For summer, there are few wardrobe pieces more essential than a great pair of sandals. The ones you’ll reach for over and over? Styles that are both cute and comfortable, says Kari Molvar, Senior Editor at Forbes Vetted as well as a mom of two.

From Coronado to Oceanside and multiple points inland, The North County Moms has a curated listing of some of our favorite venues around San Diego County in celebration of Independence Day. Scroll through our calendar to select the best experiences to celebrate The Fourth with family, fun and fireworks! Be sure to click the links for additional details and times.

🦷Many young children are apprehensive about losing their baby teeth, especially when it’s the first one. As a parent, you can ease that nervousness considerably, if you know the right things to say. Check out first loose-tooth anxiety suggestions from Breanne Reid, DDS, a beloved pediatric dentist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Solana Beach and Carlsbad.

Summer has arrived! And the allure of swimming at the beach or in pools, lakes and rivers becomes irresistible. However, it’s essential to identify potential risks. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children aged 1 to 4, and it often happens quickly and silently. Be sure to read our new blog post by London Blake of Main Street Swim School. London offers up lots of reminders and suggestions for water safety in any environment.