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Parenting by Positive Discipline

January 15, 2016 No Comment

Parenting is one of the most challenging experiences that I have had to face. Yet, it has also been the most rewarding. There is much to learn and it provides us with an opportunity to grow as a person and a professional. It does take discipline. A word that seems to have a negative connotation. […]

How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Actually Work

January 11, 2016 No Comment

Fifteen year old Billy told his parents that his New Year’s Resolution for 2014 would be to get straight A’s this year in school to better his chances for college admission. Up to this point, Billy had historically struggled in school given some mild learning differences and a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, both of […]

Meaningful Gifts

December 21, 2015 No Comment

With the holidays just around the corner, children and adults alike are struggling to find that “right” gift for a loved one and become concerned with issues such as quantity, quality, degree of personal appreciation, and amount of money available for gift buying in an economy that is tight for many. The giving of a […]

FasTracKids Embrace a Family – Gift Giving

November 30, 2015 No Comment

It is that time of year again when FasTracKids embraces a family for the holidays and participate in the holiday gift giving program. Please join us to benefit the community this holiday season! JFS Program Descriptions: Positive Parenting Program (PPP) provides parenting skills training targeted towards low-income and military families throughout San Diego. Holiday: Christmas […]

Managing Family Holiday Visits

November 23, 2015 No Comment

Now that the Thanksgiving family holiday is just around the corner and other holidays are coming next month, many are preparing for extended family holiday visits. Although for some the experience is enjoyable and savored, for others it can be a time of stress and conflict. This is due to the fact that earlier conflicts […]

Brookfield Residential Joins HomeAid San Diego to Collect Clothing During Homeless Awareness Month

November 13, 2015 No Comment

San Diego homebuilder Brookfield Residential is teaming up with HomeAid San Diego to provide warm clothing, blankets and necessities to families in need this holiday season during Homeless Awareness Month in November. According to HomeAid San Diego, an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people are without a home on any given night in San Diego County. […]

FasTracKids will participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®

October 19, 2015 No Comment

FasTracKids of Del Mar/Carmel Valley will participate once again this year in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, a global campaign that generates public support for high-quality early learning and highlights the importance of building children’s vocabulary and love for reading. On October 22, 2015 children and adults worldwide will take action by participating in the world’s largest shared […]

Dental Benefits: End of the Year

September 21, 2015 No Comment

Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008. We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV. So why don’t we pay closer attention to our yearly dental benefits? Many of our patients […]

Leaping into the Dance Season with Hot New Classes!

August 21, 2015 No Comment

The dancers at Love to Dance, Inc. in San Diego, CA are very excited to begin the 2015-2016 dance season. The new season, which begins August 31, 2015, is bursting with new opportunities. Love to Dance, Inc. expanded all of their programs. The Tiny Tots program now offers a variety of new classes. These classes […]

Cardboard: Kids’ Intuitive Choice for Play and Imagination

August 10, 2015 No Comment

The simple and undeniable truth is that kids love to play with cardboard, no matter where they live! If there is cardboard within their reach they will invariably grab it and create with it. This magical response to cardboard is natural and it carries several benefits for the child. Some of the benefits of playing […]

A Field Trip to Old Town

July 28, 2015 No Comment

If you are looking for something to do with your kids this summer, how about a visit to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! I recently took my 2 children there, ages 5 and 7, and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The heart of Old Town recreates the influences of 19th century Mexican and American California. Old […]

Common Mistakes Parents Make with their Kid’s Teeth

July 13, 2015 No Comment

Preventing cavities is the main goal of every parent with their regard to their children’s teeth. Parents are aware that regular brushing, a healthy diet, and routine dental visits are some of the best ways to decrease the number of cavities our kids may get. The surprising statistics actually show that over 40% of children […]