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AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHERS

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@lifestylepubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@lifestylepubs.com

Ready for Class HOW MANY PARENTS HAVE BEEN HANGING BY THEIR THUMBS WAITING AND HOPING FOR 100% IN-PERSON LEARNING FOR THEIR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN? How many students feel the same way as their parents? How many

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Brianna Oard AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

students have fallen behind in their studies because they were simply not able to

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adapt to a virtual learning curriculum? The real and easy answer is “countless.”

Jayme Emery

The benefits of school extend beyond classroom learning. The lack of socialization for many. Being with their peers is as important to children as math or science.

Kimberly Blaker, Maria Cowell, Alicia Doyle, Hannah Gross, Ben Malkin, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Brianna Oard, Bethany Vaudrey, PsyD

Enrichment activities in the arts and athletics were also curtailed or eliminated.

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and community with other kids may have been a bigger problem than academics

Many families where both parents had full-time jobs were barely able to have their children supervised, let alone focused on schoolwork. Nonprofits like the Boys &

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Melanie Garibay, Ben Malkin, One Spark Academy, CVUSD

Girls Club thankfully stepped up to help provide safe and productive environments for many families.

Now here we are…ready to go Back to School! Whew!! I bet even Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes fame would be happy to return to the classroom (well, in his case, maybe not!). This issue features an overview of what many of our local schools are planning. I think the enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism on the part of our

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FEATURES 14 Class Act Schools Gear Up for Student Success

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AROUND TOWN

SUMMER IN THE CITY Free Girls Sports Clinics, Children’s Painting Workshops with local artist Carla Bates, Line Dancing with M. C. Callaghan, Sunset Yoga with Tara Smith, Morning and Sunset Hikes at Charmlee Wilderness Park with Marguerite Nesteruk, Co-ed Adult Softball and Senior Fitness Fridays at Malibu Bluffs Park are some of the City of Malibu’s summer programs. The recreation programs will follow guidelines in accordance with the L.A. County Department of Public Health Guidelines. Preregistration required. 310.317.1364/MalibuCity.org

MALIBU WINE TASTING Kick off the month by indulging in an afternoon filled with beaches, great views and wine.

The Malibu Wine Tasting Experience on August 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes a tour and tasting of three Malibu wineries, plus food and a scenic drive through the Santa Monica Mountains. An expert guide will pick you and your guests up at your location in a luxury vehicle and drive you in style to wine tasting venues. All attendees must be 21 years or older to participate. EventBrite.com

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SCHOOL Post-Pandemic

WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES THIS FALL, STUDENTS ANTICIPATE RETURNING TO THE CLASSROOM AND, HOPEFULLY, A SENSE OF NORMALCY. We asked local schools about their post-pandemic educational plans.

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MALIBU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1st Day: August 19

All indications from the state of California—and from the Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District—appear to indicate that “our return to school in the fall will look and feel like our normal schooling experience,” he says. “We are so excited to be able to get

We fully reopened in April 2021, when more than 92% of students returned, says Principal Christopher Hertz.

back to what we do and for students to benefit from the range of programming our in-person experience provides.”

“We spread out recesses and created additional outdoor

Malibu High and Malibu Middle schools were amongst a few public

classrooms to help with distancing and hygiene,” he says. “We had

schools in California—especially in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange

offered remote learning; however, this service will be centralized by

counties—to resume 5-day-a-week in-person learning last April.

our school district for the 21-22 school year. Remote learning will now be structured as Independent Study with minimal zooming.”

To help students transition back to the in-person classroom, “we

“I am extremely proud of our staff who again rose to the occasion and led the way, ensuring high levels of learning and care continued regardless of the instructional model,” Miller says.

have been more systematic in delivering social-emotional learning

He noted that Malibu High School has offered a successful

beyond our morning meetings and have partnered with MBGC

independent study program as an alternative educational option for

Wellness Center to offer additional programs, such as How to be a

students and families.

Friend,” Hertz says.

