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The Transformative Power of Music Music has a profound effect on us. We are hardwired to respond to it. In fact, music stimulates more parts of the human brain than just about anything else. Researchers continue to explore new uses for music, from mitigating neurological deficits to pain relief. In Southern California, two organizations have…
Angie’s House In a warm, family-style setting, Angie’s house by Generations offers the luxuries of home with the comforts and security of assisted living, all in a resort-like setting in Rancho Santa Fe. “Several years ago my grandmother Angie was diagnosed with cancer and as a result passed away,” explains founder Rachelle Clune, RN, who…
Changing Lives: Organizations In Training It’s hard enough being a grownup going through stressful times. For kids in difficult situations, whether homelessness or an absent parent, life can become overwhelming, especially if they haven’t developed the right coping skills. That’s where Organizations in Training steps in to help. The nonprofit mentorship program is an offshoot…
It’s All About The Kids The Bahia Resort Hotel and Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa are among those participating once again in the San Diego Tourism Authority’s “Kids Free San Diego” initiative in October. Throughout the month, children 12 and younger eat free with a paying adult at Café Bahia and the Catamaran’s The Atoll…
La Costa Glen Set on a beautiful 55-acre campus in coastal Carlsbad just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, La Costa Glen is an idyllic setting in which to live the retirement of your dreams. Close to everything you want and complete with everything you need, La Costa Glen is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)…
Finding a nanny can be an exhausting and staggering process, but it doesn’t need to be. Enter Seaside Staffing Company, founded by Dara B. Green, a nanny and preschool teacher. The company is based on the principles of personal service, dedication, and making the right fit. From nannies and housekeepers to chefs and educational tutors,…
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe With two available seating times, 11am or 1pm, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet will feature made-to-order omelets and crepes, oven roasted salmon, assorted meats, a carving station, a seafood raw bar, salad bar, bagels and lox, and dessert bar. (858.381.8289, www.theinnatrsf.com) The Spa…
San Diego-based drug abuse prevention organization Natural High has launched its 5th annual National PSA Contest. One winner will be selected for the grand prize: a Hero3+ Silver Edition GoPro, signed Taylor Guitar, personal guitar lessons from rising pop artist Cody Lovaas, an all-expense paid trip to attend Natural High’s 20th Anniversary Gala in San…
True Stories of Renegade Educators Stuart Grauer, EdD, head of school at The Grauer School in Encinitas, released Real Teachers: True Stories of Renegade Educators this spring. Written for teachers, parents, and students, the book offers a rare opportunity for educators to glean wisdom from one of the nation’s leading educational authorities on the authentic…
Raising High-Tech Kids Safely Kids today are technology natives. They’ve never known anything but laptops and cell phones and the Internet. The younger ones can navigate their way around a touch screen before they can even speak. And using social media is just a way of life once they’re old enough to log on. The…
Hitting The Natural High Notes Kids can be a tough crowd when it comes to a topic like drug and alcohol abuse. Sometimes it’s not enough just to lecture them to steer clear. They need a more attractive alternative. That’s where Natural High comes in. The San Diego-based nonprofit has developed a program for middle…
Making Waves In All The Right Ways After winning first-place honors (in addition to special design and engineering awards) for creativity and problem-solving in local, state, and regional tournaments, Encinitas’ own Project Outreach team Blame It On The Boys (comprised of fifth graders at Flora Vista Elementary School) traveled to Destination Imagination’s Global Finals at…
The Academy At Bright Horizons The Academy, previously known as The Gifted Preschool, became part of the Bright Horizons family in 2010. This private preschool in Encinitas focuses on a highly academic environment providing children with multiple opportunities for interactive and educational programs. Some of these programs include the “Fibonacci room,” a hands-on science exploratorium,…
Support Feeding San Diego’s Hunger Action Heroes comic and help classrooms turn learning into life-changing impact
The cancer survivor and former TV news writer inspires young readers with empowering messages, poetry, and recipes in her trio of illustrated books
Rancho Coastal Humane Society shares essential tips to keep you and your pets safe in any disaster
