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Well-being During Times of Corona Virus
By: Dr. Dustine Rey My ten-year-old daughter, Satya, walked into the dining room where I [...]
South OC Preschool Proves Positive With Virtual Circle Time
Creativity & joy are not canceled in San Clemente as Gratitude Garden Preschool opens their [...]
OC Family May 2019 Issue – A Fresh Take on Education
Women, mothers in particular, don’t get much credit for their roles as pioneers — people [...]
The Importance of Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Scientific research indicates there is a very strong relationship between social-emotional learning and cognitive development [...]
The Importance of Coding in Early Childhood
Currently there is a huge demand for schools to be teaching coding to young children. [...]
New Research Warns Families of Health Consequences Near Highways
New findings by UCLA and the California Air Resources Board show that harmful pollutants from [...]
Getting Ready For Kindergarten
Many families are getting ready to enroll their five-year-old in kindergarten this August. Parents often [...]
Teaching Young Children to Save, Spend, and Give
When should young children learn to save, to spend, and to use money as a [...]
The Effects of Meaningless Praise on Children
According to a survey conducted by Columbia University, eighty-five percent of American parents believe that [...]
Meaningful Praise With Children
Last month we examined how praise can have negative effects on children’s motivation and [...]
Rossier Alum Opens Early Childhood Education Program Based on Dissertation Research
By: USC Rossier School of Education, March 16, 2015 A new concept in early childhood [...]
Inside Out and Into Childhood Mental Health
By Dr. Dustine Rey, published in August edition of Talega Life Magazine Disney-Pixar’s latest movie, Inside [...]
Designing New Year’s Intentions with Children
Designing clear intentions for you and as a family can have a powerful impact on [...]
New Concept for Preschool Education Opens in Talega
A new concept in early childhood education is changing the way students in San Clemente, [...]
Hand Made TeePee’s for The Class or Home
There is something special about teepees. I have loved them since childhood. I am sure [...]
Dysgraphia An Unappreciated Blessing
In the new book David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell, the advantages of disadvantages are explored. [...]
Where Was Opera When I was in First Grade?
I would have loved learning about opera in first grade like the students in the [...]
Pumpkin Seeds are Like The Frosting on Cupcakes
It is pumpkin season! Pumpkin spice lattes are back, pumpkin muffins grace the pastry shelves [...]