Publisher’s Letter
Navigating the Disruption Welcome to the first digital-only edition
of San Diego Family Magazine. As I write this, we are still under social distancing orders and wearing masks. It’s been an adventure. We are all ready to get back to normal routines.
Besides being the publisher of SDFM, I am a San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary member. Marta Knight, the Rotary District Governor, came up with the words below for the acronym FEAR, which is an appropriate message for our readers. I have added to it. When FEAR comes into your mind, turn it into a positive:
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Family - Togetherness is good; life has slowed down, we have time
to watch the kids grow.
Our San Diego
Families
What’s one thing you cannot WAIT to do once the quarantine is lifted? Lisa Gipson, managing editor I can’t wait to hug my girlfriends, get back to church, hang out at the coast and go on a date with my husband.
Flexible - we have had to be; our routine has not been the same. Exercise - Walk the neighborhood or participate in a video with
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an exercise guru. Physically playing with kids provides upper body strengthening.
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Education - Parents have always been kids’ first educators and that’s never been more important than now. Hang in there! Keep communication open with teachers and school staff.
Attitude - I must admit, it’s hard to see smiles behind masks, but
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it helps to find the positive happenings all around us. Take time to smell the roses. Activity - Find fun things to do without social media, such as hobby and craft time. Many organizations have free apps with fun activities.
Adrienne Sigeti, editorial assistant I can’t wait for baseball season to come back! I’ve been going to Padres games every season since I can remember. I miss those warm spring and summer nights cheering on the Pads with family and friends.
Reassurance - We are in this together. It might take a little time,
but we will come out stronger.
Reading - Take time to read a book you’ve always wanted to read. Read this issue of San Diego Family and be sure to thank our advertisers.
Stay connected with us by visiting www.SanDiegoFamily.com. Sign up for our eNewsletter to have STEM activities, art projects and helpful parenting articles sent to you directly. Tell your friends to sign up too. Thanks for being a loyal follower of San Diego Family. Stay healthy! When this is over, I’m going to hug my kids and grandkids, socialize with friends and go to Rotary every Wednesday.
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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Giovanni Baldan, marketing representative Get back on the court with our racquetball group. When they closed the gym, we played at an outdoor park, but then that was shut down.
Tony Andrews, marketing representative I’m excited to get together with my friends to play in our weekly basketball games! Flip to page 26 for responses from more local parents!
