Q: [All Ages] I’ve noticed that while watching games, our daughter seems to be lagging during the second half. She seems to perk up shortly after the team takes water breaks, though. We also observed this at home after practices, but figured she was just tired. Could she be dehydrated? A: During the summer, we’re […]
Play Ball!
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? Perhaps you want to encourage […]
Inspiring Families of OC
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 sat their small children, Eden […]
Brady Gardner
Brady Gardner, 13, of Huntington Beach goes to bat for kids with challenges. When Brady Gardner, 13, of Huntington Beach steps up to the plate, he’s already batting a thousand in the eyes of the players and parents affiliated with the Little League Challenger Division. The league is designed to help kids with challenges enjoy […]
Outlets at San Clemente
This ocean-facing outdoor outlet and dining destination is a 500,000-square-foot combination of 70 retailers, a series of outdoor courtyards and promenades (where even family dogs on leashes are welcome) and kid-favorites like Panera Bread and Ruby’s Diner. Don’t worry, mom, Starbucks, too! Additional stores and more than a dozen dining options, including four with scenic […]
Elite Athletes
This year, our OC superstars have excelled to the top of the nation and beyond. These young talents not only put in hours of daily hard work and practice to hone their skills, all while holding down the usual school and social obligations, but they are doing so in sports that might seem a little […]
Ask the Experts: Hard Hitting Advice
Q: [School-Aged] My ten-year-old son plays nearly every sport and with all the news about concussions, I’m worried about some of the hits that go along with the game. I’ve read about a baseline test you can get, so you can tell if your child actually has a concussion after a game time injury. Do […]
Ask the Experts: An Important Lesson
Q: [Toddlers] My husband thinks swimming classes for toddlers are just ‘wet playgroups’ and we are just as well off going to the pool as a family. I think they might help in some way if my baby falls in a pool. Are there actual safety benefits? A: Orange County is a fantastic aquatic arena […]
Matt Fleischman: Corporal Punishment
Photography by Mike Morbeck In light of the recent controversy surrounding Adrian Peterson’s physical discipline of his 4 year-old son, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the effectiveness of different types of discipline for children. Although hitting and other forms of physical punishments are widely unaccepted in our culture today, […]
Ask the Experts: Fear of Striking Out
Q: [School Age] My son is trying out for a team for the first time and completely stressed out. How do I help him relax and do his best, or worse yet, deal with it if he doesn’t make the cut? A: With the competition level so fierce in athletics and other performance-based activities, it […]
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