We are all experiencing something we never have before. We are in a perpetual state of collective uncertainty, anxiety, isolation and disruption. But the key word there is “collective.” In fact the more physically apart we must be, the greater the sense of togetherness. We are all in this together. We are all working together […]
The Stay-Home Guide
How to keep your routine while staying home. We’re all in it together. We’re facing a pandemic and need to do our part by staying home and staying healthy. It’s a new world for all of us. But with a highly developed digital landscape at our disposal, this doesn’t mean we must stop our daily […]
Quarantine Quality Time
How are OC families spending their stay-at-home time? Parent: Jennifer Cohen Child: Caden, 2 ½ City: Orange “Caden loves painting and is currently learning about Easter. He loves to goof around to pass the time during quarantine.” Parent: Jimena Olmedo Child: Adrian, 20 months City: Irvine “Adrian Olmedo enjoys reading with his mom and learning […]
Settling In
“She loves reading, but between school and sports she doesn’t have much time. Quarantine took care of that and now she reads anywhere she can.” — Words and Photography by Diana Juaregui de Sevilla
A Safe and Fun Environment for Special Needs Kids
Armenta Learning Academy is now offering virtual education to meet the needs of special kids through the COVID-19 pandemic. For the foreseeable future, the requirement of social distancing will undoubtedly create an increased demand for virtual learning options to meet this important need. Meeting this demand locally for the special needs community is Laguna Niguel-based […]
2020 California Census
Why it matters. April 1 marks Census Day. People in California and across the country can now fill out the Census in order to provide an accurate count of all people in the United States. The California Census happens once every 10 years and is the only official population count for the U.S. in order […]
At-Home Learning for the Working Parent
Don’t miss these valuable expert tips for adapting to the new home environment for both learning and working. Orange County families have probably heard “education starts at home.” Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, however, this adage takes on new meaning. Some parents are working from home while also taking the lead on their child’s education. Managing […]
Working-from-Home Wellness
Balancing work, kids and stress amid the coronavirus pandemic. As days pass, the novel coronavirus continues to account for the disruption of the lives of a significant portion of the global population. This has triggered feelings of anxiety, depression and fear among people regardless of their cultures, genders or ages. As a matter of fact, […]
PB&J Comfort
We all need some extra TLC these days. Is there anything more comforting than a soft, gooey peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Whether you’re 4 or 40, it’s always a treat to find this classic on your plate. Check out how these local restaurants are putting a spin on PB&J, and even a couple you […]
On the Socials — April 2020
FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH Sommer Clark, of Huntington Beach Daughter: Savannah What’s your favorite stay-at-home activity? “Savannah loves to run around the house like a track star, play dress-up in Mommy’s clothes, play princess in her tent, and she loves to catch falling bubbles.” What are your words of advice for parents during this […]