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‘TIS THE SEASON TO READ

10 tips to make the pages fun for kids

Published Dec 2005

FAMILY NEWS BITES DEC 2005

“The Center’s ArtsConnect” program has begun in five Orange County schools as part of a five-year partnership between the Orange County Performing Arts Center and the Orange County Department of Education...

Published Dec 2005

GROWING UP FAST

At 2 months old, it’s time to gasp. The minute a baby enters your life, time seems to stand still, and a second later it clicks into overdrive.

Published Dec 2005

OLD PHOTOS

New technology is but a click away

Published Dec 2005

THE GIFT

I took in the moment; my son standing in front of the Christmas tree, happy, healthy, and smiling, and I counted it among my most cherished gifts.

Published Dec 2005

ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING SERIES

WEANING BABY

Published Dec 2005

BIRTH TO 5

Nighty Night: Develop good sleeping patterns early

Many parents struggle to get their children the sleep they need to be healthy and happy.

Published Dec 2005

EARLY YEARS (2-6)

GIVE, RECEIVE

Reclaim the holiday season

Published Dec 2005

FAMILY NEWS

BE PREPARED

OC schools keep the bird flu in focus

Published Dec 2005

KIDS AND STRESS

Adult life is supposed to be filled with stress, while a child’s life is simple and carefree. Right? Actually, no.

Published Dec 2005

MOMS AND DOCS

Study on Down syndrome shows angst

Published Dec 2005

FATHERHOOD

PARENT ADVISORY

It is entirely probable that sometime this month your child will stand upon a stage amid 30 gigglers and pigtail-pullers and sing a song about snow.

Published Dec 2005

FEATURE STORY

The Snowdog

The other kids in the little village were already outside rolling snowballs and building snowmen. They were all a bit older than Ivan, but he always wanted to play with them anyway.

Published Dec 2005

FILMS & DVDS

LITTLE BEAR, LITTLE TIGER

A cub leads an enchanting adventure

Published Dec 2005

GET IN THE GAME

WATER POLO

Orange County girls dominate the pool. You might have guessed that California dominates in girls water polo, but you might not have known that Orange County’s athletes lead the charge.

Published Dec 2005

HEALTH: IN SHAPE

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Don’t end up in the ER while waiting for Santa

Published Dec 2005

MIDDLE YEARS (7-12)

MOMENT OF DOUBT

How to succeed in middle school. Suddenly, a girl who used to be happy with jeans from Target and shoes from Payless has new ideas about what she can be seen in...

Published Dec 2005

SANDWICH GENERATION

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Rather than the anticipated holiday cheer, many families will be greeted this season with past-due bills, unsafe conditions and a notable change in an older adult’s grooming habits.

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December 2005

‘TIS THE SEASON TO READ

10 tips to make the pages fun for kids

FAMILY NEWS BITES DEC 2005

“The Center’s ArtsConnect” program has begun in five Orange County schools as part of a five-year partnership between the Orange County Performing Arts Center and the Orange County Department of Education...

GROWING UP FAST

At 2 months old, it’s time to gasp. The minute a baby enters your life, time seems to stand still, and a second later it clicks into overdrive.

OLD PHOTOS

New technology is but a click away

THE GIFT

I took in the moment; my son standing in front of the Christmas tree, happy, healthy, and smiling, and I counted it among my most cherished gifts.

ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING SERIES

WEANING BABY

BIRTH TO 5

Nighty Night: Develop good sleeping patterns early

Many parents struggle to get their children the sleep they need to be healthy and happy.

EARLY YEARS (2-6)

GIVE, RECEIVE

Reclaim the holiday season

FAMILY NEWS

BE PREPARED

OC schools keep the bird flu in focus

KIDS AND STRESS

Adult life is supposed to be filled with stress, while a child’s life is simple and carefree. Right? Actually, no.

MOMS AND DOCS

Study on Down syndrome shows angst

FATHERHOOD

PARENT ADVISORY

It is entirely probable that sometime this month your child will stand upon a stage amid 30 gigglers and pigtail-pullers and sing a song about snow.

FEATURE STORY

The Snowdog

The other kids in the little village were already outside rolling snowballs and building snowmen. They were all a bit older than Ivan, but he always wanted to play with them anyway.

FILMS & DVDS

LITTLE BEAR, LITTLE TIGER

A cub leads an enchanting adventure

GET IN THE GAME

WATER POLO

Orange County girls dominate the pool. You might have guessed that California dominates in girls water polo, but you might not have known that Orange County’s athletes lead the charge.

HEALTH: IN SHAPE

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Don’t end up in the ER while waiting for Santa

MIDDLE YEARS (7-12)

MOMENT OF DOUBT

How to succeed in middle school. Suddenly, a girl who used to be happy with jeans from Target and shoes from Payless has new ideas about what she can be seen in...

SANDWICH GENERATION

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Rather than the anticipated holiday cheer, many families will be greeted this season with past-due bills, unsafe conditions and a notable change in an older adult’s grooming habits.

SINGLE PARENTHOOD

SECOND CHANCES

Stepfamilies have to try harder

TEEN YEARS (13-18)

DO YOU HEAR ME NOW?

Taking in the communication walk with teens

TRAVEL

COASTAL BEAUTY

From Hearst Castle through the Oregon Coast

WOMEN'S HEALTH

ALL ON ONE PAGE

A weary connection between fatigue and multitasking

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