San Diego
Publisher’s Letter
Happy Moms and Summer Camps There are many moms in San Diego County who are
MOMpreneurs (women who balance motherhood while running a business) because they found a need and filled it. San Diego Family’s contributing writer, Anne Malinoski, interviewed local moms who are on different career paths. Read about them on page 22. Also check out the Readers Page (p. 46) to see some happy, local moms with their kids. It is so much fun being a mom (and grandma)! As we have said many times, summer is for camps. It’s time for the kids to take a break from the school routine and have other adventures, exploring and learning in different ways. Many times this learning isn’t out of a book — it’s growing in self-confidence and leadership, experiencing new avenues that might be uncomfortable in the beginning. Find more benefits of camp on page 16. If the kids have been in day camp for a while, they may be ready for overnight camp. On page 20 are tips to help get them ready for a first-time overnight experience. Look over the advertisements in this issue and find great summer camps — give the companies a call for more information. May is National Hamburger Month, so I want to give a shout-out to Hodad’s in downtown San Diego and Ocean Beach — it has great hamburgers (piled high with ingredients) and delicious shakes. Another great place for hamburgers is Maggie’s in Serra Mesa. It’s in a small strip mall, so off the beaten track, but all the food is yummy! Moms — enjoy going out to lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day (May 12), whether it’s to have a hamburger or something else. Happy Mother’s Day!
sharon@sandiegofamily.com Main Office: 1475 Sixth Avenue, Fifth Floor, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-685-6970 Fax: 619-685-6978 E-mail: family@SanDiegoFamily.com Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life for San Diego County families by providing information and resources that support the importance and pleasure of parenting.
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Moms
Local moms share what “the perfect Mother’s Day” means to them. Teresa James of San Carlos, mom to Norah (1) and Aria (3): A perfect Mother’s Day is enjoying my family and doing something low-key and fun for everyone. Their happiness is what I enjoy most!
Lupita Ortega of La Mesa with daughter Amaranta (14 mos.): Brunch and a walk near the beach with my husband and daughter, followed by a family celebration with the moms in my life who have provided a lot of support and guidance (mom, sister, mother-in-law).
Grety Moreira of Kearny Mesa, mom to Izyk (4) and Izabella (7; not pictured): I crave a fun family day! I love the outdoors, so a new hiking spot where the kids can play would be perfect — somewhere that gives me a little relaxation, while still enjoying my family. Lydia Grecco of San Carlos with son Keenan (2): Packing a lunch and heading to the park with Keenan to play on the playground and soak up the San Diego sun at the splash pad.
Find more photos of local moms and kids on the Readers Page (p. 46).
