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It Doesn't Matter

by Rachel Orfila

January 06, 2009

When my daughter was a newborn, worry came in with the milk. The first night she slept at home, I kept checking to make sure she was breathing. Now I worry about finding the right kindergarten and helping her overcome her shyness. It's always something. That said, I think sometimes parents are a little too anxious about things that aren't terribly important. Here is my (very subjective) list of  Read more...

Fear and Pretend Play

by Rachel Orfila

October 30, 2008

Halloween is all about exploring fear in a safe way. Witches and ghosts become a little less scary in the camp and theater of Halloween celebrations. In the same way, children act out their everyday fears in pretend play. In August, my four-year-old daughter Bella and I were in Louisiana visiting family when we had to evacuate abruptly ahead of Hurricane Gustav. Getting out of town  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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