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New summer camp theme song by Lisa Loeb

Woodcraft Rangers Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary

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Response: Strategies for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Spring Family Screenings and Workshops at the Academy Museum

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Wayfinder Provides a Special Place for Education

Celebrate nature April 3-9

National Wildlife Week in SoCal

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Veggies For the Win

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A Soup for New Moms

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Huevos Revueltos con Tortilla

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Postcards from Europe

In search of quality chocolate in Hawaii

On the Cacao Trail in Hawaii

A cream-colored hotel stands behind its outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. Palm trees flank the hotel.

A mom indulges in a writing retreat at Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

We Love It

New Family Tools Showcased at ABC Kids Expo

Expo Notes: The Latest in Baby and Toddler Gear

Games and Tools He's Sure to Love

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5 Self-Care Items for Your Mother’s Day Wish List

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L.A. Parent is proud to sponsor the annual @OmegaS

L.A. Parent is proud to sponsor the annual @OmegaSciFiAwards #scifi writing competition, #TheTomorrowPrize, for local high school students. The awards competition, presented by @scifestla and @lightbringerproject, culminated with the awards ceremony on May 20 at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena with celebrities reading the finalists’ stories.

L.A. Parent Editor Cassandra Lane served as a finalist judge and Publisher Ron Epstein was on hand to announce the first-place winner, Jasmine Sov, a student at Pasadena High School. An excerpt of Jasmine’s story, “Obsolete,” will be featured in one of our upcoming print magazines, and the full story will run on laparent.com this month!

Congratulations to Jasmine and all of the finalists and honorable mentions!

Local TV news reporter, @thewanderlustreporter, le

Local TV news reporter, @thewanderlustreporter, left the U.S. with her husband and three daughters to live in Europe for several months.

Traveling with kids is nothing new to Annette, so she offers us some tips on how to keep the whole family entertained on family vacations.

Visit our May/June issue to read what Annette has to say about Greece, Italy, Paris and more! LINK IN BIO

#LAParentTravels
#FamilyTravel
#FamilyGetAway
#TravelingwithKids
#Europe

The ABC Kids Expo took place at the Paris Las Vega

The ABC Kids Expo took place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino last month, and our Creative Director @Elena.Epstein writes about the experience.

This year’s event once again brought together companies focused on baby and toddler products, ranging from strollers and car seats to smart monitors and anything else that might make parenting and childhood more fun, comfortable and safe.

Check out her overview at the link below or in our IG bio!

laparent.com/expo-notes-the-latest-in-baby-and-toddler-gear/

#ABCKidsExpo
@theabcshow
#theabcshow
#toys
#products
#kids
#toddlers
#parents
#NAPPAAwards

It’s #GIVEAWAY Time! We’re looking for FOUR w

It’s #GIVEAWAY Time!

We’re looking for FOUR winners to give away tickets to the world premiere of “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D” @californiasciencecenter.

To enter, like this message AND email Ron by 9 am PST Wed., May 24, at Ron.Epstein@laparent.com with the subject line “Blue Whales Ticket Giveaway.”

Winners will be picked by moon Wed.!

The show runs May 25-Sept. 4, and winners can select their date to see the show.

Blue Whales 3D takes audiences on the adventure of a lifetime to discover a long-lost blue whale population in a remote corner of the ocean, where no scientists or film crews have explored before.

Blue whales are the largest animal to have ever lived. Once on the verge of extinction, these gentle giants are now returning. They are supreme wanderers, roaming every ocean from the Gulf of California's vibrant waters to the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. Learn how they communicate with each across vast distances and how they are vital to the health of our oceans. What this exciting expedition for a blue whale population reveals will astonish you. Narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis (“Lord of the Rings.” “Star Wars”) with a powerful score by Academy Award winner Steven Price (“Gravity”), experience Blue Whales 3D for the first time, life-size on the giant screen.

#BlueWhalesFilm, #BlueWhales3D, #ReturnOfTheGiants

Got your print copy yet? Great #weekendreading! E

Got your print copy yet? Great #weekendreading!

Explore ideas for your next getaway…

Link to digital always in bio😍

#LAParent
#familytravel
#LAParentTravels
#wanderlust
#sleepawaycamp

We are so excited to once again co-sponsor @omegas

We are so excited to once again co-sponsor @omegascifiawards’ The Tomorrow Prize for high school students writing #scifi short stories!

Huge CONGRATS to the finalists and honorable mentions! Our editor, Cassandra Lane, served as a finalist judge, and says she was blown away by the creativity and depth of the stories.

Join us in celebrating the students this Saturday, where professional actors will perform their stories.

Details:
The Tomorrow Prize and The Green Feather Award: Celebrity Readings & Honors
Saturday, May 20 from 4pm - 6pm PDT
Free; Registration Required
Register here: bit.ly/tomorrow-gfa-honors

Live at @VromansBookstore in Pasadena!

#TomorrowPrize

Is your child ready to spend the night away from h

Is your child ready to spend the night away from home? Are you?

If you and your child are thinking of making sleepaway camp a part of summer, there’s a lot to consider.

We asked camp staffers what they had to say about camp readiness, for words of wisdom and what to consider when figuring out the best route for your family.

Visit our May/June issue (LINK IN BIO) in our website to read about all the advice camp staffers have to offer.

#summercamp
#LAParentTravels
#KidsActivities
#thingstodo
#schoolsout

Have you picked up (or read online) our current #f

Have you picked up (or read online) our current #familytravel #summercamp issue yet? Link in bio!