“While in the past this option has largely served students with

Safety guidelines will continue like they did in the spring: “We have

employment in the entertainment business, we do expect some

parents prescreen their child each morning; we take temperatures

families to choose this option in place of a full return to our traditional

upon arrival, and we require masking and distancing,” says Hertz,

school model.” Independent study will also be available for Malibu

adding that these procedures remain subject to the L.A. Department

Middle School students for the coming school year.

of Public Health.

Regarding accommodations to help students transition back,

It’s important for children to know that “school will be really fun,” Hertz

“staff and parent groups worked this spring to approve a new bell

emphasizes. “We are planning a lot of extra events for students and their

schedule,” Miller says, adding that during distance learning, classes

families that are sure to generate excitement and a sense of inclusion.”

started at 9 a.m. in place of the normal 7:50 a.m. schedule. “As we

As always, “our students are encouraged to maintain their summer studies as outlined in the Principal’s Newsletters,” says Hertz. “Sample ideas are to use our online math and reading programs and review all the returned work from the previous school year.”

Malibu Elementary School is a great place for children to grow and learn, he further emphasizes.

transition back, we have adjusted our start time to 8:30 a.m., which was required by law for the 2022-2023 school year.”

Malibu High and Malibu Middle School’s “normal in-person experience” provides a number of built-in supports that students were unable to benefit from during distance learning.

For instance, beyond the daily interaction with peers and the

“We offer art instruction, marine science instruction, systematic

caring staff, both schools have a hybrid traditional/block schedule,

thinking and writing instruction, social-emotional learning, daily PE,

a built-in support person, an on-campus wellness center through

and a top library that boasts nearly $20,000 in new books, and we

a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu, partnerships

have a highly involved PTA,” Hertz adds. “When students came back

with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and partnerships with

last spring, they reported that they were done with remote learning,

Westside Family Health Centers.

and by June, 100% of surveyed students reported they loved being at school. Summer came too soon!”

Malibu Elementary School is located at 6955 Fernhill Drive in Malibu. For more information, visit MalibuES.SMMUSD.org or call 310.457.9370.

“The work our staff did this year regarding identifying essential skills and key content, student-centered approaches including changes to grading and homework policies, and others will all continue to support students,” Miller said.

As far as safety guidelines and procedures are concerned, “we will follow all of the safety protocols required by L.A. County Department

MALIBU HIGH & MALIBU MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st Day: August 19

of Public Health,” Miller says.

He emphasizes that students “have been incredible” through this challenging time.

“I don’t buy into the whole notion of learning loss—I don’t think our students do either,” Miller says. “While there has been disruption to

“Malibu High School is a public, college preparatory school with

schooling and schooling loss, our students have continued to apply

an anticipated enrollment around 450 for the 2021-2022 school year,”

themselves and learn a ton about themselves, about community and

explains Principal Patrick Miller, adding that Malibu High shares a

about our world.”

campus with Malibu Middle School, with an anticipated enrollment of just over 300 for the 2021-2022 school year.

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continue to pursue their individual goals. We love them, we care about them, we want the best for them.”

Looking back on the challenges that were faced and overcome, Miller offers his deepest gratitude to the entire Malibu community.

“MHS is a special place and thanks to the combined efforts of students, parents, community, teachers and staff, we will continue to do great work in 2021-2022 and beyond,” he adds. “We should celebrate what our community did this past year.”

Malibu High School and Malibu Middle School are located

The most important thing student should know about the upcoming school year is to “be patient with themselves and others as we all adjust to the full in-person experience,” Dr. Magee emphasizes. “This will be a year of new opportunities. Some things will be familiar and the same as before, others may be re-imagined based on experiences of the past year to better meet students’ needs.”

Palisades Charter High School is located at 15777 Bowdoin Street in Pacific Palisades. For more information, call 310.230.6623 or visit PaliHigh.org.

at 30215 Morning View Drive in Malibu. For more information about Malibu High School, call 310.457.6801, or visit SMMUSD. org/Malibu. For Malibu Middle School, call 310.457.3801 or visit SMMUSD.org/MalibuMS.

PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 1st Day: August 18

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY 1st Day: August 30

Pepperdine continues to make plans to fully reopen its campuses in anticipation of the fall semester and welcome the Waves community home.

On June 17, the university announced COVID-19 protocols for

Campus life will be fully in person and at full capacity, says

social distancing and face coverings on campus have changed,

Executive Director and Principal Dr. Pamela Magee. “We also offer

relaxing many social distancing and face covering guidelines. At

a full-time Virtual Academy for families who prefer remote learning.”

this time, however, updated social distancing and face covering

Additionally, accommodations are in place to help students tran-

guidance may not be reflected in all current COVID-19 signage on

sition back into the traditional in-person curriculum and classroom.

Pepperdine campuses.

“PCHS offers a variety of mental health and academic supports,

As far as specific safety guidelines and procedures are concerned,

including a Study Center, Math Lab and a mental health team

the University’s COVID-19 protocols are available on the Pepperdine

that is available to help students who are having difficulty with

COVID-19 website.

the back-to-campus transition,” says Dr. Magee, adding that “we

“Reopening plans will be further updated and issued to the

offer a credit recovery program at Pali Academy, a small learning

Pepperdine community as the University receives further guidance

community that provides more flexible scheduling while allowing

from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Cal/

self-paced instruction.”

OSHA, in addition to the COVID-19 protocol updates already issued

As far as safety guidelines moving forward, PCHS will follow guidelines provided by the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

by the State of California,” according to Alex Forero, Public Relations Manager at Pepperdine.

“At this time, this includes daily temperature checks, health

“In some instances, remote and hybrid learning options will

screening and evidence of a recent clear COVID-19 test,” explains

continue to be available, especially at the graduate level. The

Dr. Magee, adding that masks and social distancing are also required

university will continue to operate in compliance with the

on campus.

COVID-19 guidelines issued by county and state health agencies,

Students can prepare for an optimal school experience by reading the registration materials that outline safety protocols

prioritizing the health, safety and well-being of the Pepperdine and surrounding communities.”

and requirements. Additionally, “allow a little extra time in the

In the coming days, as the university evaluates updated guidance

morning to get through the daily health and safety screening,” Dr.

being released, additional changes can be expected to COVID-

Magee recommends.

19 protocols, including but not limited to, daily wellness checks,

In other advice, plan to participate in the Back to School Orientation meetings scheduled before the start of the school year.

campus visitor restrictions and travel policies. As always, the university strongly encourages everyone to get vaccinated if able.

“These meetings are designed to give students all the information

For questions regarding COVID-19 or the university’s pandemic

needed to be prepared for August,” Dr. Magee says. “They are also

response, reach out to the COVID-19 Information Line at 310.506.8111;

a wonderful opportunity to become reacquainted with campus, or

or via email at covid19info@pepperdine.edu.

for the 9th and 10th graders who have never attended classes in

Learn more at Pepperdine.edu.

person, this is a chance to become familiar with the school grounds and learn more about the school culture.”

PCHS is also offering Dolphin Leadership Academy for 9th and 10th grade students through Aug. 4.

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SYCAMORE SCHOOL 1st Day: September 1

“As far as we know at this moment, we will be fully in person at full capacity,” says Tedd Wakeman, cofounder and director of Sycamore School along with Christy Durham. “We were actually conducting classes through our county waiver like this since November 2020.”

“At Sycamore we provide a curriculum that is rich with engagement, including a play- and project-based approach that allows for student interest, inquiry and creativity,” Wakeman says.

For the previous year, “we created beautiful outdoor learning spaces on campus and finished the year exclusively outdoors, distanced and in masks,” he notes. “While we do not yet have clarity from the county/CDC about mandates for the fall, we anticipate a loosening of these restrictions and hope to be able to utilize all learning spaces on campus—indoors and out.”

The most important thing students should keep in mind is that “We are ready to engage, build, and design; that we look forward to opportunities where we can collaborate, critically think and solve problems; that our staff is super excited to guide your wonder and explore a beautiful and interesting world together—and that Sycamore is a place where learning is alive with possibilities,” Wakeman emphasizes.

