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A woman holds her head in one hand. A Christmas tree is behind her. She looks stressed.

In hard times, you can create contentment

How to Survive the Holidays

6 easy tips

How to Help Kids Overcome Stage Fright

8 tips to support and comfort your child though conflict and war

How to Talk to your Children about Conflict and War

If cancer is diagnosed during pregnancy, there are treatment options

Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Vote for Park Grant by Sept. 18

Las Flores Park in LaVerne In Running for Niagara Bottling Grant

Ask the experts

Should You Battle Over Bedtime?

Start good habits early

Study Skills Tips for a Successful School Year

Self-care for parents

How to Keep Your Calm During the School Year

Supporting trans and nonbinary youth, their parents and allies

Gender is a Spectrum

Beach fun for critically-ill kids and their families

A Break from illness: Surf & Paddle Camp

Children 8-12 attend an Apple summer camp. They are holding iPads.

Sessions geared for kids 8-12

Free Apple Store Camps are Back for the Summer

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

Ready to Finally Adopt that Pet? This May Be Your Chance

Exploring the science of happiness

Letting Go of the Pressure to ‘be Happy’

New Memoir Excerpt: Trust, Divorce, Children and Finding New Love

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

A young child in a

Bringing mindfulness to kids this summer & beyond

Mind Over Matter

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?

'Blippi Meets Hans the Robot'

Blippi and Easterseals Partner for new inclusive episode

How a Parenting Book Pushed Me to the Edge — Literally

Over the Hill and Down the Hill

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

Clearing Up Vaccine Worries

National Heart Health Month: Misconceptions about Myocarditis

One-on-one tutoring to the rescue

Evolving Education in the Digital Age

Choosing the best apps

5 Questions To Ask Before Downloading Apps for Your Young Child

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Sponsored Content

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

Screens vs. Books

For Preschool Parents: Reading vs. Screen Time

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

AAPI Book List

Asian American and Pacific Islanders Book List

Helping Teens Return to School

Tips to Help Teens Return to Social Settings

Teens and Social Media

Critical Facts Teens Need to Know about Social Media

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

Students walking on college campus

Virtual College Tours

Tips to Navigating Virtual College Campus Tours

Local Camps Offer Fun and Enrichment

Summer Camps Navigate the Unknown

Cover of children's book "Big Ideas for Young Thinkers."

Diverse Voices

Children’s Books to Read All Year Long

Pandemic Puppy

‘Great Advice’ for Parents and Teens

Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children

Understanding the Signs of Epilepsy in Children

Mental health, AI, gender diversity and more

September/October Issue

Create healthy oral health routines

Kids and Oral Health

Tips from PBS SoCal

Weaving Story Time & Math

Hands-on activities to get to know the artist

Learn About Jean-Michel Basquiat With P.S. Arts

Ask the Experts: Why We Need to Focus on Our Kids’ Heart Health

Top Baby Ailments and How Massage Can Help

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Inspiring teens

Addressing Youth Violence: Foster communities that break isolation

Short science fiction story contest

Tomorrow Prize 1st-Place Winner

Books, Movies & Museums

AAPI Heritage Month

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Shelby D. Boagni on Diversity & Inclusion

Here’s an early look at camps to get even the most non-active kids up and moving

Get a Jumpstart on Summer Camp

Banning stereotypes and bolstering support for only-child families

One and Only

Support LGBTQ Youth

Let’s Celebrate Pride

Celebrate a Special Day

Happy Juneteenth

COVID-19 Resources for Families

COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Families

Spring & Hope

L.A. in Full Bloom

A Year Like No Other

A Year of Parenting in a Pandemic

L.A. Kids Fashion

Spring Into Style

Helping Families

Dina Kimmel: Essential In Her Community

Keep Your Kids Moving

Fitness for Kids of Different Abilities

Passion and Preparation Are Key

Essays, Interviews, SAT/ACT and Other College Prep Tips During COVID

Composers, Artists & Scholars

LA Opera Celebrates Women’s History Month

Sponsored Content

Diversity and Inclusion – The Benefits in Raising Your Children to be Accepting

Creating Your ‘Just Right’ Balance

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

11 Tips to Help Kids Process Political Unrest

Los Angeles Public Library “Student Zones” go Virtual, Offering Personalized Help with Online Resources

