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Camping with Kids: 5 Tips to Ensure You Triumph Over Nature
Memorial Day weekend has long been considered the unofficial start of summer. In 2013, AAA estimated that 34.8 million people would drive 50 miles or more on that holiday, and vacation traffic only gets worse by the Fourth of July and after, when the weather really starts to heat up. Anyone who lives near the coast or by a lake knows the roadways become gridlocked with RVs and campers, trucks pulling boats and jet skis, and cars saddled with roof-racks carrying more bicycles than you will find at the Tour de France. Where is everyone going? Camping, of course. Spending a week at a campground in the summer…
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Ask the Doctor :: Scaly, Itchy Eczema Patches
Ask the Doctor: Question: My son has scaly, itchy patches on the inside of both arms which sometime are wet. What is it? Many years ago, I had a newly adopted patient presenting with a thick, scaly, itchy patch behind her left ear. Her parents, as expected, were nervous, however, it only took a few short weeks of changing her diet and applying soothing salve to see the profound results. Eczema is prevalent and according to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology up to 18% of children have eczema; this research was only conducted on diagnosed children and did not include adults. Eczema is an inflammatory, non-contagious skin condition that creates the…
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The Debate Over Pediatric Supplements
Should You Supplement? Have you been struggling with whether or not to give your children pediatric supplements? If you have been feeling this way you are not alone. Many questions surround pediatric supplements. Some parents wonder if they are even necessary for their children’s health. Other questions include: how does a parent know if their child needs them? And are they harmful? Are there any risks associated with giving supplements? Unfortunately, the debate rages on over whether pediatric supplements are beneficial or harmful even in scientific circles. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the perfect example. They suggest that you only give pediatric supplements to your children under…
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Top 10 DIY Craft Projects with Mason Jars
If your house is anything like my own, it is safe to say that there is a hefty surplus of leftover re-sealable jars. My kitchen was absolutely cluttered with an excess of used mason jars that I refused to throw out because I knew that someday I would put them to use. After years of compiling my collection, and some “motivation” from my boyfriend, I finally decided to put that quiescent stock of mason jars to use and do a little bit of DIY decorating, ok fine A LOT of decorating. With the help of Pinterest I was able to find countless craft projects designed around utilizing old mason jars.…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: The JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest
This past week over 2350 Jewish youth have come to Orange County from around the nation, and even world with teams coming from Israel, Mexico, Canada, Great Britian to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest from August 4-9th. Olympic gold-medal swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg, “Survivor: Africa” champion Ethan Zohn, Dog Gottlieb of ESPN, and Jay Fiedler of Miami Dolphins all participated and honed their skills in the Maccabi Games when they were younger. The games were established in 1982 in the United States to provide Jewish teens with a supportive environment that fosters mutual respect and sportsmanship, while strengthing bonds to Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. This year, we saw 62 teams come to Orange…
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Musings :: What Does it Mean to Be Present?
“Children have a way of forcing you back into the present moment.” ~Lorna Luft Yesterday was one of those days where things didn’t seem to be going my way. Our new puppy was driving me crazy and having to discipline him at every turn was wearing me down. I was feeling overwhelmed at meeting certain deadlines and getting caught up from taking some time off to enjoy the summer with my daughter while she was on break. There is always a bit of mommy guilt whether you work in or out of the home I think and I try not to beat myself up when I have…
