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Top 10 Play Tools Every Parent and Therapist Should Own
Top 10 Play Tools Every Parent and Therapist Should Own It’s National Play Therapy Week and as a nationally recognized Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to bring awareness to play this week as it is vitally important for a...
Sign with your Baby: Lets talk!
Kris Smooke owns and operates Tiny Hands Learning (THL), a fast-growing baby sign language business She now offers an online course where families can access her teachings. Tiny Hands Learning was developed out of Kris’ three passions – being an...
Top 5 Reasons to Consider CooperVision Misight® 1 Day Contact Lenses for Your Child
It can be a pretty big shock to suddenly learn that your child has a vision problem. I myself was diagnosed with myopia (most commonly known as nearsightedness) when I was in third grade, and I had no idea how poor my vision actually was. It...
How to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp!
Are your kids going to sleepaway camp this summer? As you pack those bags, both parents and kids may be feeling a little nervous—and that’s totally normal. We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her best...
Meet Tim Masters, the Dad Behind My Green Mattress!
When Tim Masters’ daughter Emily developed allergies and eczema as a baby, he and his wife Cindy set out to solve her issues through any means necessary. Tim had been in the mattress business since he was a teenager, eventually purchasing the business from his mentor...
Summer Safety with Dr. Nasem at Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
With Memorial Day in our rearview mirror, it means the unofficial start of summer is here! We’ve compiled some tips to make sure your summer is safe and full of smiles. Just like we brush, floss, and visit the dentist to have healthy smiles, we...
Mauricio Umansky on His Growing Real Estate Empire, Being a #girldad and more!
Mauricio Umansky is founder and CEO of The Agency, a luxury real estate firm with more than 40 offices worldwide. He’s well-known throughout the industry for selling the most homes in the country for over $20 million—including the Playboy Mansion. He’s also, of...
Strawberry Chamomile Spritzer
Strawberry Chamomile Spritz mocktail Strawberry Chamomile Spritz mocktail Print Recipe Strawberry Chamomile Spritzer Author: admin Courses:Drinks Difficulty:BeginnerPrep Time5 minCook Time5 minTotal Time10 minsServings:2Best Season:Summer Description What happens you...
Lifestyle & Interiors Contributing Editor Danielle Rollins on Hosting and Planning
What would you say is the most important part when planning a party? Is it the food? The theme? or the presentation? Or other? Above all, it is the attention to details. Whether it be the small bowl of mixed nuts on a coffee table, tapered candles lit on...
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us. Introducing new vegetables (like cauliflower) to kids can be tricky. Experts recommend serving it in a form they are familiar with (in this case, tacos). Try...
Meet a Mom: Actress Yllka Gashi!
Credit: Fadil Berisha This story originally appeared on New Canaan & Darien Moms. Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE. The film, which received the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film...
Meet the Founders of 21 Seeds!
This week, we’re thrilled to be sharing one of our favorite female-founded brands, 21Seeds. Lead by three amazing moms, it’s an all-natural line of fruit and botanical-infused tequila. The first thing you need to know about 21Seeds is it’s as far from the harsh...
Kim Gravel chats with Irvine Moms
Beauty, fashion and everything in between is what Kim Gravel is all about. Kim created a clothing brand that is inclusive and comfy- just what every woman is looking for. She also took her love for makeup and created Belle Beauty, which strongly enforces the...
Parents MUST have!
How did you come up with your product or business? We, Rashmi and Zalak are the owners of The Pinwheelers brand. We are two very close friends, who now live on different coasts in the USA. When we both became moms and our infants then,...
Why Your Baby Needs Teeth and Checkups By Dr. Nasem Dunlop at Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
Over the years, I’ve had so many parents ask me why they need to take their babies and young children to the dentist and why, if their young child has a cavity, it would need to be fixed if the tooth is just going to fall out. So. Many....
The Bright future for : Ayn Liu
Powerful. Soulful. Beautiful. These are the words that can be used to describe the singing voice of 12-year-old Ayn Liu. She brings to the table something so unique and well-crafted for her age that you could only imagine where her talent will take her....
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2021
Make this summer feel closer to normal by signing your kiddo up for a camp. We’ve got STEM and tech camps, sports camps, creative camps, nature camps, adventure camps, traditional summer camps! OC Music & Dance is proud to offer camps and...
Irvine MOMS: Favorite Beaches in Orange County
Bolsa Chica Bolsa Chica State Beach is a great place to watch the sunset and have a bonfire with family and friends. There are 200 fire pits available, but arrive early as they are occupied on a first come first served basis. During the day, be sure to...
The Petersen Automotive Museum is Back After a Quick Pit Stop
Whether luxurious or standard, vehicles give us the power to experience the world in new ways. Cars can take us places we couldn't have imagined centuries ago. That is the goal the Petersen Automotive Museum strives to convey through its exhibits and workshops....
A Desk Like No Other
Craftsmanship is the result of mixing passion, care, and attention to detail, and that is precisely the quality you will receive from any of the modern furniture made by RLDH. Having a desk is essential to creating a comfortable work environment, especially...
