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Did you know that one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s overall well-being is by understanding the role nutrition plays in brain health? What children eat directly impacts their brain development and function, which in turn, has an impact on mood, energy level, cognitive ability and overall mental...
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Helping your child find the right college is a great responsibility for any parent. However, guiding a son or daughter, who isn’t interested in a traditional college education or doesn’t have the right aptitude, is an even greater burden. Rest assured that there are other avenues to a meaningful, relevant and...
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Tyler Sheridan started playing ice hockey when he was 8 years old. Now 15, he’s a high school sophomore playing for the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League out of Carlsbad. Tyler’s mother, Melanie Sheridan, is a big supporter of her son. She encourages parents to get their kids involved in sports. “Know and...
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Raise A Multilingual Childhttps://www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/baby/multi-lingual-kids
Uno, Dos, Tres. Raising a Multilingual Child Immersing your children in another language and culture is beneficial to their social and cognitive development. But to many parents, the job of teaching a child a second language feels out-of-reach, not to mention costly. We made the commitment to raise our son in a...
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For most students, January means a return to school after a winter vacation. Because there are few three-day weekends or other interruptions, the months between winter and spring breaks are the time when teachers plan to put the pedal to the metal. “I consider it the push time because I can really get kids to make...
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to parent with confidence that our mistakes and imperfections won’t harm our kids? That despite our flaws, they will grow up emotionally healthy and well-balanced? Clearly perfection isn't possible; we all make mistakes. But mistakes can make parents anxious, and anxiety gets in the way of...
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New Year’s resolutions often fail, and it’s not because people lack willpower. You may be stuck in the same old pattern because you’re overwhelmed by detailed (and conflicting) information about how to lose weight, get fit, save money or get organized. Changing behavior is simple, but not easy. These ten principles...
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This month’s hodgepodge of titles begins with Allison Stewart-Guinee’s Fairy Tale Knits (2009, Wiley, $24.99), a collection of 32 handmade projects inspired by children’s stories. The patterns are designed for infants to 8-year-olds and can be made by beginning to advanced knitters. Little Red Riding Hood’s crimson...
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Recent research shows that childhood obesity rates continue to rise in the U.S. Weight is not the most important factor when it comes to health, but in most cases, BMI (body mass index) is an accurate indicator of nutrition and activity patterns. Navigating family life, handling picky eaters and managing busy...
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It’s finally time to go back to school! Can’t you just smell those freshly sharpened pencils, San Diego? After a year of non-traditional schooling and disrupted routines, we have tips to help your family get organized for a smooth transition into the new academic year. Label it According to North Park resident and...
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Is it inevitable that you’ll gain a few pounds this holiday season? It doesn’t have to be. This time of year is filled with bright lights, decorations, gifts, family, excitement and added stress. And with holidays, it’s easy to get caught up with all of the activities and give up on self-control when it comes to...
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How to help kids develop a healthier mindset A few years back, my first-grader stepped off the school bus in tears. The words he squeaked out between sobs cut me to the soul. He said, “My teacher hates my reading ‘cause I’m stupid.” It was the start of the school year, and he had been placed in remedial reading—a...
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Playing with your baby yields much more than adorable smiles. According to child development experts, simple games boost baby’s brain development, fostering growth in language, math, science and organizational skills (aka executive functions), in addition to social and emotional learning. Babies at play learn about...
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Can’t find or afford a trusted babysitter? Stay at home and start the date once the kids are in bed. Let’s be honest, once children enter the picture your wallet and your relationship takes a hit. With a little planning and creativity, stay-at-home date nights can be just as fun and romantic as an evening out, and...
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Elizabeth Howe, a 10th grader from Lakeside, holds every California state archery record for her age group and is on the USA Archery regional team. She trains at LionHeart Academy in El Cajon. We caught up with her to ask some questions about her archery experience. Follow Howe on IG @ellie-archery. At what age did...
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A recent article in The New York Times reported that 30 percent of college freshmen do not return their sophomore year. Teens are heading off to college only to find that they are unprepared for newfound responsibilities and independence. According to the article, many have not developed skills to manage daily life:...