Students can prepare for an optimal experience by bringing their

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questions, curiosities, creativity and ideas, and by being ready to think big, take action, work together and have fun, he adds.

“We’re going to take on challenges, learn from failure, be adaptable and do amazing things!”

Sycamore School is located at 3504 Las Flores Canyon in Malibu.

For more information, visit Sycamore-School.org or call 310.456.1980.

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org), which offers free online video tutorials for students at all levels.

OR DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING HOMEWORK? If so, tutors are an effective way to get kids back on track and keep them there.

But how do you find a good, reliable tutor you can trust? And what if hiring a tutor isn't in your budget? Today, there are many options.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Factors to consider when looking for a tutor include the following:

Your child's teacher and the school administrator are an

Is the tutor qualified? Your best bet is to look for someone

excellent place to start. They might be able to recommend a tutor

with a teaching degree since tutoring requires skills that not

in your community or online resources to help your child.

everyone possesses. For younger students, if the tutor has a

Also, chances are one of your child's friends has a tutor. So, ask other parents for a recommendation.

Another option is to search online for tutors in your area. You'll likely find a couple of local tutoring companies. These often offer onsite and in-home tutoring.

teaching degree, specialization in a particular subject is not necessary. For high school and beyond, look for a tutor with expertise in the subject your child needs help with.

Does the tutor have the right personality? First, a tutor should be patient, empathetic, positive, passionate, creative and fun. These

Several websites are aimed at helping parents find tutors.

characteristics help ensure your child can learn from the tutor and

TakeLessons.com offers a searchable database of tutors. Just

will walk away with self-confidence. Also, the tutor's personality

enter your zip code and the school subject to find tutors in your

should be a good fit for your child. It's essential the tutor and your

area. This site also shows tutors' ratings and their fees per session.

child connect with each other.

Another source is Care.com, which connects people with vari-

Is the tutor flexible? Each child has their own best learning

ous service professionals, including tutors. Experience in tutoring

style. It might be visual, aural, physical, verbal, logical or any

varies widely, so check reviews and request references.

combination of these. Also, some kids are solitary learners, whereas others are social learners and enjoy learning in groups.

FREE OPTIONS

Look for a setting and tutor that fits your child’s style.

If tutoring is not in your budget, there are several options. First,

Does the tutor have excellent references? Online tutoring

check with your child's school. Although the No Child Left Behind

services often have reviews from previous clients. Look for those

Act is now defunct, some schools still offer one-on-one tutoring

with overall high ratings and positive comments. But beware of

programs or afterschool group tutoring. Kids can ask to stay after

reviews directly on the tutoring company's website, which can

school to work on their homework with a teacher to assist.

often be manipulated. If you find your tutor offline or find very few

If tutoring is not offered at your child’s school, ask trusted family members, neighbors and friends for help. You might discover

reviews, ask for references and use due diligence to ensure your child's safety and quality service.

someone you know is enthused to help your struggling child.

Another option is to contact your local high school and

Freelance parenting and lifestyle writer Kimberly Blaker

community college. Students majoring in certain subjects or

is the founder and director of KB Creative Digital Services

teaching are required to do a certain number of hours of tutoring.

(KBCreativeDigital.com), specializing in SEO content writing.

For that reason, students often offer it for free.

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FOOD & WINE

This Wine Is For the Dogs: Nectar of the Dogs Wine

ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN

WINE AFICIONADOS ENJOY THE FRUIT OF THE VINE

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and they smell WONDERFUL! We have various scents and it’s

entrepreneur Melanie Garibay, CEO and Owner of Nectar of The

a great way to recycle the bottles,” says Melanie, who loves the

Dogs Wine, gives wine lovers another good reason to raise their

passion and the culture that dog and wine lovers share.

ITS

MANY

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AS

glass, as every bottle of their boutique, handcrafted wine comes with a heartfelt mission.

