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January/February 2024 Magazine

Published January 8, 2024

We’re thrilled to bring you our first issue of the new year, where you’ll dive into articles on topics such as what it’s like to parent young kids when you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, how to use astrology and play as guideposts through the parenting journey and finding a sense of whimsy and surprise in our everyday routines.

We asked the experts on how to start journaling and the immense emotional benefits of simply putting our thoughts down on paper. Plus, a new art studio where making a mess is part of the fun, a delicious Italian dish from a local chef, our editor’s top calendar picks and much more.

Allow these voices to steady you as you kick off another year of parenting. May your 2024 be filled with joy and new adventures.

The Art of Travel

Published May 5, 2023

By Cassandra Lane

Welcome to our Family Travel and Summer Camp Issue, where we encourage you to indulge your senses — see beautiful places, savor new spices and dance to different rhythms.

In this issue, we explore various regions of the world, as well as summer camps, travel safety tips from a local mom and pediatrician and much more.

Whether you and your family are getting out of town this summer or staying close, travel well, safely and with the flair of an artist.

On the Cover

This month’s cover models are TV reporter Annette Arreola and two of her three daughters, Jovana and Viviana. In this photo, the family is in the Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy. In the background: a breathtaking view of Piazza del Duomo. Find Arreola’s story about her family’s travels on page 19 and follow her on Instagram: @thewanderlustreporter. Photo courtesy Annette Arreola. Cover and magazine design: Edwin Albanian.

Happy Adventures!

Cassandra Lane

March/April Issue of L.A. Parent

Published March 8, 2023

By Cassandra Lane

Welcome to March, that special time of year that gifts us with the first sprouts of spring and 31 days of celebrating the immeasurable contributions of women.

This year’s Women’s History Month theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” is music to our ears. Our L.A. Parent team loves sharing stories — the stories of our parenting journey and the stories of our communities. We hope you love our spring issue as much we do!

Here’s to all the women — our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunties, grandmothers, friends and mentors — who lead us, teach us, love us and inspire us. Thanks for allowing us to soak in your stories.

Happy spring!

PHOTO BY ROB FLATE. COVER DESIGN BY EDWIN ALPANIAN.

On the Cover

This month’s cover model is actress/singer/songwriter Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, who stars as Tuk in James Cameron’s blockbuster “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Follow her on Instagram: @misstrinitybliss.

Trinity’s stylists were: Stacy Hummell (hair and makeup), Cristina Ehrlich (stylist) and Bridget Blacksten (stylist assistant).

Our cover photographer was Rob Flate. You can find him at robflatephotography.com.

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