Parenting
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The Happy Traveler’s Secret Weapon – A Smile
If I could give one piece of advice to everyone who travels or dreams of venturing off to foreign lands, it would be – REMEMBER TO SMILE!! My family has found smiling to be the key factor to our incredible travel adventures. A sincere smile combined with a kind, “Hello” will create an environment ready for a positive experience! I am currently writing this post from the gorgeous Red Sea in Egypt, a country my kids now consider one of their world homes. My family has spent the past month exploring many sights and cities in this fascinating country and have loved every minute of it! Although sights like…
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Tips for Raising a Good Dog
I’ve mentioned that I grew up with pets my whole life. There were always a few cats and dogs, with a couple goldfish around the house and one year we had around 15 animals in our home. Yikes right?! Our Standard Poodle, Heidi, had some puppies so our house was pretty hectic. But I wouldn’t change any of that chaos as to this day I adore my furry family and really do look at them as part of our family. But just like raising good kids, we need to make sure we take the time to teach our pets, especially dogs, to be a good family member. I have studied dog trainer…
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How Parties Affect Children’s Cognitive Development
Children absolutely love birthday parties, especially if they are the ones who are celebrating and inviting all their friends. However, their purpose is not just having fun, blowing some candles and eating delicious cake – these are influencing children’s cognitive development more than anyone could imagine. Here are some main reasons that parents should take into consideration when trying to decide whether to throw a birthday party for their children or not. Trust us – you won’t regret if you choose to do it! Showing Love Many parents spend a lot of time working away from home, which is why they are not with their children as much time…
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8 Suggestions For Raising Eco-Friendly Children
That favorite expression of toddlerhood conjures up memories of fist pounding and shoe kicking tantrums. Whether you were in the grocery store aisle or in the sandbox at the local park, it is stressful and disheartening for parents to witness this self-centeredness. However, like most childhood stages, this eventually passes and leads to wonderful opportunities to raise eco-friendly children who are compassionate about others and the environment. By starting in our homes and working with our children, we can implement simple measures and begin instilling techniques to raise awareness about stewardship in relation to our planet. This helps our youth grasp the impact we have on our environment and,…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: November
Image courtesy of Time Out Los Angeles Los Angeles: L.A. Zoo Lights, November 27th-January 3rd: https://www.lazoolights.org/ KCRW presents: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, and Anna Bass, November 7th, 7pm & 10pm https://events.kcrw.com/events/2015/11/7/three-acts-two-dancers-one-radio-host LACMA: The Rain Room: November 1, 2015 – March 6, 2016: https://www.lacma.org/rainroom#landing Orange County: Image courtesy of Azulonapts A Year with Frog & Toad November 6th – 22nd, 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 plus South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa https://www.scr.org/theatre-for-young-audiences/theatre-for-young-audiences—frog-and-toad The King’s Singers November 6th, 8pm Irvine Barclay Theater https://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=8E607C21-9089-450A-B404-9A92F1616652 Image courtesy of Visit California Flamenco Dance en el Parque Orange County Great…
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Shaun the Sheep Movie out on Blu-ray 11/24
“The best animated film of the year.” – Boston Herald “Will delight kids and adults alike.” – New York Post The Hilarious Family Film Arrives on Digital HD November 10 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand November 24 From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” (Rolling…
