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Learn how to take your family’s photographs from good to great using Photoshop. The digital age has created a revolution in photography with instant-gratification LCD screens on cameras. Even when those images don’t meet our ever-increasing standards, we now have tools like Adobe’s Photoshop to post process those...
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Here in San Diego, the educational opportunities for students are virtually limitless. There are public, private, independent, magnet, charter and online schools that vary by grade levels, academic curriculum, teaching methodology, tuition, religion, governing bodies, special education services, performance...
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According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Play is brain building, a central part of healthy child development, a key to executive function skills, and a buffer against the negative impacts of stress. Play builds the bond between parent and child.” Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous in order to...
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Researching “postpartum depression” is probably the last thing you expected to have to do. Dealing with physical postpartum recovery is challenging enough, combine that with sleepless nights, exhausting feedings and overwhelming feelings—it doesn’t feel fair, and no partner truly understands. How do you determine if...
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Researchers who study father-child attachment confirm what active, involved fathers have known in their hearts for years—that the father-child bond is no less important than the mother-child bond. Over 80 percent of studies that have examined father-child relationships have concluded that there’s a strong connection...
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Pregnancy Skin Carehttps://www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/pregnancy/pregnancy-skin-care
From the Facial Glow to the Belly Below:: Skin care solutions for pregnancy and beyond Hormones. We thought we had put those raging things behind us after we made it through our teenage years, but pregnancy presents Round II—a temporary period that yields some good and some not-so-good changes to the female body....
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Awesome Products for Toddlershttps://www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/toddler/toddler-product-review
Toddler Products! Check out these products designed especially for the growing curiosity and independence of toddlers. Hopscotch Whimsy Kids Runner Rug $59; Rugs.com This playful piece from the Whimsy Kids collection presents a charming hopscotch pattern that seamlessly blends functionality with cheerful design. The...
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Discover Venturahttps://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/travel/discover-ventura
Here are family-friendly things to do in the beach town of Ventura, just a few hours up the coast from San Diego. Find more at http://visitventuraca.com. WHAT TO DO There is always something fun going on at Ventura Harbor Village (VHV). Nestled between the harbor and an awesome stretch of somewhat secluded beach,...
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Secondary infertility—the inability to conceive after 6-12 months of frequent, unprotected intercourse by a couple who already have a child—accounts for half of all infertility cases in the United States, according to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. The struggle to have a child the second time around...
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Keagan Peterson’s first birthday party was a happy occasion—cake, balloons and gifts—but his mom, Stephenie, couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Keagan, now 6, seemed to be suffering from a major sensory overload. “He didn’t want to touch the frosting on his birthday cake. He was greatly upset by...
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Summer day camp is a place where children can learn new skills, acquire new interests and make new friends. But there is no one-size-fits-all camp. To find the right day camp for your child, consider these 10 tips. 1 Know Your Child Talk it over and narrow the options based on your child’s interests and needs. Find...
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Parents often wonder, when is the right time to start potty training? There are many signs to look for, but a child must be developmentally ready. There is no magic age — children will be ready at different times. Potty training takes patience and commitment from parents and caregivers, so don’t start too soon. Here...
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Home Office and Virtual Classroom Essentials. With more families working from home and kids taking classes online, here are some great products to make your home office or virtual classroom more friendly and efficient. Wacom One 13 Touch Pen Display Standard Model $599.99; Wacom.com Explore a bold new world of...
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High school graduation is rapidly approaching, but your senior is totally burned out, with no clue what comes next. Until he finds better focus and direction, the reality of paying tens of thousands of dollars in college tuition seems like a bad idea. If this sounds familiar, read on to discover how a gap year might...
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Teens have a lot to manage with school, activities, social media, changing bodies and pressure from many directions. Like the rest of us, teens can benefit from more calm in their lives. But because of where they are developmentally, they may not see the need for it. They probably also lack the ability to reduce...
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Time-ins versus time-outs. What’s the difference? As it turns out, quite a bit. Many adults are familiar with the concept of time-outs: the process of separating a child (often in another part of the house, if home) from a particular activity or person for the purpose of calming down, thinking about his behavior and...
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6 Trending Apps Teens Are Using in 2019https://www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/teen/apps-teens-use
If your teen seems permanently melded to his phone these days (and let’s be honest, whose isn’t?), it’s a good idea to have some knowledge about what he’s actually doing on it. Sure, you’ve already heard about the most common apps with teens – Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube – but what about other trends you’ve...
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These kid-tested, parent-approved educational games and products will help kids start the school year off strong. Get Ready for Phonics Spin & Learn $19.99; 18+ Months LeapFrog.com Send kids on an interactive word-sound journey to boost vocabulary skills. Pressing the big red button sends engaging lights around the...
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Most of us know that people learn in a variety of ways — perhaps you’ve noticed kids who count on their fingers, prefer to read aloud or always write things down. But did you know that there are seven different learning styles? Many individuals demonstrate a balance between all of them —others show a primary...
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Is intelligence something you’re born with or something that develops? Is failure an opportunity to learn and grow, or something that impedes success? How a parent answers these questions greatly impacts children. Their responses have everything to do with how kids see themselves—how they perceive the ability to...