Fitness trainer Nancy Anderson offers words of advice for keeping your family healthy. Family fitness is an important topic for trainer Nancy Anderson. She’s not only passionate about helping moms lose the “baby fat,” but she’s developing a new program specializing in all stages of motherhood—from preconception through pregnancy and beyond. “Everything I teach and […]
The Pause Button
Parenting OC’s new monthly column will offer obscure places, easy crafts and low-stress, low-cost ways to flow. Parents are a group of hard-working and often tired people. They earn money to provide a well-furbished home for their families and to surround their children with enriching activities and lessons. They oversee our kids’ homework and schooling […]
Performing Arts Camps for All Ages
OC performing arts camps teach more than just drama and dance numbers. Whether your child dreams of lighting up Broadway, dancing in “The Nutcracker,” or is just looking to make lasting memories with their peers, performing arts camps may be the way to go this summer. Back in the day, parents with stars-in-the-making used to […]
Play Ball!
Is Sport Camp Right for My Child? The ides of a camp that pairs summer fun with skill building in a sport seems like a no brainer. But what if your child isn’t a lifelong gymnast or soccer player? Will they fit in and be happy at a sports camp? Perhaps you want to encourage […]
Inspiring Families of OC
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming, even in the idyllic environs we enjoy in Orange County. As reflections about the past and new year kick in, we wanted to share the inspiring stories of a few OC families. The Brown Family 100 Miles and Counting Last December, Kelly and Allen Brown sat their small children, Eden […]
Tech Out your Workout
Tis the season to renew your get-in-shape resolutions. Old school is great, but get the most out of your limited time to hit the gym or trails with these new fitness helpers. Samsung GearFit 2 This new dust-and-water-resistant take on the wrist-bound activity tracker will be music to your ears, literally. The GearFit 2 holds […]
C-Section Workouts
Q: [Prenatal/Infant] I had a game plan of getting back into shape post-baby…then came the unexpected C-section. Other new moms are jumping back into fitness and feeling like themselves again, and I’m sidelined. Are there any exercises I can do after a cesarean? A: You should definitely begin to exercise after a normal pregnancy and […]
Kids Football Concerns
Q: [School-Aged] We have a household rule against our boys playing football. With the studies of concussions and injuries to growing bodies, that level of contact worries us. Every Thanksgiving we hear backlash from the extended family about it. Are we overprotective? A: For children under 12, the most common sports injuries we see aren’t […]
Ask the Experts: Healthy Eats and Tasty Treats
Q: [School-Age] “At my child’s new school, they have a mid-morning ‘Nutrition’ break each day. I need some flashy (healthy!) snack ideas to compete with the cafeteria fat-and-sugar bombs on offer. Help?” A: Parenting OC Staff is stepping in to field this one. Here are a few of our office taste-tested favorites — Noosa Yoghurt […]
Ask the Experts: All Stars, All Stress
Q: [School-Aged] We were so stressed when it came time for All stars to be announced. It seems so political and the kids put a lot of weight on whether they make it or not. So our son made it (yay!) and now we are really getting a taste of what stress really is (boo!). […]
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