Healing powers of a teddy bear
Explore the benefits of gardening for kids, from mental health and emotional growth to hands-on learning at home and school.
How Gardening Helps Kids Build Confidence, Reduce Stress and Grow
A heartfelt reflection on motherhood, resilience and how families keep going through illness, stress and uncertainty.
Editor’s Note: Parenting Through Hard Times and Finding Strength
As Ozempic and similar drugs rise in popularity, experts share how parents can protect kids from harmful body image messages.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Trend: What LA Moms Should Know About Body Image
Experts explain why anxiety-based school refusal is rising and how parents can support kids with proven strategies.
How to Help Kids With School Refusal Caused by Anxiety
How a new neighborhood gym is helping one father prioritize wellness, connection and consistency in South Los Angeles.
A South L.A. Dad on Fitness Access, Family and Staying Active
The newly opened Sylmar location from Child Care Resource Center offers child care assistance, early learning programs and parent support services.
New Sylmar Family Resource Center Expands Child Care Support for Parents
A licensed therapist explores postpartum depression, birth trauma and why maternal mental health support is critical for families and communities.
Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health: Why It Matters Now
Empathy, attention, shift in perspective, help middle kids flourish
Why Middle Children Deserve the Spotlight: Finding the Magic in the Middle
Take the kindness pledge
Kindness is Free: Boys & Girls Club’s Anti-Bullying Program Makes an Impact
L.A. filmmaker Matthew Thompson shares how the loss of his father inspired his debut children’s book, “The Mood Swing,” and offers heartfelt guidance for families navigating grief together.
Spotlight on Matthew Thompson: Filmmaker Turned Children’s Author Tackles Grief with “The Mood Swing”
Stories heal hearts
Families In Schools Launches ‘Read LA! Storytime’ for Kids Impacted by L.A. Wildfires
Tips for Helping Families Cope With Loss
Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?
'Prioritize connection and socializing'
Altadena Fire Survivor Marcia Zellers Shares Her Story of Loss and Recovery
Rebuilding and healing through creativity
Altadena Fire Survivor: A Family’s Journey Through Displacement and Recovery
The challenges of parenting young children amidst disaster
Palisades Wildfire Survivor: Parenting, Displacement, and Finding Hope
'Their job is so much harder than you think'
‘Fire Country’ Star Diane Farr Praises Firefighters After Near Loss in Eaton Fire
L.A. Wildfires: Community stories, expert advice, emergency prep tips, ways to renew
March/April Edition of L.A. Parent is Here
Psychologist shares what to do and not do in supporting disaster survivors
Disaster Response: How to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims in the Short and Long Term
Prioritizing self-care for better parenting
Being ‘Selfish’ for Your Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide for Parents
Maternal mental health
Mental Health and Moms: A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist Carissa Gustafson
The grants program is employee-driven
Spectrum Awards $10,000 to Help Single Mothers in Santa Clarita
Nogales High School Students Celebrate Mental Health Awareness
La Puente Students Host Health & Wellness Fair
Art therapist and founder of the Share & Care program, Suzanne Silverstein, shares her tips for helping kids navigate friendships
Helping Your Kids Navigate Friendships
Navigating loss one recipe at a time becomes a soothing grief ritual for these survivors
Cooking Through Grief
A $10 million federal grant will fund the expansion
Parents Anonymous Now Offers a Free National Parent & Youth Helpline 24/7
A mother’s burning questions on parenting her neurodivergent child
The Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance
8 tips to support and comfort your child though conflict and war
How to Talk to your Children about Conflict and War
Minimize Chaos, Maximize Calm
