Ballet Academy & Movement (BAM)
A new dance studio has opened in South Orange County. Owner and mother of two Amanda Cobb teaches ballet, hip-hop, jazz dancing, modern, gymnastics and more at Ballet Academy and Movement (BAM)…
Reader’s Choice Awards 2021: Community Comments
Best Fair / Festival: OC Fair & Event Center “The most complete fair around with rides, games, awesome food, entertainment, concerts, cute animals and more.” — Debbie Moretti Best Place to See Sea Creatures: Aquarium of the Pacific “So many different sea creatures to see and fun activities for the kids as well, like face painting!” — Maria Montalvo Best Science Museum: Discovery Cube Orange County “Great variety and interactive attractions for the kids. They also switch up themes and attractions regularly to keep it fresh and engaging.” — Sayda Alongi Best Bilingual School: Orange County Educational Arts Academy “Kids...
Pine Cone Birdfeeder
The Little Red Schoolhouse’s (adventuresintheschoolhouse.com) latest crafting video is ready to instruct you and your family on how to create a Holiday Wreath. As you craft, don’t forget to snap some photos…
Small Zoo, Big Cats
https://youtu.be/kDPMq3XzFc8 The OC Zoo in Orange has expanded its ‘pawprint’ to house a new Large Mammal Exhibit and five large felines for families to enjoy year round. A waterfall flows through the rocky scenery of Santiago’s new digs. He’s still exploring the space, but the sound seems soothing. That, and the meaty treat he gets from a zookeeper who has stopped by to give him a quick health check. It’s barely been 48 hours, but the OC Zoo’s new big cat exhibit appears to be a hit. Especially with its oldest cat. Santiago, an 11-year-old mountain lion found orphaned in...
Top Teacher & Employee Awards 2023 — Winners Announced
We celebrate our 10th Annual School Heroes — Top Teachers, Top Employees and Top Leaders — of Orange County Awards and Issue. With more than 200 nominations, we were impressed as we are year after year with the caliber of teachers, employees and administrators that are clearly making the lives of our students and families so much better. This year we expanded our criteria to include all kinds of education — from private and public to alternative and online schools — and the response was truly overwhelming. Adrienne Kessler Speech & Language Development Center Rebeca Martinez Los Amigos High School...
Healthier You In The New Year
(Photo Courtesy of Desiree Williams) Local physical therapist and TV personality offers seven tips to help new moms create a healthier lifestyle for the whole family. Welcome to the most impactful, exhausting, overwhelming, all-encompassing, full-time job you will ever have — motherhood! As a new mom, finding the balance between your needs and those of your new child can be challenging, and that bounce-back, post-baby body is never quite as easy as the celebs make it seem. The truth is there is no magic solution to getting you back to your pre-baby bod, nor should you put that additional pressure...
Top Leader of Orange County 2023
(Photo by Ralph Palumbo) Adrienne Kessler Speech and Language Development Center in Buena Park Adrienne Kessler strives to help others do the right thing. She was first introduced to autism spectrum disorders in 1995. Her work in the special needs community has evolved over the years and she now serves as CEO of Speech and Language Development Center in Buena Park. “All too often individuals with special needs are looked over, forgotten or excluded from society, be it accessibility to places in our community to inclusion from activities, programs or events,” she says. “Individuals with special needs are just that...
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Nominate Here Throw some love around and nominate! It doesn’t hurt that you could win a very cool prize for your entire family. The top nominees go on to the voting round, and when we tally the votes and pick the winners, we will, as Parenting OC has done for the past 20 years, celebrate online and in our Reader’s Choice Special Issue all the family friendly businesses, places and activities that make this community the country’s best place to live and raise a family. Read the 20th Annual Readers' Choice Awards Issue
Best Hikes in OC
Family fun in the sun! Find the best family friendly hikes that Orange County has to offer. 1. Crystal Cove Trails Crystal Cove State Park has 18 miles of hiking trails with stunning views of mountains and the ocean. The routes are suited for beginners and advanced hikers alike, giving families options to choose their own adventure in the native wilderness. With differing levels of hiking difficulty available and plenty of great photo opportunities, Crystal Cove trails are perfect for the whole family. crystalcovestatepark.org | Laguna Beach (Photo Courtesy of Crystal Cove) 2. Salt Creek Trail A family-friendly retreat amid...
