LePort Montessori School® Hosts Spring Festival & Open House April 26

Interested families are invited to tour the school, explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about LePort Montessori's curriculum

Start celebrating the 4th of July now with a very special Summer

For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition

Don’t Let Your Homebound Child Get Left Behind This Summer

As Camps Pivot Back to In-Person, Many Children in High Risk Groups Still Need Online Camp Options. PAW is Staying Online & Providing Grants

Priority Center Holds Drive-Through Event for Needy Families

Hundreds of Toys, Gift Cards Distributed During the Nonprofit's Families Helping Families Holiday Event

Priority Center Asks Community for Help This Holiday Season

Nonprofit Group Seeing Nearly 100 Percent Increase in Requests for Help Due to COVID-19

Pre-Dinner Stress: After School Clubs to the Rescue

Making the Most of “Golden Hour” with Online After School Class

Halloween Happenings At Newport Beach Library

Residents will be treated with some exceptional fun this Halloween season at Newport Library.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

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.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

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.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

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.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

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!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

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?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Because of Girl Scouts

Published by Girl Scouts of Orange County on behalf of Gold Award Girl Scout and recent alum Madeline Salvatierra

Yes! There Is A Free Lunch At These OC Libraries; Kids Up To 18

Orange County Public Libraries near Newport Beach invites kids to a free lunch, starting June 18.

Working At Disneyland All In The Family For These 19 Cast Members

Four generations of this SoCal family have all worked at Disneyland Resort, including Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Mother, and kids!

This Is What A Good Babysitter Costs In Los Angeles

Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.

25-Year Newport-Mesa Business Gives Back With Holiday Party Today

ProSport is Celebrating 25-Years in OC helping athletes of all levels w “Christmas w the Pros” today 4-6 pm, 27777 Bristol St., Costa Mesa

Newport Beach's Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Old School

Fashion Island Mall will celebrate the coming season with an early visit from Santa Claus as well as magical snowfall. Save the date!

FREE Stuff for Halloween Near Newport Beach: Scary Pancakes at IHOP [VIDEO]

Plan on taking the kiddos for scary pancakes at IHOP near Newport Beach. You're only limited by imagination. Which scary face will you make?

Popular Ruby's Diner Premiering New Kids Menu Items

Do you love to take the kids to Ruby's Diner? some new menu items are sure to please the kiddos

Newport Beach Dunes Expanding Hours Through September

The Dunes will expand their water attractions through September, climbing walls, icebergs and water trampolines, will remain open Sat & Sun.

Flag Day Celebration at Irvine's PretendCity Children's Museum

Celebrate Flag Day in Orange County at Irvine's Pretend City Children's Museum, all day Tuesday

2016 SUMMER NATURE CAMP

The ENC has offered Summer Nature Camps since 1977! Nature Camp provides quality science education in an outdoor, hands-on setting.

Volunteer During Presidents Week

VOLUNTEER during President’s Week, Including Mandatory training at the Environmental Nature Center

What Are America's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

5 Tips To Fight 'Super Lice' As Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Kids Go Back To School

Some preventative and treatment steps to take.

Summer Art Contest For Ages 4-18 Underway

Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.

Watch: Baby Otters Debut at the L.A. Zoo

A new litter of endangered giant river otters was born this spring. The two boys and one girl are still waiting for names.

Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.

Boy Scouts Takes Major Step Toward Ending Ban on Gay Scout Leaders

A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.

Watch Animal Kingdom Upended: Cat Named Hero Dog of the Year

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.

Saturday Smiles: Overheated Pooch Rescued; Doggie Surf School; Thousands of Crabs Swarm Beach; Heroes Save Lives

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California.

All About the Classics

At the Segerstrom Private Car Collection in Irvine to benefit the OC Childhood Language Center

Spooky! Disneyland Surveillance Video Shows "Ghost" Walking Through Closed Park

It’s seen near—you guessed it—the Haunted Mansion!

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

Newport Beach Makes 2015 List of America's Favorites

Trip Advisor users pick their Top 25. Did your favorite make the list?

Napa In Newport Wine Auction on February 28 Features More Than 20 Napa Wineries and Benefits CureDuchenne

The Napa in Newport Wine Auction is charity event that features fine wine and good food to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Fellow Passengers Save Man Whose Heart Stopped on Flight From John Wayne Airport

A 70-year-old Florida man was lucky to be aboard a flight with paramedics on their way to a convention.

Auditory Processing Help in Newport Beach

A local tutoring center in Newport Beach is offering help for kids that have auditory processing.

Annette Walker Named Chair of the 11th Annual Orange County 2015 Go Red for Women Luncheon on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Hotel Irvine

Annette Walker, executive vice president, strategic services for St. Joseph Health (SJH), will chair the Annual OC Go Red for Women Luncheon

Psst, Newport Beach! Here's How to Get Free Frosty Treats for the Year

By donating to a worthy cause, you can score a sweet deal.

Outpouring of Support for Injured Dog Prompts Owner to Give Back

After her dog Malibu was attacked, the Laguna Beach community Rallied around Tracy Friedman. now she is paying it forward.

Donor Drops $20 Million in the Collection Plate

The anonymous donation is the largest in the history of the Orange Diocese.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

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.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

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.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

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.