Famed Coding Camp Hits San Diego Shores

Summer Camps and Programs



ADVERTISEMENT – Leading Coding (programming) for kids and STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Math and Engineering) education innovator – CodeREV – has expanded its popular tech summer camps to get more students coding and creating instead of losing...

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Anti-Abortion Activists Face Dubious Eavesdropping Charges in California

Center for Medical ProgressYesterday California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced 15 felony charges against two anti-abortion activists, David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, in connection with their hidden-camera recordings of conversations with Planned Parenthood employees they sought...

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Culture Shock And Special Treatment: Raising Kids Overseas

Seven months after moving to Singapore and I’m still struggling with some aspects of everyday life here. The stifling heat and humidity haven’t gotten any more bearable, my armpits are currently a fetching shade of grey thanks to the Asian beauty obsession with skin whitening...

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Burlap Bunnies

Crafts For Kids



These cute burlap bunnies are fun to create and fill with treats, making them perfect for friends or classmates! Kids can participate in assembly or decorating with adult help.
Supplies

Jelly beans or other small candy
Small plastic baggies
Twist ties
Roll of...

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To The Mummies Returning To Work

I’ve noticed the new faces. Babies on trial days in baby M’s nursery room. I’ve seen you too. The mummies of the new babies. I’ve seen your moist eyes and strained faces, fighting back tears as you leave your little love for their first hours with the strangers that...

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Ski Mammoth Mountain

Family Travel



Take your little rippers to “shred some pow” at one of California’s premiere winter sports recreational resorts, Mammoth Mountain. Families wanting a fun, wintery escape will fulfill mammoth-sized dreams at this snowy paradise. From skiing, snowboarding and snow play...

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Happy Mother's Day - You're Doing Great!

In this time of judgement and peer pressure, this Mother’s Day I have a message for every mum… you’re doing great!
To the mum who is breastfeeding – how wonderful that your body is producing plenty of milk for your baby and that they have learned to latch on so well...

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Dad Shares Photo And Touching Tribute To Daughter Born At 18 Weeks Who Lived For Just 15 Minutes

Warning: Readers may find the images in this article upsetting. 



A dad has shared a photo of himself cradling his daughter who was born at 18 weeks and lived for just 15 minutes.


Imgur user Tallyman shared the photo with the Imgur community on the day that was meant to be her due date...

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'Emmerdale' Actress Lucy Pargeter Shares Her IVF Tips On Twitter After Falling Pregnant With Twins

Lucy Pargeter has shared her top tips for parents-to-be going through IVF after experiencing the fertility treatment herself.


The ‘Emmerdale’ actress, who is currently expecting twins with her partner Rudi Coleano, fell pregnant on her second round of IVF.


The 40-year-old, who is also...

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How The Media Are Gearing Us Up For Traumatic Birth Experiences

I happen to be one of the five people left in the UK who still watches Home & Away (what can I say, guilty pleasure), and whilst watching an episode last week where one of the characters goes into labour, I got really angry.
During the hypnobirthing course my husband and I did before...

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My Experience Of Exclusively Breastfeeding And Being A Working Mum

Emails from my boss arose me from my physically exhausted and sleep deprived state, to the reality of work and a life outside caring for a baby at home. Our team lead scheduled a conference call to kick off our new project which coincided with the end of my maternity leave, which was...

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Dad Phrases | The Huffington Post

Like many parents, dog owners or alcoholics socialising, the other day I was in a park.
There are these giant logs – let’s call them what they are: tree corpses. And they’re catnip for children. Even when you tell your kid he’s dancing on a tree’s dead body,...

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Mum Warns Parents About Dangers Of Vacuum Cleaners After Son Suffers Fourth Degree Burn

Warning: This post contains graphic images. 



A mum has issued a warning to other parents about the dangers of vacuum cleaners after her 16-month-old suffered fourth degree burns.


Jade Bishop, from Maidstone in Kent, said she wanted to share photos of the incident because people may...

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The Government Wants To Help Mothers Return To Work, But What Can Flexible Working Really Bring To An Organisation?

This week the UK Government announced a £5m fund to help mothers return to work after a career break. This could be a fantastic opportunity for UK Companies to access a talent pool that goes entirely overlooked for 90%* of jobs advertised. As Justine Roberts, Chief Executive of Mumsnet says,...

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How To Appreciate Your Children's Childhood

So often I hear people with older or grown-up children say to me “appreciate this time – it’s so precious, and over so quickly.” I tend to reply, “Oh, I do.” But what does it really mean to “appreciate” it, and how do we make sure we are? My...

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A Letter To My Daughter On International Women's Day

Darling girl,
It is International Women’s Day today. It’s a great day to celebrate the achievements of women but it’s also a day to raise awareness. All over the world millions of women are still facing hardship, prejudice, injustice, fear, pain and misery on a daily...

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Let Your Kids Get Messy

Parenting



Most parents have vetoed a messy activity simply to avoid the cleanup. It’s time to let go. Messy play is sensory play—the gold standard of early childhood learning. Children learn best when they engage multiple senses. The more they can touch, taste, see, feel and hear...

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No, I Won't Cover Up

I am a breastfeeder.  I fed my first daughter for nearly 11 months and I’m currently feeding my second daughter who is nearly eight months.  I have always breastfed on demand, as and when required.  Whether I’m in a restaurant, a shop or the theatre, I’ve simply fed my baby...

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In Favour Of Career Breaks

Recruiters are more likely to hire a less qualified person than someone with a career gap on their C.V. – FACT!
I took a career break that lasted four years. We adopted a baby to complete our family following years of fertility issues. We had to make a decision as to whether it was...

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Lesbian Couple Take Turns To Breastfeed Baby In Photos To Raise Awareness For Same-Sex Couples

A same-sex couple have been photographed both breastfeeding their four-week-old daughter in a bid to raise awareness of LGBT families.


Claire Eden-McIlroy, 29, and Steph Eden-McIlroy, 26, from Australia asked birth photographer Lacey Barratt to capture the precious moments on...

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