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Pizza Rollups and Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

Back-to-School Lunchbox Goodies

This Month's Editor's Note

Back to School 2.0: What We’re Carrying

What We're Reading This Month

August Book Corner: Health, History and Rhymes

Sponsored Content

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

Sweet & Healthy

Spiced Pear Smoothie from Hotel Lulu

Mental Health Tips for Kids

Mental Health Is As Important As Good Grades

Play ball!

Registration Open for Dodgers RBI 2021 Season

Early Dental Care is Vital

Proper Dental Care Needs to Start Early

Get Inspired, Go Outside

Using Fitness, Community and the Seasons to Pull Through the Pandemic

Resources for Parenting in a Pandemic

Experts Offer Resources for Parenting in a Pandemic

LA County Parks and Recreation Spring Programs

Spring Into Parks

Explore L.A. County Parks with New Family Friendly Programs

Winter Skin Care Tips for Your Whole Family

Eco-Friendly Childrenswear

Circular Clothing Startup Borobabi Pops Up in Venice

Sing, Dance and Play

Benefits of music on kids’ emotional and neurological development

Easy Snack Ideas

Back-to-School Snacks: Healthy and Yummy

New Game in Town

Bringing Lacrosse to Leimert

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

Back to School 2.0

You're Not Alone

New Moms Find Support through The Village

Go Green

Saving Our Planet One Student at a Time

Family-Friendly Art, Workshops & More

Wellness, Culture and Art Collide at the Compound

Tips for New Parents

How to Create a Balance for You and Baby

Kids & Cooking

Q&A: Little Kitchen Academy

Doc Talk

Doctor’s Tips for In-person School

Move your body, feed your face with these 5 recommendations

Hike & Grub

Stay Safe & Have Fun

A Doctor’s Summer Safety Tips

Protect Your Family

California Beaches Report Card: Does Your Go-To Beach Pass or Fail?

Treats Without Hidden Sugars

Healthier Options for Summer Snacks

Getting Unstuck

Sticky Neural Loop: How Your Child’s Brain Processes Pain and How to Help Them Heal

COVID-19 Resources for Families

COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Families

Kid-designed & Kid-approved

New Accessible Playground at Lionel E. Hudson Park

Teach Proper Skin Care Early

Young inventors

Local Twins Win in Hearing Loss Invention Contest

These 4 trips can be safe, fun and convenient

Easy Getaways

A book and a movement

A Miscarriage Memoir

Sometimes, you have to take a sabbatical from everything

Mom Escapes

Brunch, Tea, Flowers and Other Ideas

Mother’s Day Ideas: Best Ways to Celebrate the Mom in Your Life

Bright Green Smoothie

Keep Your Kids Moving

Fitness for Kids of Different Abilities

Healthy Flavors

For Best Vitamins and Minerals Turn to Food

Healthy & Delicious

Your Favorite Dishes Reimagined

L.A. Moms & Co-founders on Being Present and Grounded

An App for Mindful Parenting

Green Mac & Cheese

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

11 Tips to Help Kids Process Political Unrest

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

5 Exercises for Your Postpartum Abs

At-Home Lacrosse Drills for Kids

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Next Well-Child Checkup

Make the Most of Your Family’s Telemedicine Visits

4 Tips for Healthier Family Eating in 2021

5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving

Mom’s Health From Head to Toe

Keeping Your Student Athlete in Shape From Home

Sleep Tips for Parents (and Kids)

Lettuce Grow Grooms Vertical Garden Programs

A Local Pediatrician’s Take on the Pandemic

How to Take a Digital Detox Break

Teen with IBD Pays the Healing Forward

5 Things You Should Know About Toy Safety

4 COVID-Protecting Actions to Remember During Pregnancy

Know the Signs: Colds, Flu and COVID-19

Caring for Your Family’s Mental Health this School Year

Parents Anonymous Offers a Helpline and Support Groups for Families

Even in Fall, Keep Your Kids Swim Safe

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

Get Kids’ Brushing Habits Halloween-Ready with Elmo

Three Bike Safety Rules Your Family Needs Now

10 Baby Dangers You Might Not Have Considered

Encouraging Your Child to Wear a Mask

Are Play Dates OK During COVID?

6 Tips for Healthier Time Online During the Pandemic

Tips for a Healthy New School Year – Wherever You Are

Steering Clear of Unsafe Hand Sanitizer

Pediatricians Offer Guidance on Returning to Youth Sports Amid Coronavirus

Don’t Skip Well-Child Visits and Vaccines During the Pandemic

How to Get Your Family Ready for Wildfire Season

Fighting for Educational Justice for Black Children

Spider Bite Prevention Tips From California Poison Control

Report Says Black and Brown Babies are Born at a Disadvantage

Kids’ Mental Health During the Pandemic

How to Properly Care for Your Face Mask

Lyf App Offers Virtual Support Group

Pregnancy and Childbirth During the COVID Pandemic

It’s a Great Time to Garden

Keeping it Clean During the Coronavirus Pandemic

New Ways of Working Out During the Quarantine

#SupportingFamilies: Breathing Tips to Steady You in Unsteady Times

#SupportingFamilies: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus

Largest Study to Date links 102 Genes With Autism

kids eye patches

Kid Patches that are ‘See Worthy’

kids dental care tips

Must-Know Tips on Caring For Your Child’s Teeth

Building a Healthy Heart for Your Child

This Dog Gives Kids a ‘Sense’ of Safety

klub gymnastics

5 Spots Where L.A. Kids can Run, Flip and Fly

Should Kids Eat Artificially Sweetened Foods?

mom happiness

5 Life-Hack Mindsets for Moms

Youth Cycling Association: Paving a Road to Cycling for All

Climate Change and Kids’ Health

ryan's world colgate

Ryan’s World: Making Toy Reviews and Dental Hygiene Fun

Make Sure They Took It

Of Frogs and Mindfulness

LA Rockstars Baseball Club Mines Talent at Local Diamonds

A Head’s Up About Concussion

cold and flu season

A Cold and Flu FAQ

baby bootcamp

Self-Care at Boot Camp

Good Lessons on a Bad Day

Sparking Hope: How One Project is Propelling Autism Research

screentime

Is Screen Time Connected to a Mental-Health Crisis?

The Right Shoes for Back to School