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December 2011

COVER STORY

Be joyful!

Make this the merriest holiday yet.

Published Dec 2011

FAMILY HEALTH

Celebrate safely

The holidays can be a great time, but be sure to heed common-sense precautions so you and yours are not laid up this season.

Published Dec 2011

FEATURE

Our Private School Primer & Upcoming Open House

Published Dec 2011

MOM BLOG

What not to swear

One of the first lessons of parenthood is to not promise anything definitively to your kids. You’ll be held to it for life.

Published Dec 2011

EDUCATION

Taking on bullies

Schools in Orange County and the Inland Empire tackle bullies with new policies, kindness and compassion. Is it enough to protect kids?

Published Dec 2011

When to begin preschool

Is your little one ready?

Published Dec 2011

EAT UP

True Food Kitchen

Where the food is delicious and healthy

Published Dec 2011

BOOKS

Snuggle up with these holiday stories

Published Dec 2011

FILMS & DVDS

On the silver screen

Published Dec 2011

TRAVEL

The Grand Del Mar

The San Diego resort dons its holiday finest.

Published Dec 2011

NEW DAD

Fit for fatherhood?

Published Dec 2011

BABY

Here's looking at you, kid!

Many of today’s babies get involved in social media literally at birth. Is it safe?

Published Dec 2011

TODDLER

Deck the halls without climbing the walls

Get the most out of your toddler’s first holidays, but don’t overdo it.

Published Dec 2011

CHILD

Rock the next fundraiser

How can a family survive a constant stream of wrapping paper and candy drives?

Published Dec 2011

MOM TIME

Go to your happy place

The Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian is the ideal escape.

Published Dec 2011

Winter hair woes

Published Dec 2011

GAME TIME

The science of sports at Athletic Republic

Young athletes looking for an edge can turn to state-of-the-art training programs.

Published Dec 2011

DIRECTORIES

OC Family's School Open House Directory

Here are some of the the top private schools in the county.

Published Dec 2011

KID QUIPS

What will they say next?

Published Dec 2011

PICTURE PERFECT

Our OC Family photo of the month

Have you taken a photo you want to share?

Published Dec 2011

SMARTMOM

Toys that give back

Published Dec 2011

EDITOR'S BLOG

Local Make-A-Wish chapters celebrate 6th annual Christmas Wishes

Honors given to special donors at Disneyland’s Club 33

Published Dec 2011

Lately Lily celebrates the spirit of youth, adventure and imagination

The charming brand and website launched its debut collection following Lily’s global explorations

Published Dec 2011

O.C. Dept. of Education honored by state

The agency’s Inside the Outdoors program is recognized with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award

Published Dec 2011

Stater Bros. Charities granted 4 local childrens’ wishes

The market chain donated $20,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of O.C.

Published Dec 2011

Irvine Public Schools Foundation seeks to reach year-end goal to raise $500k

VIZIO and local band put on holiday show fundraiser

Published Dec 2011

President of Web Wise Kids wins achievement award

The Family Online Safety Institute recognizes the nonprofit’s leader for programs reaching millions of youth

Published Dec 2011

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption breaks myths concerning foster children

The nonprofit seeks to increase knowledge and support for adoptive children

Published Dec 2011

SPOTLIGHT

Etnies holds its 8th annual Holiday Festival

The first skateboarder-owned and operated action apparel company handed out new shoes to hundreds of kids

Published Dec 2011

Irvine Public Schools Foundation Encourages Foreign Language Education

Vista Verde School offers afterschool courses in French, Spanish and Korean

Published Dec 2011

The annual Stuff-A-Bus event to support Spark of Love

The OCTA Brings Santa in on a Bus

Published Dec 2011

Irvine student wins Red Ribbon Week 2011 Contest

Fourth-grader from Plaza Vista School presents the best “drug free” decorated home

Published Dec 2011

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen launches holiday fundraising campaign

First event kicks off at Posch Resturant for happy hour

Published Dec 2011

The Simon Scholars Program makes a difference in students’ lives

Local scholarship program provides education to hundreds of students across the country

Published Dec 2011

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