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Evolution – Mission Viejo Swim Academy

June 4, 2019 • Current Issue, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Evolution – Mission Viejo Swim Academy

When running through the list of activities we wanted to introduce to our then-little ones as they grew, my husband and I placed water safety and swimming at the top of our list for our son and daughter – way above dance class, soccer practice and piano lessons. So, when we found Evolution Swim in [&hellip...

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The Benefits of Dance

June 4, 2019 • Current Issue, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on The Benefits of Dance

What’s the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a dance class? It’s that research has proven that dance provides physical, developmental, artistic, and academic benefits to your child. Physical Benefits – Students build muscle strength...

Spotlight on: Gracie Barra, Dana Point

August 28, 2017 • Current Issue, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Spotlight on: Gracie Barra, Dana Point

Self development. Discipline. Self defense. Character development. These are all traits any parent would want to instill in their children and the main reasons why my husband and I chose to enroll our son and daughter (then ages 5 and 4) in Gracie Barra Jiu...

The Importance of Concussion Offence

April 2, 2016 • 2016, April 2016, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on The Importance of Concussion Offence

By Farzad Massoudi, MD, FACS Being the parent of a young football player comes with a certain pride – you’re willing to sell tickets at the big game, man the concession stand, and relentlessly display your child’s school team sticker on the back of your...

Baby, Let’s Move!

April 2, 2016 • 2016, April 2016, Health, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Baby, Let’s Move!

by Ann Laurence Exercising throughout your pregnancy is a good way to improve and maintain your health, and the health of your baby. Exercise has been shown to increase cardiovascular endurance, improve well-being, enhance your mood enhancement, aid in...

Bouncing off the walls at Big Air trampoline park

March 2, 2016 • 2016, February 2016, Sports, Health & Fitness, Teens and Pre-TeensComments Off on Bouncing off the walls at Big Air trampoline park

By Janeen Christoff Are your kids full of energy and you dread spending the day trying to rein them in? Big Air Trampoline Park in Laguna Hills will literally let your kids bounce off the walls. Big Air is a family entertainment complex and trampoline park...

Take Healthy Steps to Prevent Gestational Diabetes

April 29, 2015 • May 2015, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Take Healthy Steps to Prevent Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Affects 1 in 20 Pregnancies, but MOMS Orange County is Educating Expectant Mothers about the Disease and Its Complications By Pamela Pimentel, RN, CEO of MOMS Orange County Pregnancy is a heartwarming time for most women but a diagnosis...

From Resolution to Reality

January 1, 2015 • 2015, Holidays, Home Life, January 2015, Money Matters, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on From Resolution to Reality

20 Ways Busy Moms and Dads can Actually Keep the 4 Most Common Resolutions   RESOLUTION: Lose Weight / Get Fit 1. Eat smaller portions: Don’t open the refrigerator with “wild dog hunger.” Insteak, keep a steady balance throughout the day with...

Health News and Developments of 2014

January 1, 2015 • 2015, Food, January 2015, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Health News and Developments of 2014

  TOO MUCH SUGAR Over 31,000 people participated in a dietary study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The results were published in February 2014 and the news was not shocking but plenty disturbing for its everyday reality for parents:...

Future Stars

December 1, 2014 • 2014, Big Kids, Community, December 2014, People & Profiles, Sports, Health & FitnessComments Off on Future Stars

Local Girl Selected for Prestigious USA Gymnastics’ “Future Stars” Program in Rhythmic Gymnastics Tis the season when competitions begin for rhythmic gymnasts and Laguna Hills-based Irene School of Rhythmic Gymnastics is going for gold. The Irene School...