Parenting OC Magazine

01/25/2025

The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California brings the 43rd Annual Tet Festival to Garden Grove Park Jan. 31-Feb. 2. This event offers a salute to Vietnamese culture, along with the arrival of the Year of the Snake. Get the details!

https://tetfestival.org The UVSA (Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California) brings this long-running festival to Garden Grove Park January 31-February 2. This event offers a salute to Vietnamese culture, along with the arrival of the Year of the Snake. Highlights include a Vie...

01/23/2025

Get your January health boost with these beet smoothie recipes!

Whether you're looking for a refreshing, tangy blend or a creamy, indulgent treat, this recipe offers two delicious ways to enjoy beets in your smoothie.

01/22/2025

If you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child, you won’t want to miss these venues offering sensory-friendly accommodations.

For parents of a neurodivergent child, finding the right environment makes all the difference. Don't miss these venues offering sensory-friendly accommodations.

01/21/2025

California Adventure Park is in full swing through Feb. 16!

01/17/2025

📣 Join Us for Open House at Sunny Hills High School! 🌟🏫

Prospective Lancer Families: you're invited to Sunny Hills High School's Open House on January 21 at 6:00 PM! 🎉

Come explore our campus, meet our amazing teachers, and learn about our top-tier academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs. This is a great opportunity to see what makes our Lancer community special! 💛🖤

📅 Date: January 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sunny Hills High School

We can’t wait to welcome you! See you there! 👏

01/17/2025

As AI technologies evolve, local educators work to develop best practices.

As AI technologies evolve, local educators work to develop best practices preparing kids for the addition of AI to school curriculums in the near future.

01/16/2025

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Stefan Bean shares his 2025 educational insights.

Stefan Bean, provides answers to questions on everything from AI to mental health in education for the 2025 school year and beyond.

01/15/2025

Learn how to help your kids bounce back academically after the holiday break!

Leanne DiSanto from LearningRx Irvine Brain Training Center weighs in on how to help kids bounce back academically after the holiday break.

01/14/2025

The Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory is presenting a special Music Hall performance of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" at Bowers Museum on Jan. 24-25. It’ll be performed on a bare stage with the actors conjuring up Lewis Carroll’s magical world. Suitable for the entire family and free! Get the details:

The Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory is presenting a special “Music Hall” performance of Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass at the Bowers on January 24-25. It’ll be done on a bare stage with the actors conjuring up Lewis Carroll’s magical world. Su...

01/11/2025

We are saddened by the news of Dr. Mijares' passing and send our condolences to his family.

Education news from Orange County and beyond

01/10/2025

Learn ways to foster a mindful approach to parenting that welcomes diverse perspectives.

In 2025 mindfulness can help parents to understand and embrace differing perspectives, in politics, school environments or interpersonal relationships.

01/09/2025

Don't miss these tips on keeping healthy as a family for the new year!

Learn from expert Madison Cardullo at the YMCA Orange County how to keep healthy as a family in 2025 through both fitness and food.

01/08/2025

There's snow in the forecast at Lake Forest’s Pittsford Park on Jan. 25 for Snowfest! This winter wonderland delivers a free snow play area for kids 10 and under as well as cool, fun games and other attractions for all ages (including sledding, although that has a fee). Registration is mandatory since it typically sells out. Get the details here!

Snow in the forecast at Lake Forest’s Pittsford Park on January 25. This winter wonderland delivers a free snow play area for kids 10 and under as well as cool fun games and other attractions for all ages (including sledding although that has a fee). Snowfest boasts three sessions (10:30 am-11:45 ...

01/07/2025

Santa Ana celebrates the Lunar New Year with the Tết Festival! The family-friendly festival features live entertainment and cultural performances (including a lion dance and dragon dance), dancing, a kids zone, inflatables and a fireworks show at 5:45 pm. This free celebration happens Jan. 25 from 1 pm-6 pm in Centennial Park.

Santa Ana celebrates the Lunar New Year with this second annual event. Held in partnership with the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Public Library, the family-friendly festival features live entertainment and cultural performances (including a lion dance and...

01/04/2025

Play a different type of putt-putt at Long Beach’s 2nd & PCH! Pixar Putt features an 18-hole course inspired by such beloved films as "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," "Monsters, Inc.," "Finding Nemo," "Coco," "A Bug’s Life," "Wall-E" and "Inside Out." Get the details:

Play a different type of putt-putt at Long Beach’s 2nd & PCH. Pixar Putt features an 18-hole course inspired by such beloved films as Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E and Inside Out. Hours are 3 pm-8:30 pm Mondays-Tuesdays, 10 am-8:30 pm Wednesda...

01/03/2025

Happy January! Check out our cover for The Education Issue — featuring Cute Kid Contest Cover Winner Luna Rose Rivera at Pretend City Children's Museum!



Photo: Ralph Palumbo Photography

01/02/2025

THREE DAYS LEFT TO NOMINATE
Nominate for our 2025 Top Teachers and Employees Awards TODAY! 👩‍🏫🍎

Choose from Top Teachers, Top Employees, and The Leadership Award to recognize all those who make a difference in education. Tag someone in the comments who needs to nominate👇👇👇

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