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Tips for Disciplining a Defiant Child

Parenting a defiant child can be frustrating, stressful and difficult. The good news is that a child’s defiance cannot be parented. There are things a parent can do well with their child’s defiance and have a great parent-child relationship at the same time. To help understand the common mistakes parents make when disciplining their defiant […]

Ocean Institute, Dana Point Summer Programs

Registration opens March 15th for the Ocean Institute’s summer programs for children ages 5 and older. Programs have been designed to utilize the Institute’s various facilities such as the state-of-the-art Ocean Education Center, its research vessel Sea Explorer, its two tall ships, Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point and the nearby Dana Point Marine Life […]

Unique Summer Camps: Pali Overnight Adventures, Spy Camp and Space Camp

Summer is almost here, many parents are already deciding which summer camp to send their children to this year. Days of canoeing, hiking, and horse-riding are extended to children who, after years of the same old summer camp, want something a little different this year. Is your daughter somehow a diva or does your son […]

Product Review: Playskool Peek-N-Play Discovery Dome

The Playskool Peek-N-Play Discovery Dome is a wonderful toy that is designed to grow with your child and provide plenty of parent-child interaction. The $49.99 price tag may seem a little scary at first, but it’s well worth the investment for this well-designed toy program. Product overview The Peek-N-Play Discovery Dome fits easily and is […]

The Social Development of Children

Social development begins at birth out of necessity. The infant is unable to provide for its physical needs, or to protect itself against danger, therefore it must rely on its adult caretakers. An infant forms attachments to adults that provide care for it. These attachments can be one of three types: secure, insecure-avoidant, or insecure-ambivalent/resistant. […]