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January 2009
Flu and cold prevention tips
Since it's sneezin' season, what can you do to keep your child healthy? Plus, a new lead law for toys, 10 great brain foods and more.
Published Jan 2009
Let's go to Long Beach
Downtown is a thriving cultural and entertainment center.
Published Jan 2009
Newbie moms
Remember the "me" in "mommy"; plus, recycle your baby's clothes, and an assortment of tips that will help you be the best mom you can be.
Published Jan 2009EDITOR'S NOTE
COVER STORY
Oh, baby!
From welcoming your baby to putting that first candle on the birthday cake, here’s what to expect during year No. 1
Published Jan 2009FEATURE
Picture perfect
Have you taken a photo you want to share? The following photo is our monthly winner, selected from images submitted by you, our readers. We’ll print our favorite each month, automatically enter the winner into our annual Photo Contest and publish each month’s Honorable Mentions online at ocfamily.com.
Published Jan 2009EDUCATION
FIRST YEARS (0-2)
EARLY YEARS (2-6)
MIDDLE YEARS (7-12)
Get your tween working!
Yes, tweens CAN help around the house – if you know how to motivate them.
Published Jan 2009MOM'S DAY OFF
New year, new you!
Make and keep your new year's resolution. Plus, great products from Planet Beauty, and a couples massage at The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton.
Published Jan 2009MOM'S CLUB
Turtle Rock Moms Rock!
Community involvement is key to these active, productive moms.
Published Jan 2009EAT UP
Ruby's Diner
Enjoy great food and a nostalgic atmosphere. Plus, nutritional advice for eczema, and Chef Jamie Gwen's balsamic chicken recipe.
Published Jan 2009FILMS & DVDS
FASHION
FAMILY NEWS
CHOC and UC Irvine team up for kids
The Children's Hospital of Orange County and UC Irvine to create a new children's academic health center; Fairmont's debate team excels in competition; local milk chosen as America's best; Anaheim Ducks honored; and more
Published Jan 2009KID QUIPS
Kid Quips
The following thoughts (scroll down past the cutie pictured below) come from you, our readers. Each month, we print the best ones – and one lucky youngster wins a special prize.
Published Jan 2009EDITOR'S BLOG
SoCal woman gives birth to eight babies
And you thought YOU were a busy mom! One SoCal woman has just given birth to octuplets.
Published Jan 2009
Do you have a budding Olympian?
The OC Kids Marathon Run offers a training program for kids who are first-timers
Published Jan 2009
Kid inventors coming to Irvine event
Check out the Astounding Inventions event at Irvine Valley College!
Published Jan 2009
When do kids start to appreciate parents?
Somewhere around age 22, Mom and Dad aren't so "dumb"
Published Jan 2009
China eases one-child only law
More than 700 women exempted from China's law to control population
Published Jan 2009
What do we have in common with the first family?
Executive Editor Kimberly Porrazzo ponders what life would be like as the first family.
Published Jan 2009
Sudden cardiac death in children
Four high school athletes have died of sudden cardiac death in the last 16 months
Published Jan 2009
A different kind of fundraiser
Check out what one school is doing with their jog-a-thon money!
Published Jan 2009
Study says spiritual kids are happiest
OC Family Executive Editor Kimberly Porrazzo disagrees with study's conclusion that religion isn't as important as spirituality when it comes to raising kids.
Published Jan 2009
New push for total ban on cell phones while driving
Executive Editor Kimberly Porrazzo just got a new iPhone 3G and says a total ban on cell phones while driving would take real discipline.
Published Jan 2009SPOTLIGHT
Kid creators spotlighted
IVC's Astounding Invention Competition is this weekend
Published Jan 2009
Baseball great Jim Abbott gives back
Orangewood welcomes former Angels’ pitcher who shares his inspiring story
Published Jan 2009
Tame those temper tantrums!
What to do when they happen and how to help avoid them
Published Jan 2009
Meet Dulce of La Habra
A model and a children's book author, Dulce's life is pretty full these days.
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