“We

donate

10%

“Every wine has a story, just like every rescue dog has a story,” she says. “Our story comes from the heart. We know we are not

of

our

wine

sales

to

dog

rescue

the biggest wine company, nor are we the first company to do

organizations, so when you sip with us, you know you are

something for a cause. But we also know that wine can sometimes be

drinking for a great cause!” says Melanie, noting that “Nectar of

intimidating! So that’s why we love to bottle elegant, approachable

the Dogs Wine itself is not a 501c3 organization, but the rescues

drinking wines for many to enjoy because at the end of the day, the

we donate to are nonprofit and depend on donations from the

more wine we sell, the more we are able to give back to organizations

community to fund the work they do, including medical care, food,

that help animals in need. That is what keeps us going!”

training and more.”

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“It started as a passion project—the original idea was to bottle a pallet of wine, 56 cases, with the help of a friend in the biz. We wanted to sell all the wine and give the proceeds to our favorite rescues,” she says. “The wine was very well-received, so we decided to start an actual company and continue with our mission.”

Sourcing wines from small producing wineries along the Central Coast and Central Valley of California, Melanie and her team work closely with the winemakers to craft each batch.

“We want everything we bottle to be approachable and easy drinking.

It’s a tough job, but we taste everything before it goes in the bottle to make sure it’s the flavor profile we’re aiming for. I believe people who try and enjoy our wine appreciate the fact that we take the time to do this, and of course, that we are helping pups in need!” says Melanie.

Available online and through their wine club, as well as wholesale to select businesses and resta rants, Nectar of the Dogs Wine bottles commemorate and benefit man’s best friends.

“The company was created in memory of the dogs we loved that passed on to the Rainbow Bridge,” says Melanie. “The labels feature our dogs that continue to live on in our hearts. To honor them, we made a commitment to give back to dog rescues by donating a portion of all wine sales to various nonprofit rescue organizations that are dedicated to caring for and giving dogs in need a second chance at a happy, love-filled life.”

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ARTICLE MARIA COWELL, OAKS CHRISTIAN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

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OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONTINUES TO SET THE

in-person learning stopped, they literally passed around a hard

BAR AND INNOVATE IN THE ARTS AS ONE OF THE FEW

drive from students house to house so each member could do

SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE TO PRODUCE A FULL-LENGTH

their editing part.

FEATURE FILM COMPLETELY DIRECTED, PRODUCED AND FILMED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

But Kershaw and Meriage graduated, and most of the cast entered their senior year and still the film sat on the shelf.

"Missperception" had its long-awaited debut on May

During the delay, Christopher entered the film in several

18. The premiere was originally scheduled to screen at

competitions. By the May 18 screening date, “Missperception”

Regency Theatres last spring but was delayed over a year

had already garnered 10 awards and accolades, including Los

due to COVID-19. After searching months for venues, even

Angeles Film Awards Winner, Seattle Film Festival Winner and

outdoor ones with safety protocols, the film found its home in

San Diego International Kids Film Festival Winner.

front of a live audience at Calvary Community Church.

"We waited so long for this moment, over a year. We worked

So, to see their award-winning film finally screen was beyond thrilling for the students.

hard through COVID to make this happen. To finally see it up on a

"This moment is the biggest satisfaction of the process:

screen with a live audience was pretty crazy. Seeing people laugh

getting to share it with everyone. We were all really

at the jokes and interested and engaged—to our production team

heartbroken when the virus broke out and we weren't able to

that was absolute gold," said Producer Alexis Golin, senior.

share it with anybody. Even waiting a year to have everyone

The story stars seniors Camille Figueroa, Kennedy Benz,

come and see it is a tremendous accomplishment for all of us,"

Dane Swenson, and junior Abby Riggle. It takes place at the

said Kershaw, now at Loyola Marymount majoring in Finance

elite Ocean Crest High School where the top students vie for

and minoring in Film and Television.

selection to the prestigious Next Level Academy where they

While

many

schools

do

create

student

videos,

will become academic superstars. Or do they? Amid nefarious

documentaries and short stories, it is rare for students to

happenings and relational tensions, two intrepid protagonists

self-produce a full-length feature film. But those are exactly the

aim to find out.

kinds of projects that the Advanced Film class, as part of the OCS

The genesis for the story and production began in film

Institute of Arts and Innovation (IAI), was created to do. The IAI

teacher Andrew Christopher's Advanced Film class in 2019.

was established two years ago with the goal of creating ethical

Then-juniors Camden Park-Coburn and Romain Lagree pitched

artists who would impact the world with their craft.

