fun in Orange County.  Knott’s Berry Farm has reopened to celebrate 100 years. Disneyland Resort is back with Disney California Adventure Park’s whole new hero-filled land: Avengers Campus. And Legoland has returned […]

Filed Under: Features

STEM Survival

June 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

STEM Bionerds Orange County

How STEM programs survived and continue to thrive in public schools and throughout the county. The massive, nationwide experiment that was the 2020-2021 school year is now essentially over. Whether parents, teachers or students liked it or not, every student got a taste of being home schooled. The ability to adapt — either financially, technologically […]

Filed Under: Education, Features

Influencing for Good

April 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

Tina Sadri PC Mom Social-media-influencers

Find out how these social-media-influencing OC moms are using their platforms to give back.  Tina Sadri Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist   Family: Husband, Ehsan; Sofia, 9, Siena, 5  City: Newport Beach  Handle: @tinasadri on Instagram and TikTok Website: tinasadri.com Follower Count: 195K on Instagram What is the focus of your social media influencing?  “The overall […]

Filed Under: Features, Moms

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