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  I love this quote. It’s simple and succinct, but it has a profound meaning. And the fact it is often attributed to Aristotle seems to give it even more street cred. But apparently Aristotle never actually said this, at least not as succinctly. It was first written in this way by an American historian named Wil Durant who was summarising some of Aristotle’s work. The full quote, written by Durant (not Aristotle), was this: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Wil Durant Regardless of whether the words were coined by...

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There is no better authority on things to do in La Jolla with kids than someone who is raising a daughter here and also very involved in the local attractions scene — me. You’re probably familiar with La Jolla’s reputation as an upscale seaside community, but what we residents can tell you is that the atmosphere is mostly down-to-earth. We have some of the best restaurants in San Diego and you can take your kids to any of them. We have beachfront hotels that welcome sandy feet and attractions that are some of the best things to do in San...

Parents know how hard it can be to meet the demands of the children’s birthday party circuit at any age. But finding the right gift for a 7-year-old can put even the most seasoned gift-giver to the test: 7-year-old girls and boys have particularly strong opinions about the kinds of gifts and toys that are out there — and they definitely know what’s out there. In short, finding the best gifts for 7-year-olds takes work. But there are a few developmental markers that can narrow down your search. ADVERTISEMENT By second grade, kids tend to develop close friendships and have their...

Have you tried out ABCmouse.com yet? With all of our time at home right now, this is the perfect time to get your kids learning and improving their reading skills.  For the little ones, ABCMouse is awesome!  ABCmouse.com is currently offering the first month for FREE!  If you aren’t familiar with this site, ABCmouse.com provides educational games for kids 2-8 online. It has a full online curriculum for preschool through kindergarten. After your trial is up you will be charged the $7.95 per month. If you love it then keep going! If not, you can always cancel. Just make a note on...