More than 50% of the cast and crew were IAI students,

were 12 student writers. Christopher selected senior Connor

working with industry professionals like Producer/Actor

Kershaw as the director and Golin as the producer. Editors were

Ryan O'Quinn (“Beverly Hills 90210,” “Alias,” “JAG,” “ER,”

then-junior Camden Reithmayr and senior David Meriage. They

“Melrose Place,” “Starship Troopers,” “That Thing You Do”)

worked in 60-minute class sections with actors and crew to film,

and Producer/Actor Joey Scott (“Kickin' It,” “Gamer's Guide to

an unheard-of time crunch when filming. When COVID hit and

Pretty Much Everything” and “Growing Pains”).

FILM

the story outline, but the entire class built it into a screenplay. There

"To have an opportunity like this in high school is basically

unheard of. It is incredible that high school students pulled

off a full-length feature film. Not only that, but they were some of the most professional people I have ever worked

with," said O'Quinn, IAI board member, president of Damascus Road Productions.

Scott quipped, "When I first heard about this project I

thought, 'Sure, high school students. What can go wrong?' But these guys just blew me away!"

Golin will major in Film at Chapman University in the fall

and having worked on an actual feature film gives her an advantage going in.

"This was a huge learning opportunity for me!” shared Golin. “To be organized and communicate as a producer is such a crucial part of film. You have to be able to be on top of

things and know what's going to happen, you have to think ahead and see the big picture of the entire project."

To view the film, visit https://www.oakschristian.org/academics/ the-institute-of-arts-and-innovation/film-and-television.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE BETHANY VAUDREY, PSYD

B a c k- t o - S c h o o l A n x i e t y : 3 Strategies for Helping Yo u r C h i l d C o p e Bethany Vaudrey, PsyD

DURING THESE PAST 15 MONTHS OF THE PANDEMIC, MANY OF US HAVE FACED UNPRECEDENTED REASONS FOR ANXIETY— AND OUR KIDS HAVE EXPERIENCED SCHOOL IN A WAY WE NEVER COULD HAVE IMAGINED. As things begin to open back up, it’s finally time to emerge from our homes and rejoin each other in society. For most kids this fall, that means entering a real classroom with peers and a teacher, and the unknowns of this can create anxiety.

Here are three strategies to help you navigate the new normal with your child: 1. Model Calm. All kids—even teens—take cues from their parents about how to feel.

Be mindful of what your words, body language and actions communicate. Imagine that you’re a flight attendant. During turbulence, the passengers look to see whether you are calm and confident. If you’re not, they might panic. Your child looks to you during times of emotional turbulence.

Process your own fears with an appropriate adult rather than with your child. Ask yourself: Am I feeling anxious about sending my child back to school?

What are my specific worries? How can I avoid transmitting my anxiety to my child? By resolving

Younger kids (preschool–early elementary): Engage in school-

your own fears first, you can enthusiastically share

themed pretend play by taking turns being the teacher or the

your expectation that school will be fun and safe.

student. Role play allows your child to predict and practice

2. Validate Your Child’s Experience. Kids of

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responding to new situations.

all ages benefit from the chance to express their

Older kids (mid-elementary–high school): Ask what they

thoughts, fears and emotions to a supportive

need from you as they prepare mentally for in-person school.

audience. Try asking, “What feelings are you hav-

Try not to negate or diminish their responses. Instead of, “Don’t

ing when you think about going back to school?”

worry! It’s going to be fine!” try validating your child’s feelings

“What are you most excited about?” or “What are

with, “It’s okay that you’re a bit worried. I bet you’ll feel much

you worried about?”

better after your first day.”

