Stress-reduction is the key to a healthy pregnancy as moms-to-be adapt to pandemic life. As beautiful and transformative as pregnancy can be, it often comes with its own unique set of anxieties. Layer the grim realities of a global pandemic on top of the normal stressors of pregnancy, and the results can be overwhelming. A […]
What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
I’m a little nervous about the new vaccines. Are they safe? All ages Many of my patients ask me if I think there are any risks to taking a COVID-19 vaccine that has been developed so quickly? And my response to them is that I will be the first in line to take a vaccine […]
Mom Power— Giving Birth to Premature Twins During the Pandemic
Local nurse becomes a patient and a mother in the midst of COVID-19. Becoming a working mom is hard enough. Being a nurse is hard enough. Life during the pandemic has been hard enough. Melissa Leite pulled off something like the modern mom hat trick, giving birth to twins at the hospital she works in […]
Kids in a Pod: Parents Seeking Educational Alternatives
In a COVID-19 world parents are now forming ‘pandemic pods’ for their kids. When her 7-year-old twins’ Los Alamitos school shut down in March — along with the rest of the state — Eunice Shin started thinking about alternatives. “I’ve been talking to two other families that are from my kids’ classes about possibly doing […]
Experts Point Towards Success in an Online Learning Environment
Gone Virtual: Orange County distance learning experts share advice for helping students thrive. Gov. Gavin Newsom had not yet finished his July 17 briefing when Corinne Mosqueda, a teacher in the Fullerton School District, got the first text message. Newsom’s announcement that counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list — including Orange County — would not […]
Far from Friends —Explaining a Pandemic to Young Kids
How can I talk to my young child about the pandemic so she understands the importance of measures such as social distancing, and not being able to see her friends? Ages 4-10 With OC public schools continuing distance learning this fall, I’ve had plenty of discussions with fellow parents lately about the challenges ahead. Kids […]
Skin Care Through COVID-19
I have “maskne” and dry hands from regular mask wearing and handwashing. How can I care for my skin while staying safe? All ages You are doing all the right things: washing your hands frequently, wearing a mask when out in public, getting the requisite sunlight needed to reduce stress and maintain your health. And […]
Keeping Connected with Grandkids
How grandparents and grandkids can stay close from afar during the pandemic. One of the most painful aspects of the pandemic lockdown has been the separation of grandparents from their children and grandchildren. We’ve all seen the photos of families on either side of a window, touching their hands to the glass because it’s as […]
Kids Mental Health During COVID-19
Q: How do I know if COVID-19 is impacting my child’s mental health? All ages During the past several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures, changes in routine, and loss of regular social connections have impacted the overall well-being of many of our kids. In stressful situations, our bodies release stress hormones to help […]
Impact: What Transitioning to the “New” Normal Means in Education
Stratford School Unveils its Plan for Fall 2020 Stratford School is excited to welcome students back for the upcoming school year with safety in mind and plans for a flexible learning environment. We have established priorities aligned with our school’s mission and goals for students, created a return-to-school plan, and have built out support systems […]
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