The Carmel Valley Life | Archive | Child Health

Del Mar Preschool Reads to Break Record

October 27, 2014 No Comment

FasTracKids Del Mar, a leader in fun, interactive early childhood education, will be participating in Jumpstart’s 2014 Read for the Record event on October 21st. FasTracKids Del Mar will be joining other FasTracKids centers worldwide in promoting early literacy for every child. The Read for the Record campaign involves millions of children and adults who strive […]

Digital Media Literacy Non-Profit to Fast Pitch in Final Round of “Advance San Diego”

October 16, 2014 No Comment

Outside the Lens, Digital Media Literacy Non-Profit for At-Risk Youth, to Fast Pitch in Final Round of “Advance San Diego” Out of 67 applications, and 30 semi-finalists, Outside the Lens—an arts and digital media literacy non-profit—has been selected by San Diego Social Venture Partners, a local non-profit giving organization, to be a finalist at “Advance […]

Make Space for Risk in the Life of Your Middle-Schooler

October 10, 2014 No Comment

Middle School. I know no one who would be willing to relive those awkward, anxious years. Changing bodies, changing classes, changing circles of friends. More hormones, more homework, more stress. And, as parents who have lived through it, it’s natural for us to want to minimize the discomforts of adolescence for our children. And it’s […]

The Positive Effects Of Kindergarten Prep Programs

October 2, 2014 No Comment

The Positive Effects Of Kindergarten Prep Programs Such As FasTracKids For Pre-schoolers According to researchers, the future success of children is determined before they go to elementary school. Throughout these crucial years, the way they learn and develop mentally and socially is critical. It is therefore, no wonder that teachers, researchers, families, and government emphasize […]

Back to School, Back to Dance – How to Come Back Strong

September 9, 2014 No Comment

Each year in September we welcome the eager faces of our returning Carmel Valley dancers home after a month of rest and relaxation. It doesn’t matter if the dancer is four years old, a teen or mature adult; it doesn’t matter if the dancer is a beginner, a seasoned competitor or recreational dancer, it is […]

Love to Dance, Inc. Training the Next Evolution of Dancers!

August 20, 2014 No Comment

After seven successful dance seasons Love To Dance, Inc. dance studio continues to offer an elite dance program training the next evolution of dancers. Love to Dance, Inc. offers the finest in dance and a full spectrum of classes for all ages and abilities. Their pristine, state-of-the-art studios are home to Tiny Tots, and the […]

Be Confident and Strong, Like a Girl

August 4, 2014 No Comment

Have you seen the #LikeAGirl video making the rounds recently? If not, take a minute (OK, three minutes) to watch it and then read on. The video is a social experiment. First, the director asks teenage girls and boys to “run like a girl”, “fight like a girl” and “throw like a girl.” Then she […]

Child-Development: Carmel Valley Soccer Classes

July 30, 2014 No Comment

With the lowest child-to-coach ratios in Southern California, Super Soccer Stars is thrilled to finally bring classes to Carmel Valley families! Super Soccer Stars is a child-development program that offers skills-based classes for children ages 2-12 years old. The program was founded in NYC in 2001 by Gustavo Szulansky – a father of three and […]

Preschool Activities in San Diego Summer 2014

July 15, 2014 No Comment

You may think that older kids have all the fun! They get to go to Gymnastics, Dance and School, why not preschoolers? There are activities offered through recreation centers, kids gyms and preschools just for your preschooler. There are programs that introduce young children to sports, art or even helps them prepare for Kindergarten. There […]

Did You Know Baking a Cake Can Make Your Child Smarter?

June 20, 2014 No Comment

5 Reasons You Should Be Baking A Cake With Your Kids Today: Increase chances your kids will eat. If a child knows exactly what’s inside the food they are eating, they will be more likely to try it. As you add ingredients, tell you child what you are adding. You can also let them taste […]

The Importance of Dance, Music and the Arts in Our Local Schools

June 19, 2014 No Comment

It is good to be back in the writer’s chair again. I want to thank David Moya and his incredible and supportive staff for allowing me to take some time from my regular articles appearing on The Carmel Valley Life website to spend additional time with my wife as we tended to the needs of […]

Carmel Valley Dentist – ObamaCare and Dentistry

June 18, 2014 No Comment

Dental practices and the public alike are navigating the maze of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as ObamaCare and how its healthcare mandates relate to dentistry. As part of the ACA, dental care for children is cited as one of the 10 essential health benefits, but the reality is that pediatric dental plans […]