Opening a pediatric clinic: The walls, the software and the calendar
A pediatrician signs a lease in February and plans to open in early August, just in time for back-to-school physicals. Permit reviews take longer than...
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Why children in Newcastle need foster care more than ever
The demand for foster care in Newcastle, New South Wales, is reaching critical levels. More children than ever are being placed in out-of-home care as...
Kids mobile phones: What parents should know
Giving a child their first mobile phone is a big milestone. Whether it’s for staying in touch after school, contacting parents during emergencies, or helping...
Parents, locals outraged over Capri Elementary intersection dangers
ENCINITAS — Residents are outraged over a purportedly dangerous traffic intersection near Capri Elementary School, and some parents are growing increasingly frustrated by the city’s...
Small Talk: A day in the mom life
I wince to remember that I had once been a childless working person who sincerely posed the classic question, “What does she do all day?”...
Small Talk: Sugar and spice and lots of sparkles
Five years ago, I got my first real doll. She was classic and quite perfect....
Fresh Start providing medical services for low-income children
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is leading the way in providing free cosmetic care for low-income kids, whether it’s a minor imperfection or a major deformity....
Trump administration, ACLU continue fight over reuniting immigrant families
The Trump administration and ACLU will be in court today in San Diego to discuss the deadline to reunite children separated from their parents at...
County coming to family’s aid after mobile home fire
Residents from all over Escondido, San Diego County and, perhaps, the country, have stepped up to help a family who lost their 5-year-old daughter, Elizette...
Legoland Hotel opens with pirates, pomp and circumstance
CARLSBAD — With pirates and pomp and circumstance, Legoland opened its first hotel before a sea of VIP guests on Friday, April 5. [amt_override]...
O’side students have safer ways to school
OCEANSIDE — Lincoln Middle School and Palmquist Elementary students will have a safer walk to school this fall thanks to funds from Safe Routes to...