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7 Shows to Stream for the Holidays
We won’t be bundling up in our holiday finest for an evening at the theater this season. But the show must go on, and some of our very favorite venues are offering streaming productions to bring your family a taste of that festive spirit. Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish-The Musical (www.eleanorswish.com): Based on the heartfelt […]
5 L.A. Holiday Drive-Through Celebrations
With many folks’ commutes canceled by the pandemic, you might not be spending as much time in your car as usual. Well, start your engines and buckle everyone in for a holiday treat. These holiday drive-through attractions let you celebrate the season from the safety of your vehicle. Holidays In Your Car (www.holidaysinyourcar.com): From the […]
6 L.A. Spots With Holiday Sparkle
Tired of being cozy at home? Don your most festive mask and check out these local attractions. All are following public-health guidelines, with limited capacity, social distancing and other requirements in place. Reflections at Descanso (www.descansogardens.org):This year’s celebration at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge features daytime festivities through Jan. 10. The celebration will include […]
L.A. Shopping Centers Celebrate the Season
When summer retail shelves transformed into holiday displays this year, it was oddly reassuring. Recently, I stopped to watch workers string up lights on trees in a Playa Vista shopping area and felt my spirits lift several octaves. Few things warm a winter soul like holiday lights. Perhaps this is why, when the pandemic first […]
Remote Learning Resources: 5 Educational Apps for Kids
With the global pandemic in 2020, children are video conferencing into classrooms and parents are expected to be more hands-on in their child’s education. I don’t know about you guys, but my dad was a car mechanic and my mother a customer support agent, so asking them for help with my algebra homework was a […]
Join L.A. Parent’s Webinar on Social Skills Development
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant remote learning for most students in the L.A. area, and has forced many to stay away from friends and extended family. That lack of social engagement can be detrimental to a child’s development, so it’s important that parents know what signs to look for if those skills decline. L.A. Parent […]