“OUCH”. The connotations associated with Tough Love are commonly negative. It feels as though the approach is “mean” and “harsh”, rather than a “wake up” call that behavior needs to change. The approach does entail “love”, but the delivery is not done in a teddy bear fashion. It is direct and to the point. The behavior […]
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Cleanings are some of the most popular treatments requested at Torrey Hills Dental. Many patients will call and request a dental cleaning, in order to ensure plaque and bacteria are removed from their teeth. But most people are unaware of the different types of cleaning offered, and which one is right for them. At Torrey […]
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I just can’t believe it! I opened the Carlsbad studio in May 2010 – and here we are three years later. It has been such a great three years. I have met so many amazing women, and feel like I have developed some wonderful friendships. I hope that we have impacted just a few lives […]
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Welcome to the Ashley Falls community in the heart of Carmel Valley! Ashley Falls is considered to be one of the most desirable areas to live! It is walking distance to the highly acclaimed Ashley Falls Elementary School and Park, numerous playgrounds and parks, close proximity to the Grace Point Church and Beth Am Temple, […]
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Planning ahead for a successful summer is important for the mental health of the child and parent alike. Many parents wait until the very last minute to schedule activities for their child creating problems with scheduling and camps filling up quickly. Another common pitfall is either allowing the child free reign about their summer activities […]
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FORBES LIST. No introduction needed, right? Being featured on Forbes is a surefire way to not only declare “ I HAVE ARRIVED” but “I AM CREDIBLE.” Forbes is an international publication that monitors the marketplace for brilliant talent and tenacious business practices and of course the ever so needed, R.O.I. Forbes not only publishes it’s […]
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Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Drop your pants…at Torrey Hills Cleaners on Cinco de Mayo. Torrey Hills Cleaners will be celebrating with their annual VIP Cinco Pants Party. What the heck is that, you say? Well, on Cinco de Mayo (and that day only) all pants brought in will be CINCO dollars. That’s cinco dollars for dry […]
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The ‘Birds and the Bees’ conversation is what Healthy Chats aims to ease and demystify. Whether you attend a seminar or not, once the day of the ‘big talk’ is over, there’s ultimately got to be some follow up. In this post, we’ll review how to approach – and survive – the next conversation. 1. […]
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The Parent Connection – A Long History of Helping Parents This last Sunday, The Parent Connection held its annual Spring Fling luncheon for members at the Del Mar Hilton. As I photographed the attendees coming in and The Carmel Valley Life publisher David Moya filmed, I wondered how many of you knew about The Parent […]
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Divorce is not a step most couples want to take. But when the papers are signed and the dust has settled, I’ve found that most couples ultimately recognize the insurmountable problems they had in their marriage. Still, getting divorced is like going through chemotherapy to become cancer free. It can be a brutal emotional process […]
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Hello, gardening friends, I hope you’ve answered your garden’s call to come outside and play in the dirt this month. I have finally begun to emerge from gardening hibernation and have been planting, tidying up and fertilizing. I spent a productive afternoon last week at the Walter Andersen’s Nursery in Poway (12755 Danielson Court Poway, […]
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With the recent kidnapping and molestation of an 8 year-old child, parents are once again encouraged to sit down with their kids and discuss “Stranger Danger” which typically leads to children being “afraid” of talking or interacting with “strangers”. Beware of strangers is something that is common for parents to teach their children and for […]
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