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!). […]
Elite Athletes
This year, our OC superstars have excelled to the top of the nation and beyond. These young talents not only put in hours of daily hard work and practice to hone their skills, all while holding down the usual school and social obligations, but they are doing so in sports that might seem a little […]
Ask the Experts: Hard Hitting Advice
Q: [School-Aged] My ten-year-old son plays nearly every sport and with all the news about concussions, I’m worried about some of the hits that go along with the game. I’ve read about a baseline test you can get, so you can tell if your child actually has a concussion after a game time injury. Do […]
OC Woman: Meditate Your Way to a Perfect Weekend
As moms, the week can fly by, a whirlwind of work conference calls, PTA meetings, projects that need last minute gluestick-and-glitter assistance, baseball practices, playdates and a million others stresses and parental obligations. This weekend, carve out a little time and refresh yourself through meditation. Trade a morning of soccer carpool with another mom, ask […]
OC Woman: 12 Ways to Work Your Workout
Did you indulge a little more than you would have liked during the holidays? If so, you’re not alone. Those extra smidges of fudge and whipped cream have many of us promising to lose weight and eat healthier food in the New Year. But research indicates that sticking to these ever-popular resolutions can be difficult. […]
OC All Stars 2014
Behind these student champions are proud parents who cheer, wipe tears and wear out tires on the minivan. With a multitude of sports and athletic programs made readily available to youngsters and families throughout Orange County, it’s no wonder that the OC has bred some of America’s greatest professional athletes and Olympians throughout the decades. […]
OC All Stars 2014: Lydia Pannel
Girls Gymnastics Age: 11 Sport & affiliation(s): Gymnastics at SCATS in Huntington Beach. Accolades & achievements: First place, All Around at State in Level 4; fourth place, All Around in Level 5 at State; seventh place, All Around in Level 6 at State; third place, All Around at State in Level 7; and first place, […]