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Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Thanksgiving Camp
“I believe that all children will learn the joy of drawing if encouraged by ample materials, and love strong enough from their parents–and it must be very strong–to refrain from the well-intended but deadly use of unqualified criticism or excessive praise during the very early, very crucial, very creative years of childhood.” –Chuck Jones Have fun at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Camp over Thanksgiving Break: Join the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Camp the week of Thanksgiving. They have designed a 3-day camp to give kids an array of endeavors such as painting, drawing and music. Yes, the whole gamut of creative adventure! Some fun things the kids will do include:…
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SoCal Getaway for Family Fun: Big Bear
I love the Great Outdoors, and I love giving my children the chance to play in and explore the great gifts Mother Nature has given us. I was born in the mid-west and spent the first six years of my life running barefooted through fields, picking berries from the bushes along the dirt road near my grandparents’ farm, and dipping my toes in the lake. Some of my fondest childhood memories include punching holes in the lids of mason jars and chasing fireflies. Here in Southern California, there are no lightning bugs. And the opportunities for real, natural play are harder to find. There are opportunities, thanks to…
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Ask the Doctor :: How to Get Your Child To Eat More Greens!
Image courtesy of Flickr Ask The Doctor : My child tends to only want to eat a few types of vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. What are some supplements and/or recipes you would recommend to add more greens to their diet. This can be a very frustrating experience; parents and care givers worry about what their kids eat and don’t eat; however, try to keep in mind a few things: ▪ Kids will not starve themselves ▪ Kids really do not need as much food as we think ▪ Meal time battle will end as kids get older Surrender Most kids eat when they are hungry…
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In the Spotlight :: Artist Mike Kungl
Best known for his moderne and nostalgic images, M Kungl’s vintage style is filled with a radiant color palette and a stylish streamlined twist. I came across Mike Kungl’s work through the Chuck Jones Gallery in Orange County. I really like his modern take on many of our favorite cartoon and movie characters! One of my favorite places to visit in Downtown Disney is the Wonderground Art Gallery that has a huge selection of artwork by various artists in many styles. Mike Kungl works with Disney along with many other companies such as the Chuck Jones Gallery and Stan Lee of Marvel Comics. After completing art and design school…
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Sit ‘n Sleep and Tempur-Pedic Honor Southern California Veterans
Sit ‘n Sleep and Tempur-Pedic Honor Southern California Veterans by Donating Nearly 300 New Mattresses Companies Partner with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) and Local City Government to Host Weeklong Donation Events in Honor of Veterans Day Iconic local mattress retailer Sit ‘n Sleep announced last week that it has teamed with Tempur-Pedic, the most highly recommended bed in America, to honor Southern California’s veterans during the week leading up to Veterans Day, November 5-11. Sit ‘n Sleep and Tempur-Pedic North America, LLC are donating hundreds of new mattresses with matching foundations and bedframes to four Southern California PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) locations throughout the week, which will be…
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Musings :: Helping Our Children Navigate Through Life
When life is too easy for us, we must beware or we may not be ready to meet the blows which sooner or later come to everyone, rich or poor. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Over the past few weeks I have had this conversation with friends about how much do we protect our kids from life’s hardships. I think it is a natural reaction for most to try to shield our kids from the things that will come up in life – teasing on the playground, being excluded from certain groups, first breakups, loss, and everything else in between. I think it is a fine line we walk as parents from protecting our…