What L.A. Parents Need to Know About MIS-C

5 Easy Steps to an Outdoor Home Theater

Make the Most of Your Family’s Telemedicine Visits

5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving

Mom’s Health From Head to Toe

3 Ways to Start 2021 by Reveling in the Basics

How College Admissions Has Changed During COVID

Keeping Your Student Athlete in Shape From Home

Scholarships to Help Recover from COVID-19

3 Ways to Build Social Skills Online

L.A. County Libraries offer Park-and-Connect Service + More Family Films

6 Tips for Connecting with Kids Virtually

A Local Pediatrician’s Take on the Pandemic

Three Strategies for Practicing Social Skills During the Pandemic

How to Take a Digital Detox Break

Building Social Skills

Building Social Skills

California Approves Shorter Standardized Tests Due to COVID-19

Reopened School Offers Tips for Keeping Students Safe From COVID-19

Remote Learning Resources: 5 Educational Apps for Kids

Does COVID -19 Belong in College Applications and Essays?

Santa Cruz Island: Social Distancing in Nature

Try a Self-driving Tour for Safer Travel

4 COVID-Protecting Actions to Remember During Pregnancy

L.A. Getaways From the Water to the Mountains to the Desert

Know the Signs: Colds, Flu and COVID-19

Teach Your Kids to Plan with These 4 Great Tips

5 Tips to Help Your Family Escape Through Reading

Meet L.A. Parent’s Mask Contest Winners

Teaching Kids About Voting

The Art of Making Something from Nothing

Why Your Child Needs Sensory Play

YMCA of LA Provides Free Wi-Fi at 20 Outdoor Locations

Quality Child Care is a Pandemic Essential

Dealing with Physical Disability During the Pandemic

A Little Bit Crazy!

Accessing Early Intervention Services

29 Distance-Learning Field Trips in L.A.

Caring for Your Family’s Mental Health this School Year

Great Distance-Learning (and Work) Packages at SoCal Resorts

Parents Anonymous Offers a Helpline and Support Groups for Families

SoCal Eighth Grader Creates COVID Memorial Quilt

Best Music for Enhancing Kids’ Virtual Learning

Video: How are Your Teen’s Executive Function Skills?

Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot This Year

Navigating Nutrition: 5 Ideas for Healthy, Easy School Lunches and Snacks at Home

Can Kids’ Videogame Play be Healthy?

Turning Family Meals into Learning Time This Fall

Free Digital Tool Helps Families Identify Early Signs of Learning Differences and ADHD

Get Kids’ Brushing Habits Halloween-Ready with Elmo

7 Optimistic Observations about Distance Learning

L.A. Volunteers Prove Love Has No Limits

Three Bike Safety Rules Your Family Needs Now

12 L.A. Enrichment Programs for Kids

L.A. Theatre Works ‘Sets the Stage’ for the School Year

Why Reading to Your Child Matters Now More than Ever

A Happier, More Organized Home for Distance Learning

Back-to-School Mental Wellness Help From Moms Who Care

Dr. Deepika Chopra, the Optimism Doctor, Keeps it Real

9 Great Back-to-School Products

How to Talk to Children About Online Meanness

COVID Youth Sports Disruptions: A Golden Opportunity for Families

More Tips for Remote Learning Success

Building Critical Thinking Skills During Distance Learning

This Year, Turn Your Kids into Smart Voters

Encouraging Your Child to Wear a Mask

Finding Strength in Motherhood and Fitness During the Pandemic

Our End-of-Summer L.A. Field Trips

Why Happy Parents Apologize

Los Angeles Dream Center Offers Drive-Through Lunches and School Help

Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center Offers Care for Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19

Dealing with Uncertainty During the Pandemic