Around Town
Talking to Kids About Israel-Hamas in the Social Media Era
As parents, one of our fundamental instincts is to protect our children. The extreme violence happening in the Middle East, including the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, the horrifying deaths of Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including children, and the resulting sadness and fear permeating closer to home have all weighed heavily on families. Social media has also changed the way news and related images are distributed, making it all but impossible to control what our kids are seeing, particularly those with devices of their own. To help know how to support our children of all ages, particularly in this new hyper digital age, we spoke to Dr. Aliza Pressman, author of the upcoming book The 5 Principles of Parenting.
How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice
Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. Somewhere along the way, says Niro, there was a lot of criticism around us, most likely from our parents, and that’s how we learned to respond. Now we have a golden opportunity stop that cycle. “As parents, we need to recognize that we become the voice that our kids internalize and carry into adulthood.”
Meet a Mom — Jackie Goldschneider of Real Housewives of New Jersey and author of The Weight of Beautiful
Jackie Goldschneider is a mom of four who found herself in the public eye after she joined the cast of Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 9, and returned for Season 13. The former attorney, journalist and twin mom times two (Jonas and Adin are 15 and Hudson and Alexis are 13!) reveals in her new book, that for decades, her life wasn’t reality star glamorous—in fact, she battled a severe eating disorder for decades.
Mom Rage — An Interview with Author Minna Dubin
In April 2020, writer Minna Dubin penned an essay for the New York Times, “The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About”. It quickly went viral, with the message resonating clearly with mothers parenting under the initial pandemic lockdown. “The overwhelming response blew me away. It showed me that mom rage is a widespread phenomenon, and, also, that if so many mothers are experiencing it, there must be something bigger going on,” says Minna, adding “We can’t all have an anger problem!”
Meet a Mom — Sazan Hendrix of The Good Life
Sazan Hendrix has 1M+ Instagram followers and along with her husband Stevie, hosts a popular podcast, “The Good Life.” The couple leans into the idea of finding joy in simplicity, something they focus on in their podcast as well as their new book A Real Good Life: Discover the Simple Moments that Bring Joy, Connection, and Love.
Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup
Soup season is ramping up, and this Cozy Coconut, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Spiced Soup is like Fall in a bowl. “This soup is both light but still tastes so satisfying and creamy (without the cream!). Kids love it because it’s got a sweet and coconutty flavor and I love it because I can sneak some super foods into what they’re eating without an argument,” says Katie Witten, the mom and recipe creator behind Witten Kitchen.
Daniella Monet Shares her Lunch-Packing Tips
Packing a lunch is one of those parenting tasks that you might really want to like—but that’s easier said than done. Not only does it have to happen every single day for the next nine months, but social media can make it seem like you have to create mini works of art each morning. When most of your child’s lunch is still there when you go to empty it for the next day, it can feel like you failed.
Mary Jane Shoes — The Fall Trend Moms are Loving
Mary Janes are the latest vestige of the 90s to have a 2023 moment, and moms are sporting them everywhere from drop-off to date night. “They’re a great way to update your shoe wardrobe this fall without sacrificing comfort,” says fashion contributor Kristin Kennedy of Closetful of Clothes. Hailed “the” show of the season by everyone from Vogue, to Refinary29, they’re essentially ballet flats made more practical with the addition of a strap.
Meet a Mom — Model Lais Ribeiro
Model Lais Ribeiro is married to former Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, and mom to 15-year-old Alexandre, diagnosed in 2013 with autism. Of advocating for her son, she says, “Once you find out all the tools you need for your children to achieve their goals, it makes it easier. I don’t like to compare. Every mom goes through their own journey.”
Meet the Team — Amazing Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics
Dentists Peggy Lundquist, DDS and Angela Lee Masterson, DMD and orthodontist James Grant, DDS, MS lead the Amazing Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics practice in Carmel Valley. The team opened its doors in the Spring of 2023 when doctors Peggy, Angela, and James combined their mission to offer excellent dental care. Check out our interview, and find out how they spend their time outside of the office at some popular North County destinations.
