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Healing our children and ourselves

Examining unconscious parenting patterns

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Electrify Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center

L.A. Underwater exhibit at NHM

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Oxnard: A Fun Family Getaway

Adults attend a summer camp.

For some you time, try an adult camp

Playtime for Parents

A young child in a

Bringing mindfulness to kids this summer & beyond

Mind Over Matter

Health & Wellness

Ask the Experts: How to Travel Safely This Summer

Follow the map of sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler

Tracing Octavia’s Footsteps

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9 Valuable Skills and Lasting Benefits Kids Develop at Summer Camp

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

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FIRST App Adds Shushybye To Its Child Development Content

Flowers, bikes, food and more

Pedal 2 Petal in Carlsbad

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Meeting the Moment: How charter public schools are helping kids cope and heal

Show Her Love and Care

Best Gifts for New Moms

Building sign says Merced in downtown Merced

5 reasons to embrace this ‘gateway’ town

Reimagine Merced

A mother, father and baby are looking at a laptop screen. On side of the image is a promotion from First 5 LA asking families how COVID-19 has affected them.

First 5 LA is conducting the survey

Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?

A brown and white dog holds a sign that reads "ADOPT ME."

Adopt cats and dogs April 9

BOBS FROM SKECHERS, PETCO LOVE PARTNER FOR PET ADOPTION EVENT

WGA scholarship covers full tuition and housing

Local Students Earn Golf Caddies College Scholarship

'Blippi Meets Hans the Robot'

Blippi and Easterseals Partner for new inclusive episode

Annual challenge documents biodiversity

Community Invited to Participate in City Nature Challenge

One-pan meal

Shakshuka Recipe

Voting is open for the Kids' Choice Awards

Voting Open for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2022

Healthy & Delicious

Charred Brussels Sprouts with Gremolata

Restaurant Week will take place April 1-15

‘Dine LA’ Is Back

Revenge Of is a pop-culture zeitgeist

Comic and Pinball Shop Opens in Glassell Park

Book Fest: April 23-24

Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 27th Annual Festival of Books

How a Parenting Book Pushed Me to the Edge — Literally

Over the Hill and Down the Hill

Editor's Note

Stepping Out of the Shade

L.A.'s teen climate change activists find ways to persevere

Our Youth Take Charge

Curry gravy from Yangban Society

Two Chefs Find Love and Business in the Kitchen

Time to shine

Young Creators Project: KCRW Invites L.A.’s Creative Youth to Showcase their Talents

What we're reading this month

March Book Corner: Immigration, Freedom and Bravery

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Summer Reading-The Key to your Child’s Success!

How Parents Can Facilitate Racial Equity Discussions with Homeschoolers

Filling in the social skills gap created by the pandemic

Helping Children Communicate Better With Masks

Desert lights

The Living Desert Lights Up with a Spring Lantern Festival

Clearing Up Vaccine Worries

National Heart Health Month: Misconceptions about Myocarditis

Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Hikes, Bikes and Floats

Art of Recovery

Economic Recovery Initiative Continues to Bring Art and Jobs to Santa Monica

White inspires dog rescue fundraiser

L.A. Muralist Honors Betty White

A family heads to Colorado for snow

Head to Colorado for an Elevated Winter Adventure

Over 13,000 Testing Kits Available Daily

L.A. County Expands PICK-UP COVID-19 TESTING KIT PROGRAM

A few local spots to help you (and the kids) revitalize and reconnect

Let Nature Renew You

Navigator of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest ship on the West Coast

Cruising is Back

Taking a look at what CRT is — and what it isn’t

Critical Race Theory

Free COVID Testing at YMCA

Free COVID testing at YMCA spots in L.A.

