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Back To School

Information to help Los Angeles families get ready for the new school year, including school calendars, checklists, tips and more.

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Editor's Note

Parenting Milestones

New in Town

Hamakom in West Hills Launches After-School Program

Expert advice

What Does Burnout Look Like in Kids and Tweens?

Strengthen your parent-teacher communications

Best Practices: How to Talk to Your Child’s Teachers

What to Read

August Book Corner: Back-to-School Books

Ask the Experts

5 Strategies to Enhance Your Child’s College and Career Planning

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Preventing Sports Burnout in Kids

The Allure of Elite Club Teams: What You Should Know

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What to know before signing up for team sports

How to Prevent Sports Burnout in Kids

Keep Your Kids Fueled All Summer Long

Fun Snacks for On-the-Go Kids (and Parents!)

Art therapist and founder of the Share & Care program, Suzanne Silverstein, shares her tips for helping kids navigate friendships

Helping Your Kids Navigate Friendships 

New scholarship opportunity

Private School Village Expands Access for Underrepresented Students

Minimize Chaos, Maximize Calm

Ten Rituals That Will Ease Back-to-School Overwhelm for You and Your Family

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Parenting: Encouraging Children to Read and Fun Activities to Help Motivate Them!

From self-taught to leading the field

Autism Resource Podcast: Gilda Evans’ Call to Action

Mental health, AI, gender diversity and more

September/October Issue

Book banning in SoCal

Censorship & Freedom Calls

Spotlight on a Banned Author: Elana K. Arnold

A closer look at book censorship

Book-Banning Battles

Life-affirming tips for kids and parents/caregivers

Back-to-School Mental Health

Best Gear, Supplies, Books & More

2023 Back to School Guide

Vegan creations by Dante Gonzales

A Sweet & Healthy Treat for the Lunch Box

Tips from PBS SoCal

Weaving Story Time & Math

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note: Let’s Learn Together

Experts discuss the pitfalls and potential of artificial intelligence

AI & Your Kids

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Connected: Parenting Tips to Help Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child

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

Heat safety is very important for children, especially at school.

Back to School Heat Safety Tips That You Need to Know

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Planet Earth: Go-To Nature Books About Bugs, Birds and Animals Too!

Keep your child’s brain active during the break with these literacy and math activities

Fun Summer Learning

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Response: Strategies for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences

Use the new year to rejuvenate the kids' lunch boxes

School Lunch Redux

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LOL – The Power of Laughter and How Reading Lets the Joy of Laughter Ring Loud

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Literacy at home

Beyond ABCs at Home: Making literacy part of your family’s lifestyle

Back to School Reads

September Book Corner: Being the Best You You Can Be

Editor’s Note

Bridging Teacher, Mama, Student

Best Books, Games, Gear & More

2022 Back to School Guide

How do you know what's right for your kid?

Q&A: Julee Brooks on Choosing the Best Enrichment Programs for Your Kids

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

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New L.A. Babysitting App In Time For Back to School!

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

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Ideas & Insights: Helping Your Child Develop Strong Writing Skills

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

Easy Snack Ideas

Back-to-School Snacks: Healthy and Yummy

Spice Up Your Child’s Learning

Keeping Art Front & Center

When parents and teachers work together

Partnering With Teachers for Student Success

Fall in Love with Math as a Family

Everyday Math

What Can We Expect for this Second School Year in a Pandemic?

Back to School 2.0

Create a Plan for Success

Cultivating Solid Study Habits

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

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You Have the Power: Understanding Your Public School Options as a Parent

What We're Reading This Month

August Book Corner: Health, History and Rhymes

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Coding for Kids

7 Reasons Schools Should Add Coding

Your Everything Guide

Ready for School

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10 Energizing Brain Breaks for Children

Doc Talk

Doctor’s Tips for In-person School

Promoting Literacy Around the World

Bookworm Teen Gives Back

New middle school for dancers

Debbie Allen on the Importance of Arts Education

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If Not You, Then Who Young Book Series and Young Inventors Club

Best Music for Enhancing Kids’ Virtual Learning

7 Optimistic Observations about Distance Learning

Here are Our Favorite Back-to-School Products

A Happier, More Organized Home for Distance Learning

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

9 Great Back-to-School Products

More Tips for Remote Learning Success

Building Critical Thinking Skills During Distance Learning

Tips for a Healthy New School Year – Wherever You Are

Teens Use Quarantine to Teach Others

Where Will Your Family Find the Fun in the New School Year?

How are L.A. Parents Coping with this Pandemic Back-to-School Year?

What Families Can do About the COVID Slide

California Content Standards in New App

Letting Kids Explore Their Sense of Style

The Right Shoes for Back to School

10 Facts for Families New to Speech and Language Services

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Go Retro for a Back-to-School Film Fest

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Play Hooky With Your Kids

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Back to School: Getting Kids to Open Up

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Talking Your Child Through a Tough Spot

Making a Smooth Transition Back to School

Our Breakfast-to-Bedtime Back to School Guide

children's health

A Back-to-School Checklist For Healthier Kids

Bridging the Summer Gap to Prevent Learning Loss

Choosing a School: It’s In the Details

school news

Free Resources Start Students’ Year with Inspiring Math Messages

parenting

Back-to-school Readiness For Music Students

Non-Traditional Learning: School’s Out and About!

6 Tips for Setting Realistic Back-to-school Goals

Introducing Your Child With Disabilities To a New Teacher

What You’ll Learn At School Open House

How to Choose a Child-Centered Preschool

Teaching Kids To Speak Up

Use The Six R’s For a Smoother Return to School

How Nontraditional Schools Inspire Students

College Life: 5 Things To Tell Your Daughter Before Move-In Day

How Failure Improves Homework Habits

5 Tips To Get You More Involved In Your Child’s School

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Preschooler

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