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Reducing Pregnancy Stress in the Time of COVID

December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Family Wellness Reducing Pregnancy Stress

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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Family Wellness

What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

December 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

COVID Vaccine Ask the Experts

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 […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Coronavirus

Mom Power— Giving Birth to Premature Twins During the Pandemic

September 4, 2020 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Health, Local Heroes

Kids in a Pod: Parents Seeking Educational Alternatives

August 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

Kids in a Pod: Wishing You Happiness

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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Education, Features

Experts Point Towards Success in an Online Learning Environment

August 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Education, Features Tagged With: pandemic, public schools

Far from Friends —Explaining a Pandemic to Young Kids

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Explaining COVID to 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 […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Coronavirus

Skin Care Through COVID-19

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Coronavirus

Keeping Connected with Grandkids

August 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, The Pause Button

Kids Mental Health During COVID-19

August 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Coronavirus, Health

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

August 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Education, Safety

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