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June 2009

EDITOR'S NOTE

Still shining

Published Jun 2009

COVER STORY

11th annual Shining Students

Published Jun 2009

EDUCATION

Kids talk about summer fun!

Published Jun 2009

Ready – or not?

The pros and cons of repeating a grade

Published Jun 2009

FIRST YEARS (0-2)

Picture perfect

Photography professionals share their secrets.

Published Jun 2009

Web extra: more photographic tips and tricks

Take adorable – and professional-quality – baby photos! (For even more tips, scroll down.)

Published Jun 2009

EARLY YEARS (2-6)

Learning to swim

When should your children be taught?

Published Jun 2009

MIDDLE YEARS (7-12)

Our OC Family Photo of the Month

Published Jun 2009

Sex Ed 101

Breaking the family silence

Published Jun 2009

MOM'S DAY OFF

Kid Quips

The following thoughts come from you, our readers. Each month, we print the best ones – and one lucky youngster wins a special prize.

Published Jun 2009

Wine and dine

For a girls’ getaway, head to L.A. for vintage fun.

Published Jun 2009

MOM'S CLUB

A sorority of mothers

Published Jun 2009

TIME FOR TWO

Myths about men

Published Jun 2009

EAT UP

Mission: nutrition

Dr. William Sears and a mom develop products.

Published Jun 2009

BOOKS

The magic of words

Published Jun 2009

FILMS & DVDS

Films & DVDs

Published Jun 2009

TRAVEL

Stay and play

Renaissance Club Sport is a hotel AND a family fitness club.

Published Jun 2009

FASHION

Cowabunga!

Published Jun 2009

FAMILY NEWS

'This Side Up' campaign

Published Jun 2009

KID HEALTH

Be water-wise

A little knowledge can prevent a tragedy.

Published Jun 2009

PICTURE PERFECT

Published Jun 2009

SMARTMOM

Stay on top

At work or at home, be on your game.

Published Jun 2009

EDITOR'S BLOG

Visit Martha's Bookstore on Balboa Island

This day trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to a great local bookstore

Published Jun 2009

Two fun new products I had to share

A flower-topped "diaper" cake and an idea for a fun summer activity for your child

Published Jun 2009

Check out this very cool idea for kids' shoes

etnies 'grow with me' fit system is so smart! You can buy shoes that actually grow with your child's foot.

Published Jun 2009

Answer the door

Your chance to help with the
National Child Study

Published Jun 2009

You've GOT to get to Disneyland this summer

I was among the mom bloggers who got a sneak peek at Disneyland's summer fun. Pictured here is Lisa Robertson of babesindisneyland.com

Published Jun 2009

Make this your first stop this summer

Both you and your children should visit webwisekids.org before the summer break begins

Published Jun 2009

SPOTLIGHT

The perfect book to start your summer adventure: 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!,' by Dr. Suess

Get your summer adventures started with this book, recommended by Children's Book Editor Kristen Schott. Read more about a Random House scholarship your child can win.

Published Jun 2009

Watch the trailer for the new 'My Best Birth' webisode series

Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein document birth in this new online series that debuts July 6.

Published Jun 2009

Controversial breastfeeding ad

This controversial ad is part of a campaign by the Best for Babes Foundation to bring attention to the many benefits of breastfeeding.

Published Jun 2009

The perfect Fathers Day read

Make sure to watch OC Family Children's Book Editor Kristen Schott's video review of "Grizzly Dad." It's a great book to read with Dad on Fathers Day!

Published Jun 2009

Summer fun ideas for your kids

Summer is almost here! Here are 12 tips for keeping your kids moving and engaged this summer.

Published Jun 2009

Make these easy froggie cupcakes

Watch this video and learn how to make these easy cupcakes for your next class party

Published Jun 2009

Kids' gardening 101

When it comes to kids and gardening, it's about exploration

Published Jun 2009

How safe is your home?

June is Home Safety month.

Published Jun 2009

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