When life gives you masks, make them creative. Most of us have come to accept that face coverings will be around for a while as we continue to do our part in protecting ourselves and others and reducing the number of coronavirus cases. Our team at L.A. Parent sends a hearty thank-you to all of […]
By now, many parents and kids have accepted they will be taking part in distance or hybrid learning at least for the short-term. Having nutritious ready-made foods in the fridge will increase the amount of time (and focus and energy) students have for learning. Planning ahead can also alleviate some stress for parents. Here are […]
With everyone’s focus still so firmly fixed on the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts are warning families that we can’t afford to ignore a much more familiar threat. Flu season is approaching, and flu shots are more important this year than ever. Because the flu can be a serious illness, public health officials are warning that […]
L.A. County has a new Make a Plan to Vote tool to assist everyone in voting safely during the upcoming presidential election Nov. 3. To help nearly 1 million eligible but non-registered voters, and the 5.6 million registered voters in L.A. County – the county registrar-recorder’s office has launched an easy-to-use website, available in 12 […]
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. According to the experts at Understood.org, we use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things. School psychologists […]
Even heading into the cooler fall and winter months, the risk of child drownings is greater than ever this year with more families staying home to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4. The latest water safety data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
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