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Meet a Mom: Shameless Actress Emmy Rossum Shares How Fiona Gallagher Inspires Her as a Mom
Photo Credit: Vernon François Emmy Rossum became a household name from her starring role as the resilient but flawed Fiona Gallagher on Showtime’s Shameless. But she made her professional performing debut as a mere seven-year-old, appearing with the...
Whole30 Chicken Carnitas Bowls
The holy grail of a weeknight recipe is something healthy, easy, and delicious to both kids and adults. These Chicken Carnitas Bowls from Whole30 co-founder and CEO Melissa Urban’s new book nails all three. “These are as flexible as they are easy to prepare. Let the...
How to Master AP Biology and AP Chemistry: Moving Beyond Memorization
Taking an Advanced Placement (AP) Science course like Biology or Chemistry is a fantastic way to prepare for college, but many students quickly realize that the strategies they used in previous science classes are no longer enough. You might walk into a test...
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...
Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi
Fortesa Latifi is a Los Angeles-based journalist and soon to be mom-of-two. Her new book, Life, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online focuses on a hot topic: the child influencer industry. While family social accounts continue to be...
Meet a Mom: Kay Dudley of Kay & Tay on her Recent Health Crisis, Motherhood and More!
Kay Dudley (Photo Credit: Sally Rong) Kay and Tay Dudley are true social media stars—with almost 20 million followers on TikTok and Instagram alone. Their feed is full of positivity, including plenty of sweet moments as a couple and with their three daughters (Kinsley...
Summer Camps 2026 The Ultimate Guide
Summer is just around the corner and if you are anything like me you are already staring at the calendar trying to figure out how to fill those long sunny days with something more than just screen time and snack requests. Finding the perfect summer day camp in the...
Spring CAMP Guide 2026
Spring Camps JCC If you like a variety of activities everyday, then this is the camp for you! Scavenger hunts, swimming, cooking, science exploration, drama, art, sports, sledding and more. Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County 1 Federation Way...
Camp Galileo is your source for summer fun ☀️
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun at 5 Orange County Locations! What’s Camp Galileo all about? Simple scheduling: Weekly sessions, 9am-3pm camp day and...
A Summer Camp Experience in Irvine That Goes Beyond the Basics
If you’re starting to think about summer plans and wondering how to keep your children engaged, learning, and having fun, Crean Lutheran High School (CLHS) may be the program to consider. CLHS invites students to experience a summer filled with growth,...
We Love the ’90s: Aka Why Moms Are Loving Carolyn Bessette Kennedy & Love Story
The buzz around A Love Story is everywhere—social media, old school media, group chats and in person convos. Elder millennial and Gen X moms are some of the biggest fans—and it got us thinking…why? Yes, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s fashion was iconic, but it’s...
Meet a Mom: Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
As moms, every time we see tragic news about gun violence involving children, it feels unbelievable but also increasingly familiar. In this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we’re our conversation with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the executive director of Moms Demand Action,...
The Introvert Mom Survival Guide: 5 Sanity-Saving Tips
Anyone else feel compelled to be a much more social person since becoming a mom? Well, if you’re looking for friends, there are certainly few better ways to find them than having kids. From baby and toddler classes to kindergarten and beyond, opportunities to meet new...
Crean Lutheran Camps 2026
Crean Lutheran High School invites students to experience a summer filled with growth, creativity, and fun. Rooted in CLHS’s strong academic reputation and faith-based mission, our camps integrate Technology, Creativity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Sports across...
10 Sweet Classroom Valentine’s That Aren’t Candy
Whether your school doesn’t allow candy or you’re just trying to give fellow parents a break from policing party treats, we love a good non-candy valentine’s option. Below, we’ve rounded up 10 for kids of all ages that aren’t candy. Order them early to be sure...
Meet a Mom: Actress & Author Jessica Collins
Jessica Collins is best known for her soap opera career, including winning a Daytime Emmy for The Young and the Restless. She’s also appeared in films like Catch Me If You Can and shows like American Dreams, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Two and a Half Men and...
Wild Alaskan Company: 5 Reasons Moms Are Starting the New Year with This Healthy Eating Option
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
A Conversation with Dr. Mona: Vaccines, Precocious Puberty & More
As parents, there are fewer things we are more focused on than the health of our kids. But knowing what is best or getting access to solid, science-driven advice can be tough. Social media can make that even harder, with lots of misinformation floating around. That’s...
5 Holiday Traditions to Try This Year
It’s sort of ironic – this is supposed to be the time of year you’re making memories and soaking up quality time, but you’re running around like a reindeer with its head cut off trying to get gifts for everyone from your kids to teachers (and yes, sometimes yourself),...
Holiday Fun for the Family
If you’re ready to celebrate the season with your little ones in tow, here are the top places to go for Holiday Celebrating All family-approved and filled with sparkle. Christmas Train at Irvine Regional ParkThis one’s a holiday rite of passage for OC families. Ride...
