November 5, 2014
Beautiful family portraits involve more than just a good photographer; they take a bit of planning and preparation on your part. Here are a few ...
November 3, 2014
Holiday family photo time is upon us… or as we refer to it in our household: The Time All The Crying Happened. As it turns out, three-year-old ...
November 2, 2014
When it comes to taking good photos—and this includes taking photos of children—EDIT is the word to have in mind...
My toe in the door to t ...
October 25, 2014
Recently a person I just met asked why they should book a family portrait photo session with a professional photographer when our whole lives ar ...
October 19, 2014
Looking for a housekeeper, gardener or handyman?
Hiring a house cleaner, landscaper, a handyman, a sitter for the kids or an elderly pare ...
October 2, 2014
I love pictures: taking pictures and looking at pictures. I inherited my fondness for photos from my grandmother, Maymi. Every summer, I would s ...
August 22, 2014
We became “puppy” owners for the first time four years ago when our kids were eleven and seven and I found similarities to bringing hom ...
August 16, 2014
You are a new dog owner, now what?!
We had been considering getting a family pet for many months. I researched the pros and cons of dogs, rabbi ...
August 16, 2014
This dog owner was encouraged to recognize dog play and build confidence.
Dear Joan,
My dog is a 16-pound cocker spaniel and the anti-alph ...
July 1, 2014
To reduce overcrowding at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) adoption centers, VCAS has discounted the adoption fee on all shelter animals, d ...
July 1, 2014
Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) is bracing for what is sure to be one of their busiest weekends of the year. Each year, during the days su ...
June 25, 2014
As a psychologist who specializes in working with children and youth, one of the most frequent concerns expressed by my clients is getting their ...
May 4, 2014
For some families, hiring a nanny or housekeeper is a straightforward and easy relationship. For the rest of us, we learn to ease into a success ...
May 4, 2014
The world would be a very different place without vines. Think about it. Vines can make it to the tops of tall trees. Vines can cover entire wal ...