Fairmont Schools’ Legacy of 70 Years of Student Success
(Photo Courtesy of Ralph Palumbo) Since its founding in 1953, Fairmont Schools has stood as a leader in education and a model of what education should be. This year marks Fairmont’s 70th anniversary and while many things have changed over the past seven decades, one has not — the school’s commitment to transforming the lives of its students through best-in-class educational programs and people. Since its humble beginnings as a summer program run out of the home of founder Kenneth Holt, Fairmont has grown to five campuses that serve Orange County and beyond. Today, it is the county’s oldest and...
Q&A with Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.
Orange County Department of Education’s deputy superintendent of Instructional Programs talks education challenges, successes and the new school year.
Community Comments
Best Bowling Alley Saddleback Lanes “I’ve been going to Saddleback Lanes since the ‘90s when I was a child growing up in Mission Viejo. I always looked forward to birthday parties and events there and even joined a league as a young teenager. I’m excited to share these experiences with my daughter when she’s old enough to bowl.” — Maureen Boswell, Mission Viejo Best Swim Class Goldfish Swim School “I highly recommend Goldfish Swim School to parents who want great instructors to teach their children water safety skills. Every staff member is highly trained to make sure you have a...
Maximizing Your Open House
(Photo Courtesy of Michael Merchan, Fairmont Schools) A guide for parents of young learners looking for a school to call home. Numerous studies have demonstrated that children who receive a solid education during their early elementary years are more likely to excel academically and to thrive personally as they advance through their education. As parents, you want to give your child every possible advantage, so the decision about which school your child attends is vitally important. Just as we encourage our young learners to do their homework, parents also need to do theirs in order to find the best school...
Winning Goals for 2024
Our past Top Teacher winners share their goals for the year. We have had some amazing Top Teacher award winners, and what makes them all stand out is how each a
Mother’s Day Makeover Giveaway —2024
Our Annual Deserving Mom Makeover Contest! Two lucky moms won a fabulous makeover package and a mini-portrait session to show off the final results!
The Mom’s Guide to Choosing a Preschool
Learn how to find a preschool that fits the needs of your child and family…
Learn & Grow 2024
An estimated 1800 visitors came out to be entertained and to meet the Learn & Grow exhibitors on Saturday, September 14, at The District at Tustin Legacy.
Back to Sports
How do I keep my young athletes from getting injured as they head back to sports? With summer winding down, parents now shift to getting kids ready for school.
Pumpkin Palooza Returns to Discovery Cube
The annual celebration melds the fun of Halloween with educational science. Discovery Cube puts the science into Halloween with its third annual Pumpkin Palooza
Open House Guide
Attending a school open house is a valuable opportunity to gather insights and determine if the school aligns with your family’s values and your child’s needs.
A Disney Lunar New Year
Disney California Adventure Park celebrates the holiday with food, entertainment and more. Red and gold. The colors symbolize good luck, health and prosperity..
Be My Valentine Sugar Cookies
These beloved sugar cookies are the perfect way to spread a little love this Valentine’s Day! A fun and easy activity for the whole family, these cookies are…
Summer Movie Guide
Summer family movies bring popcorn and smiles. The doors to summer open up each May and so does the summer box office. A little bit of escapism, humor and life
Magnolia Science Academy — Orange County Opens in Anaheim
The nonprofit, tuition-free public charter school promises a well-rounded, college-preparatory curriculum emphasizing STEAM. Magnolia Science Academy…
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Discover the Montessori, Reggio and Nature-Based Experience at Westcliff Early Learning Academy. Finding the right early learning program in OC…
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Working-from-Home Wellness
Balancing work, kids and stress amid the coronavirus pandemic. As days pass, the novel coronavirus continues to account for the disruption of the lives of a significant portion of the global population. This has triggered feelings of anxiety, depression and fear among people regardless of their cultures, genders or ages. As a matter of fact, the phenomenon poses a great cause for discord within families. Considering the naivety of children, it is the role of their parents to prevent them from panicking or living risky lifestyles that make them vulnerable to this contagion. First, parents should maintain calmness and reassure...
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