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Ideas & Insights: Helping Your Child Develop Strong Writing Skills

One-on-one tutoring to the rescue

Evolving Education in the Digital Age

Watch Them Soar

Former L.A. Parent Interns Shine Bright

Choosing the right school

L.A. Parent’s Guide to Schools – Conejo Valley edition

'You Are Going to Redefine the Sport'

Michelle Della Penna On Girls and Motorsports

Fresh & colorful

Persimmon Burrata Salad

Gift ideas for babies, toddlers and new moms

2021 Bundle: Baby, Toddler and New Mom Gift Guide

Choosing the best apps

5 Questions To Ask Before Downloading Apps for Your Young Child

Presented by The GT Dave Foundation

Scholarship Opportunity for LGBTQ+ Youth

Seasonal events and experiences for all

The Collection at RiverPark offers holiday festivities for the whole family

Training Champions

Esports Leader Cloud9 Partners with Serena Williams to launch ‘Champion’s Mindset’ Course for Coaches

Registration Opens for Adaptive 2021 Angel City Games

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Rediscover Griffith Park

Griffith Park Celebrates 125 Years with Interactive Parkwide Event

Vaccine Appointments Available for Children 5 and older at Cedars-Sinai

Games can be a conduit to family connection

Not Just Fun and Games

This Month's Editor's Note

Inviting the Past into the Future

Keep kids safe

Button Batteries: These Tiny Items Can be Dangerous in Homes with Small Children

With Priya Soni, M.D.

Doc Talk: Keeping COVID at Bay During the Holidays

Creating opportunities

Building Inclusive Career Paths for Young Adults

Everyday champion

Frostig Principal Wins National Education Award

Inspiring an early love of math and science

Netflix’s ‘Ada Twist, Scientist’ engineer star Keji Sojobi on STEM, curiosity and diversity

New Children's Music

Debut Children’s Album: A Musical Journey Through the Whimsical World of the Zoo

New book celebrates Latina pioneers

‘Grandes Dreamers’: Inspiring and Affirming Young Latinas

The Tomorrow Prize Is open for Teen Sci-fi writers

Finding forever homes for pups

Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Kids Series ‘Puppy Place’ on Apple TV+

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

4 Ways To Support A Child Being Bullied

Fall art classes for children

Cayton Children’s Museum Reopens In-Person Art Classes

Get your fall on in Big Bear

Fall Vibes in Big Bear: Changing Leaves and Family Fun

‘Men in Black: First Assignment’ VR Experience debuts at Westfield Century City

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Emotional Intelligence: The Impact the Pandemic Had on Social and Emotional Learning

Q&A With Cedars Sinai Specialist

Children Are Contracting RSV Earlier

Study Shows Afterschool Programs in L.A. Are Providing STEM Learning

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

PBS provides free Hispanic Heritage Month education tools for kids

New Culinary Competition

L.A. Girls Compete in Disney’s Magic Bake Off

Fall Favorites

We Love It: A Few of Our Editors’ Picks

Pizza Rollups and Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

Back-to-School Lunchbox Goodies

Helping Students Save

4 Financial Tips for College Students

Holistic Early Education

New Developmental Kindergarten for Neurodivergent Children

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New Survey: Los Angeles parents want more public school options for their kids

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5 Home Addition Options to Create Space for a Growing Family

Transition Tips

Q&A: CIP Long Beach on transition to adulthood for teens with autism, ADHD and other learning differences

What We're Reading This Month

August Book Corner: Health, History and Rhymes

Play Projects

How to Encourage Independent Play

Screens vs. Books

For Preschool Parents: Reading vs. Screen Time

Inspire Philanthropy

6 Ways to Teach Kids About Charity and Giving Back

Hold onto your passenger seats, parents!

Driving Lessons

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10 Energizing Brain Breaks for Children

Young teen holding basketball is flanked by two adults. All are smiling into a camera for a selfie photo.

My Personal Story as a Former Foster Youth

7 Great Reasons To Foster Teens

Examining C-Sections

Op-ed: Reducing C-sections in California

What We're Reading This Month

July Book Corner: Adventure, Acceptance and Emotions

SoCal Getaway

Torrey Pines: Nature Walks, Ocean Views, Spectacular Meals

In L.A., we can embrace myriad cultures

It’s A Small World

Ready to Rock

Q&A: The BeatBuds