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Got a Non-Sporty Kid? Here’s What Parents Should Know

Got a Non-Sporty Kid? Here’s What Parents Should Know

Sports are amazing for kids, and the benefits include so much more than mere fun. They help children socialize naturally, get exercise, teach teamwork and resilience, and build community. But if your kid isn’t sporty, it can feel like they’re missing out on all of...
What to Say When…Your Child Says, “I Hate Myself.”

What to Say When…Your Child Says, “I Hate Myself.”

Knowing what say in the moment while parenting can be really tough. From the time kids are young toddlers and trying to push your buttons, to bigger kids with bigger problems, we all want to say and do the right thing. In her new column “What to Say When…”, clinical...
Shorter Session Camps: A Great Way to Try Something New This Summer

Shorter Session Camps: A Great Way to Try Something New This Summer

Whether you’re still looking to fill in gaps for this summer or exploring doing sleepaway camp for the first time next summer, shorter “session” camp options or other alternatives to a traditional summer-long stint can be a great idea. In fact, it’s something that...
Craft Idea: Jelly Bean Bracelets!

Craft Idea: Jelly Bean Bracelets!

Have leftover jelly beans from Easter? Make these adorable jelly bean bracelets from South Orange County Moms! The children can line up their jelly bean designs and then crafty parents can handle the needle and thread. Enjoy!     Ingredients: Jelly Beans Sewing...
What It’s Like To Be a Parent of a Child with Down’s Syndrome

What It’s Like To Be a Parent of a Child with Down’s Syndrome

Maria Kelley-Collins and Danny Kalagueropoulos Collins are parents to 17-year-old Constantine who was born with Trisomy 21. Maria established The North County Moms (a part of the Local Moms Network) in the San Diego, CA area. Here, Maria and Danny share what their son...

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