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Easter basket ideas

Easter Gift Guide 2025

A young girl and an adult librarian woman, both dressed in blue, read a book to a dog with long white hair.

From career help to story time with pups

L.A. Libraries: Much More to Offer Besides Books

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Toys, Baby Gear & More

Activity kits, games and more

Best Easter Gifts for Kids This Spring

A few of our favorite things

We Love It

Cover of John Legend's children's album, "My Favorite Dream," features a photo of him as a boy with yellow drawings of stars and the moon and birds.

"My Favorite Dream" is a listening treasure for kids and adults

John Legend’s Heartfelt Journey into Children’s Music

Digital learning, sensory toys & more

2024 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Nursing essentials, baby toys & more

2024 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Parent Gift Guide

Sponsored Content

Home Maintenance Made Easy: A Handyman Solution for Juggling Work, Kids and Life

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Sensory Toys, Educational Games and More

Toys, Books & More

2024 Summer Fun Guide

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Expedition Dinosaur at Discovery Cube Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles Proclaims ‘Father Greg Boyle Day’

Our Editor Elena Epstein's New Favorites

We Love It: From Toys and Games to Strollers and Swim Diapers

Something Unique

Best Graduation Gifts

Let's Celebrate Mom

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts

Fun & Creativity

Best Easter Gifts

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: A Few of Our Editor’s Favorite Toys and Books for Kids

Sponsored Content

3 Simple Summer Science and Engineering Projects For Kids

Make Life Easier

Parents: You’ll Love These

Latest Gear

Best for Baby, Toddlers & New Moms

Let's Play

Fun, Creativity & Games

Share the Love

Celebrating Kindness & Inclusion

'Before We Held You in Our Arms'

A Sweet Book on Love & Parenthood

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It

Gift Ideas

2023 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide

2023 Gift Guide

2023 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Indulge in Creole food at Tiana's Palace

What’s Up at Disneyland This Fall

All of the products we're loving recently

We Love It

Create healthy oral health routines

Kids and Oral Health

Best Gear, Supplies, Books & More

2023 Back to School Guide

Teen Annabelle Change in red-and-black flannel shirt stands with her arms crossed in front of books inside her bookstore in Studio City.

By Annabelle Chang

Teen Bookstore Owner’s Summer Beach Read Recommendations

We Love It!

Award-winning Products for Kids of All Abilities

BikeLA Wins Grant to Increase Bike Share Access

NAPPA’s Summer Fun Guide is Here

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

New Family Tools Showcased at ABC Kids Expo

Expo Notes: The Latest in Baby and Toddler Gear

Games and Tools He's Sure to Love

Great Gift Ideas For Dad, Just in Time for Father’s Day

The tender film adaptation of Judy Blume's iconic novel

Why ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Still Resonates Today

Time for Self-care

5 Self-Care Items for Your Mother’s Day Wish List

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

Nine products families are sure to love

We Love It: Editor Picks for Families

A cream-colored hotel stands behind its outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. Palm trees flank the hotel.

A mom indulges in a writing retreat at Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena

Novel Excerpt: ‘Women Are The Fiercest Creatures’

Read Your Heart Out

Let’s Read: Excellent Texts for Kids and Parents

Learn in New Ways

Learn in Unique Ways With These Games and Toys

Natural History Museum Opens New Eatery by Post & Beam

For Comfort at Home

Must-Try Items for Baby and Family

An Easy Vacation from L.A.

Escape to the Seaside at Terranea Resort

A manners expert weighs in

‘Do I Need to Attend My Child’s Sporting Events?’

Where to Bring the Kids in L.A.

L.A. Favorites: The Trails Cafe

New bookstore

Teen Opens YA Bookstore in Studio City

We Love It

A Few of Our Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now

Toys, Books, and Safety Gear for All

Award-Winning Gear for Baby, Toddler & Mom

We Love It!

Celebrating Kindness and Positivity

You'll want to live here

Hotel Spotlight: Wailea Beach Resort

#SaveLACougars

Watch the P-22 Celebration of Life at Libraries

A woman skis in Mammoth Lakes.

Skiing, eating and exploring in Mammoth

Mammoth Lakes: A Glorious Alpine Escape

Immersing in a simple — and joyous — date in Honolulu

Date Beyond L.A.: A Hammock, a Rainbow and a Volcano

Central Coast road trip

A Mommy-and-Me Getaway

A teen girl reads her story in front of an audience.

Submit to The Tomorrow Prize and Green Feather Award Through Jan. 9

Sci-Fi Writing Contest Open for Teens in L.A. County

Gift ideas

2022 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide

2022 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Benefits

Strengthening intergenerational relationships

PMA judges praise storytelling and service journalism

L.A. Parent Wins Parenting Media Association Awards

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

The passing card game is family friendly

Bitter Pickles — A New Family Game Created by L.A. Theater Artist

With Love at Its Core, ‘Three Muses’ Merges the Horrors of the Holocaust and the Beauty of Ballet

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

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

Osmo's new program is personalized and interactive

Beloved Reading Champion LeVar Burton Advances Reading Adventure Program

Explore the Reno-Tahoe Territory

A Family Road Trip Through Northern Nevada

Gold, black and white sign of Regeneration: Black Cinema exhibit

Exhibit includes rare film footage, photographs, costumes and more

‘Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971’ Shines at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Back to school picks

We Love It: A Few of Our Editors’ Favorites

Best Books, Games, Gear & More

2022 Back to School Guide

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A Real-Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana

Prosperity Market inspires Angelenos to support Black-owned businesses

Black Business Scavenger Hunt Returns This August

Celebrating our bevy of open-air markets

L.A. is Outside

Parenting for Liberation

Black ‘gentle parenting’ is a reclamation of our roots

New features for the whole family to explore

New Discoveries at San Diego Zoo

Our Editors’ Picks

We Love It: Products for Kids of All Ages

From 'The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook'

Summer — With a Side of Strawberry Sorbet

Embracing summer in a vortex beyond definition

Solstice in Sedona

Travel gear, games, books & more!

2022 Guide to Summer Fun

Short science fiction story contest

Tomorrow Prize 1st-Place Winner

Highlighting the importance of freedom

Celebrating Juneteenth in and around L.A.

Best Graduation Gifts

Let's Celebrate

Best Graduation Gifts

NAPPA Awards winning travel gear.

#LAParentTravels

Best Travel Gear

We rounded up some great finds to keep you comfy and stylish during your summer travels.

#LAParentTravels

Travel in Style

Show Her Love and Care

Best Gifts for New Moms

A young boy sits on the floor, writing on a notebook.

April is full of literary goodness

Celebrate National Encourage a Young Writer Day

'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

Restaurant Week will take place April 1-15

‘Dine LA’ Is Back

Book Fest: April 23-24

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

Get Excited for New Toys

2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice

Self-Care for Mom and Child

Baby and New Mom

Create Little Geniuses

Fun and Learning

Learning Mindfulness

Self Discovery and Resilience

A Few of Our Editors' Favorites

We Love It: Music, Puzzles & Shadow Books