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Summer Camp Support

February 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Endless Sun Surf Camp

Mental health remains in view for camp directors as we head into summer camp season.   In 2020, Camp James directors received emails or had parents coming in to say — often with tears in their eyes — that they had not seen their child smile for the past months prior to coming to camp. “That […]

Filed Under: Camps Tagged With: Jessica Peralta, mental health, surfing

Estate Planning for Parents with Young Children

December 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

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I’ve heard that parents with young children need estate planning. Is this true?  Adults  Estate planning has evolved in ways that genuinely benefit families with minor children. The focus is more on people, and less on things. (“Who do I want to protect if something happens to me” instead of “what do I want to […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts Tagged With: Barbara Johnson, guide, mental health, tips

Fresh Start

December 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

Jessica Peralta From the Editor Back At It

The new year brings with it all sorts of possibility: new goals, new plans, new adventures.  As we look forward to the year ahead, it’s also helpful to look back at recent years past.  In our Education Issue, we delve into an important aspect of what schools face in this year and possibly the years […]

Filed Under: From the Editor Tagged With: back to school, Jessica Peralta, mental health

The Mental Health Struggle Is Real

December 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

Teacher at Heritage oak with a student wearing a mask.

Orange County educators discuss how the pandemic has affected their students’ mental health and what they’re doing about it. The pandemic has left its mark on pretty much every field, including, of course, the school system. Being confined to the home without much social interaction has impacted many students within both public and private school […]

Filed Under: Education, Health & Wellness Tagged With: Coronavirus, Jessie Dax-Setkus, mental health, private schools, public schools

Healthier You In The New Year

December 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

Doctor Desiree Williams doing yoga on the beach.

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 your needs and those of your new child can be […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: Desiree Williams, Fitness, holiday, mental health

Holiday Mindfulness

November 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

Family with sparklers outside a store with red Christmas lights.

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s incredibly important for parents to give themselves the time and space to prepare for the upcoming challenges. For adults, the holiday season can be incredibly overwhelming. We are exposed to a constant stream of advertising, our communities and homes are dressed up in the brightest, boldest colors and […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, guide, holiday, mental health

Snoozing to Success

November 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Learn how catching some Zzzs can help you and your kids have a productive new year. There is no doubt that getting enough quality sleep is essential for overall physical and mental health. We could come up with a slogan-based sleep recommendation: “Eight (or more) hours is enough” for school-aged children (with a throwback to […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: health, mental health, parenting tips

Tricks and Treats of Mindfulness

September 30, 2022 Leave a Comment

Mother father and daughter sitting on a couch laughing Mindfulness

How mindful parenting can help develop a healthier parent-child relationship. It can be very challenging to raise a young family. If you have found yourself losing your patience and overreacting when your child says or does something unacceptable, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to modify your parenting style and create a loving, […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health

Halloween Art Family Fun

September 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

Art Therapy OC Halloween Artwork

Teamwork makes the artwork: how holiday crafts build family ties. The art process allows the family to strengthen their bond through the creative art process and to appreciate each other’s different perspectives. It also empowers the family’s creative thinking and stimulates the family’s identity as a team. This in turn improves the mental health care […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: Dr. Diana Shabtai, Halloween, mental health, Self-Care

All About Mindful Parenting

August 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

mother talking to daugher by water

Why you should consider parenting mindfully. If you have ever found yourself reacting more harshly than necessary when dealing with your child only to feel remorseful later on, you are not alone. Mindful parenting is a parenting strategy that focuses on stopping a negative interaction in its tracks before it occurs and reframing the interaction […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness Tagged With: Anthony Cupo, mental health

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