February 2009

'Hip' therapy yields stunning results

For many children with special needs, horses can be the best physical therapists.

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Green light

Go forth and green your nest.

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Green acres

How you do things at home can help ease the strain on Mother Earth. Here are 21 ways to feather an eco-friendly nest.

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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 on this site.

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Give and let live

Your children should be educated about the importance of giving to those less fortunate.

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It's organic, baby

When it comes to food, clothing and much more, clean and green is a great way to start life.

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The terrible twos

Your demanding – and occasionally out-of-control – young child has become a real handful. Patience and persistence will get you through these trying times.

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Deal with bullies

Bullying is more common than you think, and it can be a serious problem. Your child doesn’t have to be tormented.

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Don't flake out

Keep your scalp and hair healthy this winter. Plus: the importance of heart health, and this month's Mom's Giveaway: a Mommy On the Go Diaper Bag

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Family fun in Seal Beach

These Seal Beach moms support one another – and have a blast doing it.

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The month of love

Your children will benefit if you and your spouse model your mutual love and affection, but only if it's done in an appropriate manner.

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The Veggie Grill

If you're looking for the benefits of a vegetarian diet without putting up with 'rabbit food,' check out this popular eatery.

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New family films and DVD releases

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Hit the slopes

The mountains are still covered with snow, and to keep your cool on and off the slopes, here are a few must-haves for kids and their moms.

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Best video of the month

What is love? Watch these O.C. kids define love.

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Heart health for kids

This month's topics: the importance of screening for heart disease; Orange County's Outdoor Education Center opens; eat IHOP pancakes for a good cause; a high-tech way to keep tabs on your kids; and more.

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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.

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Kid Speak

We all remember a teacher who we loved. Since the month of February is all about hearts and valentines, this month we asked:

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Simplify for good

How can you help save Mother Earth while saving cash? Go green by staying out of the red.

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When your child is missing, time is everything

New Web-based product saves precious moments when the search is on for your child.

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Chocolate fantasy

Valentines Day is over, but the chocolate lives on in the Cocoa Lounge at the Island Hotel.

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This mom's mad!

Where budgets are concerned, call in
the moms if you want the job done

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Another hero falls

New York Yankee's Alex Rodriguez admits using steroids. What do we say to all our Little Leaguers who looked up to him?

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Mandarin is the new "Spanish."

I learned a lot at the preschool expo in Foothill Ranch last night

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What's in a name?

Top 10 names for 2008

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Ode to busy moms

Watch this video making the rounds on YouTube

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Your young athlete and 'relationships'

Dr. Casey Cooper, sports psychologist, on the importance of a well-rounded social life for young athletes.

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Pregnancy hormone predicts postpartum depression

UC Irvine assistant professor releases study results that could mean early intervention for women at risk for postpartum depression

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