We’re already working on the #July issue, and loved this #covershoot with little Karsyn and her mom, Meccah, at the #SantaMonicaPier today! Big thanks to our #covermodels and #photographer Jevone Moore @fullimage360!

#ferriswheel
#santamonica
#summer
#summer2023
#summerinLA

Searching for a Summer destination for you and the

Searching for a Summer destination for you and the kids or just you and your love?

Bask in a European ambiance and spectacular mountains in Vail, Colorado.

Spend a few nights at the Grant Hyatt Vail located at the base of the beautiful Vail Mountain. Enjoy unforgettable hikes and views of nature. The Vail Mountain has over 40 miles of biking trials and 20 miles of hiking trails for all ages at abilities.

Indulge in delicious food from a variety of dining options such as Up the Creek, Tavern on the Square, and Ludwig’s Terrace.

Visit our website to view our May/June Issue to learn more.

#LAParentTravels
#FamilyTravel
#CoupleTravel
#FamilyGetAway
#Vacation
#thingstodo

Atwater Photo Camp @atwaterphotocamp is a super fu

Atwater Photo Camp @atwaterphotocamp is a super fun and exciting 5-day photo adventure that inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way. Through activities designed to challenge the way we see, we build skills in photography and storytelling. All new field trips this year!

#seeforyourself
#photocamp
#kidswithcameras
#atwaterphotocamp
#photocamp
#summercamp
#photoworkshop
#teencamp
#lakids
#kidphotographers
#lamoms
#laparents
#kidsactivity
#playandlearn
#kidslife
#kidsphotography
#momlife

The Los Angeles Center of Photography @la_centerof

The Los Angeles Center of Photography @la_centerofphoto is hosting a special photo gallery event to celebrate the photography of students enrolled in afterschool workshops organized in partnership with CII Community Schools. The opening reception is on Tuesday, May 23, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Animo Legacy MS Auditorium,12226 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles. Open to the public for that night only.

LACP offers photography workshops and experiences in collaboration with various youth organizations across Los Angeles, including Inglewood Parks & Rec and Arts at Blue Roof. Offerings include free community events, summer workshops and afterschool programs. Each workshop culminates with a public program to share the students’ work with their community and the wider world.

Learn more: lacphoto.org

#photography
#LAkids
#studentphotography
#photographyclass
#photographyforkids

Happy Mother’s Day!! We kicked off #MothersDay

Happy Mother’s Day!!

We kicked off #MothersDay weekend with a conversation between editor @cassandra.lane71 and @leslielehr_author @zibbysbookshop in celebration of the paperback and updated release of Lehr’s book #ABoobsLife, a bestseller optioned for a TV series by HBO Max.

Followed that with #beach time! How are you celebrating?

Photos courtesy @dianadanielepr @zibbysbookshop and Melissa Greenwood. 🙏🏾

Summer Camp season is just a few weeks away. Still

Summer Camp season is just a few weeks away. Still searching for the perfect camp for your child?

Our Summer Camp Shopper showcases all types of camps in our community: sports, outdoor adventure, musical theater, STEM, stand-up, comedy, martial arts, science, dance, and more!

Click the link in our bio learn which camp might be a perfect fit you your kids

#summercamp
#summer
#SummerCampShopper
#schoolsout
#SoCal

This past weekend, Kevin Hart hosted a VIP sneak p

“I’ve already watched it twice, interviewed so

“I’ve already watched it twice, interviewed some of the artists, re-read the book and viewed the equally absorbing documentary “Judy Blume Forever,” streaming on Amazon Prime. Each experience dredged up memories, laughter, tears and also this: a yearning for a time when it seemed the most dangerous thing about being a kid in this country was feeling terribly awkward or being a “late bloomer.” - L.A. Parent Editor @cassandra.lane71

Read her full article about the film adaptation of @judyblume4real’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” at link in bio.

@MargaretMovie written and directed by @kellyfremoncraig and starring @abbyryderfortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and more.

#itsmemargaret

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and we have

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and we have a list of wonderful ways to celebrate mom this Sunday.

Order a donut delivery for the whole family from @primosdonutsla or visit Farm Sanctuary’s Family Day

Learn more about all these amazing ways to celebrate this weekend at the link in our bio

#mothersday
#mom
#celebrate
#SoCal
#thingstodo

Get ready for summer camp with the new theme song

Get ready for summer camp with the new theme song from @lisaloeb and @woodcraftrangers , “Oh, Camp Woodcraft.”

Celebrating 100 years of summer camp fun, Woodcraft Rangers is an inclusive summer camp for children of every race, religion, and socioeconomic background.

Listen to the new song at the link in our bio

#LisaLoeb
#WoodcraftRangers
#summercamp
#summer

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Check out the Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Check out the Cinco de Mayo Fest happening in Long Beach or First Friday’s Cinco de Mayo event at Catalina Art Museum.

More info at the link in our bio

#cincodemayo
#celebrate
#SoCal

Student poets: Apply!! @bblitarts Are you a poet

Student poets: Apply!!

@bblitarts Are you a poet of color currently attending high school in California? Applications for the Amanda Gorman Future Voices Prize are open now through June 1st! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply for funds either through the poetry contest (for students currently in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade) or scholarship award (for students currently in the 12th grade). We are providing a total of $10,000, so please spread the word to your friends and family members!

Application instructions are found at the link in bio!

#AGFutureVoices #poetryprize #amandagorman #scholarship #writingopportunity #scholarshipopportunities

Happy May 4th! May the fourth be with you! #may4

Happy May 4th! May the fourth be with you!

#may4
#maythefourthbewithyou
#starwars
#jedi

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