Best Camp at Sea Catalina Island Marine Institute: Catalina Sea Camp This STEM-based, outdoor science school teaches kids fourth through 12th grade at three locations on Catalina Island. With each instructor having a degree in marine science or a related field, each student will better understand the ocean and its...
Best Cosmetic Surgeon Terry Dubrow, MD Long before he became famous through his TV shows, Dr. Terry Dubrow was pursuing his passion for plastic surgery and the profound difference it can make in patients’ lives. He believes in minimal treatments with natural-looking results. He is certified by the American Board...
(Photo Courtesy of Desiree Williams) Local physical therapist and TV personality offers seven tips to help new moms create a healthier lifestyle for the whole family. Welcome to the most impactful, exhausting, overwhelming, all-encompassing, full-time job you will ever have — motherhood! As a new mom, finding the balance between...
(Photo Courtesy of iStock) With the holiday rush here, how do I keep my family healthy, fit and safe? All ages With the upcoming holidays, there’s a lot of focus on meals, preparing for family gatherings, and for families with little ones, creating safe and enjoyable celebrations. The holidays are...
Feeling that brain fog and back pain signaling a long day’s work? Try out these tips from a local fitness expert. When it comes to fitness and nutrition, you might be your own worst enemy. It could be your work, your children or your elderly parents, but you always feel...
(Photo Courtesy of Vitolda Klein/Unsplash) Take this unusual summer and turn it into a fun and enlightening family adventure into the outdoors. We’re entering a summer like no other. Orange County businesses and venues have started re-opening, but things are still in a state of flux. Kids are done with...
Q: [Adolescents and teens] How should I prepare my athlete for returning to sports? After spending time away from organized activities, there will be an understood eagerness to quickly return to previous levels of practice and competition. That being said, it is best to protect young athletes and performers by...
Your stay-in guide for virtual activities while sheltering-in-place. ENTERTAINMENT Virtual Shakespeare Aloud http://carpenterarts.org/artsforlife/shakespeare.htmlThe Carpenter Center transports its popular free Shakespeare Aloud series to the Internet. Play readings will be done 1 pm-2:30 pm on designated Thursdays. Richard III will be read June 4 & 11, while the second play is...
BetterAir Cold and flu season is in full effect. According to the EPA, the more time we spend indoors, the more harmful microorganisms we come into contact with. Rid your home or office of harmful pathogens and allergens this winter with BetterAir’s environmental purification system. The company offers a unique...
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...
Get inventive with these toy options for kids this Halloween. Maybe it’s time for us to be spoilsports, just a little bit, starting with this Halloween. There was once a time when you couldn’t get me to consider giving a trick-or-treater anything other than candy. Chocolate, in fact, was a...
Q: [Parents] What are the best ways to track my baby’s physical and behavioral growth? A: Well-check appointments provide an opportunity for your pediatrician to monitor and chart these developmental milestones and see how much your child has progressed since your last visit. In the first 12 months, here are...
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...
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,...
When it comes to baking and cooking, parents know there are times that we just want to get the meal prepared without the helping hands of our sweet children -- because we know that just doubles our prep time! But a recipe my kids love making with me — and...
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?...
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...
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,...
Free Family Fun We might not have snowballs or roaring fireplaces in Orange County, but there are a sleigh-load of family-friendly activities sure to help you survive the holiday break. OC is rich with light shows, carols, the telling of classic Christmas tales, crafts, multicultural celebrations and more. If that...
Oh What a Beautiful Morning! You probably knew smoothies could be a quick and easy start to your morning (especially once school kicks in and things get hectic), but did you know the superfoods you can stash in these yummy breakfast shakes can help you look gorge This Radiant Hair...
Meet a Few of OC’s Future Olympians We have an embarrassment of riches in Orange County when it comes to stellar young athletes. Over a quarter of the last Summer Games’ Olympians held SoCal ties. The year-round balmy climate and world class trainers and training facilities available certainly don’t hurt,...
These dads not only bring home the pancetta, they fry it up in a pan. Meet Orange County’s culinary talents, and their tots. Chef’s lives tend to be rather hectic, between long hours in the kitchen, the responsibility of looking into the future (often by analyzing the past) to manage...