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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
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More Than Just a Pet
How Furry Friends Helped Build a Community Article by Walnut Creek City Lifestyle | Photography by Studio 96' Productions When Navya G. moved to Walnut Creek with her husband Sid, they knew almost no one. As they adjusted to life in a new town with Pluto, their Maltese poodle, they visited a local park. The daily visits quickly turned into something more meaningful. Those casual conversations between dog owners have grown into lasting friendships. "We met some friends at the dog park, and...
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The Mental Load of Parenting
Why So Many Parents Feel Overwhelmed Article by Teresa M. Christian, Psy.D. | Photography by Megan Gery Photography It's 8:00 a.m., and you've already wrestled everyone into their clothes, changed a diaper or two, packed lunches, signed a permission slip, filled and refilled water bottles, made breakfast, emptied the dishwasher, scheduled a doctor’s appointment, remembered that your child needs a poster board for tomorrow's project, and mentally reviewed what's for dinner. Oh wait, it’s also...
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Navigating College Admissions in 2026:
What Has Changed and What Matters Most Article by Sunny Grewal | Photography by Marissa Rocke I'll skip "start early" and "stay organized" — you already know that. Here's what's actually changed in the past 18 months that most families in our area haven't caught up to. The SAT is back. Pretending it isn't will cost your kid. When the UCs went test-blind in 2020, the country followed. That era is ending. Yale, Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Caltech...
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Why Oral Hygiene Matters More Than You Think Article by Dr. Tiziana Procopio Towle | Photography by Stock Photos When people think about staying healthy, they often focus on exercise, nutrition, and sleep. However, one of the most important—and often overlooked—factors in overall health is oral hygiene. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is primarily caused by plaque buildup that allows harmful bacteria to thrive. When these bacteria infect the gums, the body's immune system responds by...
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