Meet Kidz Kingdom Co-Founders Deborah Hatch and Marine Keshishyan
Kidz Kingdom co-founders, Deborah, Marine and Siran. PHOTOS COURTESY KIDZ KINGDOM When Kidz Kingdom opened its doors in 2008, it was the first pediatric day health care facility (PDHC) in Los Angeles County. Today it’s a thriving and growing part of the North Hollywood community, serving families with children with complex medical needs and developmental differences with a smile and a sense of care. We asked Kidz Kingdom Co-Founders Deborah Hatch, RN and Administrator, and Marine Keshishyan, RN and Director of Patient Care Services, about its history and what makes it such a special place. How did Kidz Kingdom get...
Spotlight: Meet L.A. Dads, Musicians and Children’s Book Authors Casey Breves & Sam Tsui
Through music we can share in the momentous joys and heartbreaks of life—when we don’t have the words, we have a song. Music can evoke a sense of community, defying language barriers, which we learn early on as babies respond and learn to tunes. Celebrating the way music unites us around the world, meet YouTube stars musicians and new parents, Casey and Sam. The L.A.-based singing and songwriting couple celebrate the “reasons people around the world raise their voices in song” in their new book and album, “Why Do We Sing?” “Why Do We Sing,” is a beautifully textured song explaining the power of...
Take a Lunch Break at Colburn School’s Free Weekly Concert Series in DTLA
Colburn students conduct a free lunchtime performance at the Colburn School Plaza, April 10, 2024. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL OWEN BAKER DTLA Alliance, a coalition of Downtown L.A. property owners committed to the revitalization of DTLA, and Colburn School, a DTLA performing arts school providing music and dance education to students of all ages and levels of development, joined forces to provide the community a free concert series. Every Wednesday at noon from April 10 through May 1, office workers, parents with little ones looking for something to do and anyone else in need of a lunch break are invited to...
Augason Farms is Helping Parents Remain Earthquake-Ready
Presented by SSA Public Relations Parents' top priority is always the safety and well-being of their family. In Southern California, that means being prepared for all kinds of unforeseen occurrences, especially weather-related events and, of course, earthquakes. Many of you reading this are familiar with emergency-preparedness foods; in fact, an entire industry has been built around food products with a multiyear lifespan that families store for a rainy day (literally). In the case of Augason Farms, here is a company that not only founded the entire industry more than 50 years ago, but continues to rank No. 1 in the emergency-preparedness food category. ...
Meet Mia Armstrong: Young Actress with Down syndrome adds author to her resume
Mia Armstrong. PHOTOS COURTESY CARA ARMSTRONG Simi Valley teen Mia Armstrong made history as the first child with Down syndrome to voice a cartoon character on Netflix. The 13-year-old actress, model and voiceover artist starred as the superhero EON in “Action Pack.” And she recently added author to her resume. “I Am a Masterpiece!” is a story about acceptance and belonging. We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Mia and her mom, Cara Armstrong. Please tell us a little about your new picture book, “I Am a Masterpiece.” Why did you decide to write a book? I wanted to...
AXS TV, SPECTRUM, SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION
In an era where arts education is deeply underfunded, AXS TV and Spectrum continue to partner to increase access to music education. The AXS TV Band Together For Music Education initiative recently awarded 10 more $10,000 grants to music education programs across the country. Since its inception in 2022, AXS TV Band Together For Music Education has connected the network with affiliates, local communities and schools nationwide in support of vital music education programs and the vast benefits they provide students. From building confidence and creativity to improving reading, math and communication skills, boosting classroom attendance, instilling a lifelong appreciation for music and...
Blind Children’s Center Lighting the Way Since 1938
Are you seeking specialized support for a young child who is blind or has been diagnosed with a visual impairment? Then look no further than the Blind Children's Center! Enroll your child ages birth to 5 years-old in our specialized early learning programs today and experience the difference our expertise makes in their development and growth. The Blind Children’s Center, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization founded in 1938, stands out with its distinctive mission: To prepare infants, toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or...