Even pet therapy groups are changing the way they do things in the COVID-19 world. We are all adapting to our new world of sheltering-in-place and social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. That includes therapy dog teams like those with Orange County Animal Allies, formerly known as Orange County SPCA. […]
Educators Rising to the Challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has created some big changes for the American education system. Here are how some OC private schools have adapted. The coronavirus pandemic has transformed California’s classrooms in an unprecedented way. Kids are home. Parents are moving into a much more active role in education. Living rooms have become classrooms. Orange […]
Transitioning Back to School
The new school year brings many unknowns. Here’s how you can emotionally prepare. As the days in quarantine continue on, millions of stressed parents and kids continue to try and navigate home schooling and life in close quarters in this COVID-19 “new normal.” The new school year may bring a host of new challenges and […]
Overcoming Sheltering-In-Place Tantrums
A family therapist shares some simple steps for handling kids acting out during stay-home orders. Raise your hand if you have been feeling challenged by your children lately. I raised my hand. Did you? Under optimal circumstances parenting is a demanding, albeit rewarding, balancing act of meeting needs, setting limits, getting tasks accomplished, and nurturing […]
Cheers to Dad
We can all admit there are things we’ve been missing while sheltering in place. Adult beverages doesn’t have to be one of them. Plenty of local restaurants are offering beer, wine and cocktails for delivery and takeout along with your favorite dishes — just in time for Father’s Day. Stowaway Stowaway Tiki Bar inside Union Market […]
Supporting the Frontline
A Tesoro High School student turns 3D printing into a lifesaving resource for frontline workers. The effects of the pandemic took hold quickly. But as the disease sickened and killed people, shut down businesses and closed schools, the frontline workers stayed on. Even with parts of his junior year in high school thrown into limbo, […]
Honoring Moms on the Frontline
Californians have been under a stay-home order since March 19. Many of us have been spending a lot of time at home — working remotely, participating in distance learning with our kids and spending more time with our families in general. Maybe we’ve completed that home project that’s been put on the back burner for […]
Moms on the Frontline
Five steadfast and courageous Orange County moms, serving the community amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Paramedic Stephanie Maynard Job: Orange County Fire Authority firefighter/paramedic Residence: Central Orange County Family: “I’m a single mother of one boy who is 7 years old and is in first grade.” What inspired you to make this your career? […]
Hair Therapy
Is your hair getting out of control? Check out these tips from a local stylist. There are a lot of big things going on right now. But many times, the little things can make a difference. Little things — like going to the hair salon — aren’t happening right now due to shelter-in-place orders. It’s […]
Sheltering with Pets
Staying home can provide some new avenues to bond and play with pets. We’re all home. Stress is high and a version of cabin fever may have started to set in. Our pets may be getting a little antsy too. But just because we’re at home doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and de-stress — […]