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THINGS TO DO

Best Santa Ana family events for winter?

We are new to the Santa Ana area, any suggestions for family events this winter? We see a bunch online but you never really know if they are cool or not. We would love to hear from families in the area. Thank you so much!

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TOUGH TOPICS

How do I get my husband onboard for teaching my children Arabic?

My husband is against me teaching my kids Arabic, he says kids will make fun of them in school. I feel that it’s not fair for them to not speak the language when both parents and family speak it.

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LEARNING & EDUCATION

Tips for parents wanting to help 4 year old learn at home?

Does anyone have any tips for supporting our little ones now that they are in preschool? We try teaching what we can at home, but want to be able to support what they are learning in school.

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LEARNING & EDUCATION

How do I encourage my kids to be creative thinkers?

How can we encourage creativity in kids? What type of things can we have in stock for our kids as child care providers and parents? Kids spend so much time in front of screens nowadays. I feel like it is so important that we encourage and help them to foster creative minds.

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TOUGH TOPICS

When should I talk to my young kids about racism?

When is a good time to begin confronting racism and prejudices with my children? It's really important to me that I start with them early, but can it be possible that it is too early for them to even grasp what I am talking about? Really needing some advice on this.

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THINGS TO DO

What are some good kid museums in the OC?

Any suggested children's museums in the Orange County area? I feel like I am ALWAYS looking for somewhere new to take the kids on the weekends. Any ideas at all are super appreciated!!

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TOUGH TOPICS

How do I find a balance when trying to help encourage my child to grow?

How can we best encourage our little ones without pushing too hard or hand holding too much? It's something I really struggle with and I feel like no matter what I do things are out of balance. Anyone else deal with these feelings? Maybe this is the "mom guilt" everyone has been talking about?

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PARENTING HACKS

How to I keep my child from getting pink eye? He keeps getting it!

My 4 yr old has gotten pink eye twice this year and I don't why or how to stop it. I feel so guilty because i think it's my fault!

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PRESCHOOLERS

How to get my son to eat healthy lunches at school!

The school my son goes to serves so much junk! Juice comes with every meal and there's barely anything with nutritional value. How do I help my baby get the nutrients?

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TODDLERS

My son is afraid to use public restrooms - help please!

My kiddo's been potty trained for the past 3 months now but refuses to pee anywhere in public. Begs to go home. Any ideas?

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