As a kid, have you ever thought that there were monsters lurking in your closet, or under your bed? What if you knew that those monsters are real, and live in a separate world powered by the screams of children? In this strange and colorful world much like our own, monsters are highly trained to […]
Continue reading …Each year Master TJ Kim, owner and founder of World Tae Kwon Do Academy in the Torrey Hills Shopping Center, works to improve his studio and classes. He pushes himself and his students further with new techniques and training methods he learns at regional and national Tae Kwon Do conferences. He is also very involved in the […]
Continue reading …Many fathers never realize how important they are to the development of their children. Yet, as early as in Infancy, the father’s participation in the basic needs of a child have tremendous immediate as well as lasting effects. For example, when fathers help with holding, feeding, and soothing an infant, this experience provides the child with […]
Continue reading …The League of Women Voters (LWV) met at Hera Hub today to discuss how to capture key demographics and a few things in particular stood out. While there was much to be said in regards to how important the female demographic is in elections, the 18-24 year olds are perhaps the most important consideration in […]
Continue reading …Delusions – When one thinks of the term “delusional”, the first thing that comes to mind is “crazy”, but, when you think about it, everyone is somewhat delusional. In typical everyday situations, everyone bases their interpretation of an outcome on their previous experiences. After all, that is all one knows. We call this experience. What has […]
Continue reading …Change is a conscious choice that often times is conquered by unconscious baggage. Take smokers for example. Most people who smoke cigarettes know that they will eventually kill them and want to “quit”, but can’t. Why? Because there are underlying conflicts that keep the person “hooked” and any change is experienced as terrifying. Yep, that’s […]
Continue reading …“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 […]
Continue reading …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, […]
Continue reading …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 […]
Continue reading …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 […]
Continue reading …A senseless bombing at the end of the infamous Boston Marathon has now forced parents to go to work securing their children that “everything is going to be okay”. After all, the role of a parent is to secure and protect their children. But, how from senseless Terrorist attacks? Whether it’s a terrorist act, an […]
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