The Spa at Wine & Roses offers a Summer Break Reprieve for Moms By Heather Reagan-Isbill Sixteen hours a day, for what seems an infinity of days without the helpful scaffolding of school, clubs, or teams, has pushed me to the point […]
Chiropractic Care for Kids By Melissa Hutsell Chiropractors have treated children for more than 100 years and counting. From eight days to eight years old, it’s never too early to see a chiropractor. Healthy U Chiropractor, Dr. Po Chua Her says that it’s common for […]
Nip Bullying in the Bud By Nora Heston Tarte Schools and bullying go together. While bullying isn’t a new trend, it does seem to be picking up traction with the help of online platforms that allow name-calling and threats to follow children home. A recent […]
The Technological Parent Trap By Heather Reagan Isbil Technology easily takes the cake, in regards to some of my trickiest parenting challenges. It’s right up there with infants successfully sleeping through the night and an officially potty trained toddler. […]
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Bear Creek Aquatics By Melissa Hutsell Bear Creek Aquatics offers San Joaquin swimmers the freedom and flexibility to be involved in different types of water sports while also balancing other interests. After recognizing that typical programs do not allow this, owner Tom Downer decided […]
Dog’s Best Friend By Nora Heston Tarte My son thinks his friends are dogs. We were at a play date the other day when Hunter joyfully decided to share, a behavior I tend to encourage, especially for an only- and non-daycare-going- child. I want […]
Let there be no doubt that we in the San Joaquin County know our part of the valley like we know our wines, restaurants and favorite venues. But it can get a little tedious, remembering each and every extravaganza on this week’s agenda. Luckily, San […]
A Comprehensive Look at Your Kid’s Mouth and the Dangers that Could Lurk Within ??According to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2012, only 82 percent of children, ages 2-17, saw a dentist in the past year and less than 62 […]
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Taking the perfect photo is more than just a flash of the lens, it is the art of capturing a special moment and making it last a lifetime. Austin newborn photography shows the most intermate moments between a mother and newborn baby. Wedding photography captures […]
Parenting, from start to finish, is one big leap of faith. All we do – from the moment someone places a baby in our eager arms to the moment we watch our grown children walk away from us under their own power – is gather […]
When people ask me how many kids I have, I say six. Sometimes it feels like a lie. Because I didn’t give birth to my two stepsons and stepdaughter. (I hate saying- “step children” Remember the movie St. Elmo’s Fire? [Showing my age here] Demi […]
Just as important as nurturing our children, is preserving their environment and teaching them to do the same. The many factors and concerns influencing earth today is surely a large concept for a small child. But, fundamentals like recycling, minimizing waste, conservation, and respect can […]