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3. Increase Predictability. Most humans get anxious when we don’t know what will happen next. This explains why anxious kids sometimes become controlling and inflexible.

WHEN TO SEEK HELP If anxiety is fracturing peace in your home or affecting family decisions such as vacations, restaurant choices or parents going

Increase predictability in your child’s world. Minimize unknowns

out, it may be wise to seek therapy support. The following signs may

by sticking to a clear, predictable routine of mealtimes and bed-

indicate your child’s anxiety would benefit from clinical evaluation:

times. Introduce the back-to-school routine a few days before

+ Panic attacks

school begins. Stay consistent with family rules and follow

+ Fear of being alone

through when you tell your kids what to expect from you.

+ Becoming more rigid or controlling

Provide visual cues. Many kids benefit from seeing their

+ Bedwetting

schedules in print or having a list they can check off. Post

+ Changes in eating or sleeping patterns

your family’s routine so your child will know what to expect.

+ Reduced enjoyment in hobbies.

Most kids love to be “in charge” of checking off items on the

A qualified therapist can provide additional support for chil-

routine. (Bonus: Empowering a child with a visual aid of their night or morning routine can drastically reduce the need for parental cajoling!)

dren and families.

For information on therapy support, contact Dr. Bethany Vaudrey, Licensed Psychologist and Owner of Sunlight Psychological Services at 818.918.0574 or visit SunlightPsych.com.

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“We have strived to treat all matters with the same attitude and to approach each matter as if your friend or loved one was asking for help,” says David Dorenfeld, who founded the firm decades ago with his wife and Operations Manager, Stacey.

In today’s world, commitments like these are often sought, but rarely delivered.

“The diversity of our staff and our backgrounds allow

With many longtime clients that have been with the

us to understand and help people with an eye toward

firm for 30 years, Dorenfeld Law handles numerous

what is best for the client,” David notes, adding, “We

trials, mediations, arbitrations and appeals for these

have a diverse practice, hourly, contingency and some

and other clients.

pro bono work. This flexibility allows us to not be driven

To discuss a legal issue or question, schedule a free

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best interest not to engage in the legal process. Even though we could bill and make some cash, we don’t do that. We care more about the client. We always have.”

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GIVING BACK

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“Amy and I wanted to find a way to help democratize philanthropy and make it more inclusive,” says Scott. “We believe there are billions of people in the world with big hearts who want to make a difference, but they don’t have disposable income to donate to charity. Trueheart enables everyone to use the power of tech for good.”

untreated can result in a range of potentially life-threatening

celebrities and purpose-driven brands to team up for great

conditions, including difficulty eating, breathing, hearing and

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speaking,” says Scott. “For the past 21 years, Smile Train has

“We have been blessed to work with some wonderfully talented and generous stars over the years, who helped us

supported safe and quality cleft care, transforming the lives of more than 1.5 million children globally.”

raise millions of dollars for deserving charities,” says Amy,

Searching with Trueheart is as easy as installing a desktop

adding, “Scott came up with idea of starting our own social

extension (see instructions at Trueheart.com). Once installed,

impact search engine so we could invite everyone into our

just open your favorite internet browser to search and raise

community and have a way of providing sustained support

money for deserving nonprofits.

to charities that are helping people, animals and the planet.”

When you search with Trueheart, 80% of net profits are donated to important charity projects.

“You'll get the same great results you're used to, while supporting exceptional nonprofits that make a real difference in the world,” says Amy.

“People around the world can use Trueheart.com and have their searches power donations to Smile Train and the five other deserving nonprofits that we’re supporting for the next year,” says Amy. The Malins credit their children with inspiring their goal of improving the world for generations to come.

Celebrities Brian Austin Green from “Beverly Hills 90210”

“Scott and I want to leave this world better than we found

and Sharna Burgess from “Dancing With The Stars” are

it for them and for every child. This is our legacy, and we want

cohosting the current #Search4Smiles campaign for Smile

our kids to be proud of what their mama and papa created to

Train, a nonprofit that provides free cleft care to children in

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