Hundreds of Toys, Gift Cards Distributed at Nonprofit's Families Helping Families Holiday Event
Five Local Gold Award Girl Scouts Develop Programs that are Making a Lasting Difference in the Community
Orange County will celebrate the Moon Festival this Saturday, September 14, with poetry, dance, and arts for children and families.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Published by Girl Scouts of Orange County on behalf of Gold Award Girl Scout and recent alum Madeline Salvatierra
Orange County Public Libraries invites kids near Fountain Valley to a free lunch, starting June 18.
Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.
Summer Day Camps in Orange County. Let your girl unplug from the everyday and have fun at Day Camp. Outdoors. Learn. Grow. Make new friends.
It took a village to build a new community resource center playground thanks to OC volunteers from CAPOC, Target and KaBOOM!
You and your spouse decided to get divorced, not your teen. Forget your divorce today, and let the day be what it should be - a celebration.
Scientists found that fragmented caretaking leads to abnormal brains in rats, and distracted parents may have a similar affect on children.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
A new litter of endangered giant river otters was born this spring. The two boys and one girl are still waiting for names.
Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.
A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.
Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.
A 7-year-old tabby usurped all K9s to become the National Hero Dog by saving a 5-year-old boy as he was being attacked by a dog.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California.
It’s seen near—you guessed it—the Haunted Mansion!
Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.
Trip Advisor users pick their Top 25. Did your favorite make the list?
By donating to a worthy cause, you can score a sweet deal.
Did you think he'd blow it all on booze? The man who commissioned this video did.
The anonymous donation is the largest in the history of the Orange Diocese.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Her previous owner died in what is to believed to be a murder.
Orange County babies born in February will sport a red cap. Why? It's more than a fashion statement.
The largest crowd in recent memory make the Unforgettables Foundation's annual Light for Little Lives walk.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.