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Meet Charlotte Jackson: Redefining Plus-Size Luxury Fashion for Women
Hotels, entertainment and family fun make Inglewood’s stadium district an easy car-light escape
A Walkable Weekend Guide to Inglewood’s Los Angeles Stadium District
A Cedars-Sinai trauma surgeon explains the risks, safest ages, helmet rules and what parents should know before saying yes to an e-bike
Is Your Child Ready for an E-Bike? Safety Tips for Parents
Prosperity Market brings a mobile farmers market to Los Angeles, offering fresh produce, Black-owned brands and family-friendly events.
Mobile Farmers Market Launches in Los Angeles with Fresh Local Food
Find the best Easter gifts for kids in 2026, including toys, crafts and fun basket ideas parents will love.
Best Easter Gifts for Kids 2026: Toys Crafts and Basket Ideas
An L.A. optometrist shares how to spot eye allergies in kids, prevent irritation and find relief during allergy season.
Kids and Eye Allergies in Los Angeles: What Parents Need to Know
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
A practical guide for Los Angeles families explaining constitutional rights, ICE encounters, vehicle stops and preparedness planning.
Know Your Rights During Immigration Enforcement in California
The new space-themed land opens March 6 with an indoor roller coaster, interactive rides and immersive LEGO storytelling.
Legoland California Unveils $90M Lego Galaxy This March
Local professional organizers share realistic tips to help families declutter, reset routines and create a home that actually works.
Your 2026 Home Refresh: Simple Systems for a Calmer Family Space
From alkaline water to weighted vests, local experts break down which wellness trends are worth your time and which are just hype.
Health Fads vs Facts: What Actually Works in the New Year
The Los Angeles nonprofit is recruiting writers of all genres to mentor teen girls and gender-expansive youth through creative writing and confidence building.
Volunteer Writers Wanted to Mentor Teen Storytellers Through WriteGirl
A closer look at a Los Angeles school using small seminars, advanced coursework and mentorship to challenge gifted and highly curious students.
How Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning Supports Gifted and Curious Learners
Practical routines, SEL strategies and age-specific activities that help elementary, middle and high school students transition back to class with confidence.
A Smooth Return: How to Use Winter Break to Help Kids Reset for School
From noon-year balloon drops for toddlers to fireworks shows and harbor cruises for teens, here are the best family-friendly New Year’s Eve events across Los Angeles, the Valley, the Westside, and the OC.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Los Angeles: 24 Ways to Ring in 2026 With Kids
From ankle sprains to ACL tears, here’s what parents need to know about winter sports injuries—plus practical prevention tips, treatment guidance and when to see a specialist.
Winter Sports Safety for Kids: How to Prevent Common Injuries This Season
The best presents aren’t things — they’re the memories we make with the people we love
The Gift of Experiences
Meaningful ways to volunteer with your kids this season and beyond
Ways Families Can Give Back Together
Delight in festive treats at Asian cafés, bakeries and dessert shops
Dreamy Desserts in the San Gabriel Valley
From pumpkin patches and DÃa de los Muertos to parades, light trails and museum fests, here are the best family Halloween events across L.A., sorted with dates and highlights.
57 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events Around Los Angeles (2025)
New district records for academic growth
Compton Unified School District Achieves Historic Gains in State Test Scores
L.A. Parent Spotlight
From Grammys to Kids’ Beats: Theron Thomas and Son Sumo Create Music for the Whole Family
From Shakespeare plays to unique ice cream adventures, create your family’s seasonal traditions
SoCal Summer Rituals: Family Favorites to Savor the Season
From jazz to global grooves, L.A.’s iconic outdoor music series offer unforgettable evenings all season long
Summer Sounds Under the Stars: Your Guide to L.A.’s Best Outdoor Music Events
On AI, early learning, financial literacy and funding innovation
SXSW EDU 2025: 6 Key Trends Shaping Future of Education
Tips for Helping Families Cope With Loss
Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?
Southland residents recount the horror of the January wildfires, express need for long-term support
SoCal Wildfire Survivors: ‘Don’t Forget About Us’
Our firefighters, our neighbors
After battling the January wildfires, L.A. firefighters face the challenge of rebuildingÂ
Los Angeles-area programs provide stability, fun and growth opportunities
L.A. Summer Camps: A Safe Haven for Kids in Challenging Times
Record number of schools recognized for academic performance
LAUSD Shatters Record: 89 Magnet Schools Earn National Acclaim
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
Resources for those affected by L.A. wildfires
Los Angeles Wildfires: Where to Find Up-to-Date Information
Single parents in Los Angeles are searching for love through apps, professional matchmakers — and even the old-fashioned way
Dating While Parenting
"My Favorite Dream" is a listening treasure for kids and adults
