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10 Energizing Brain Breaks for Children

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My Personal Story as a Former Foster Youth

7 Great Reasons To Foster Teens

Sunny Days

Let the Summer Fun Begin

In L.A., we can embrace myriad cultures

It’s A Small World

Ready to Rock

Q&A: The BeatBuds

Create an Accepting Environment

Advice for Parents about Anti-Asian Hate

Building Self-Worth

How Parents Can Foster Children’s Self-Worth: From the Daughter of Two Gay Dads

Early Dental Care is Vital

Proper Dental Care Needs to Start Early

Parents-to-be Prepare for Baby Girl

NBC’s Gadi Schwartz and Kim Tobin: On Expecting Their First Child

A toddler is upset.

Improving Your Toddler's Moods

Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours

L.A. Times Festival of Books

L.A. Times Festival of Books Returns with Virtual Spring Event —April 17-23

Tutoring to Get Back on Track

One-on-One Tutoring Will Help Students Transition Back to Classrooms

AAPI Book List

Asian American and Pacific Islanders Book List

Teens and Social Media

Critical Facts Teens Need to Know about Social Media

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

Local Camps Offer Fun and Enrichment

Summer Camps Navigate the Unknown

Pandemic Puppy

Experience Moviemaking Magic

WB Studio Tour is Back with All-New Experiences

Doc Talk

Get Excited for In-person This Fall

Adventure Stories Ahead

GoKidGo: New Scripted Podcast

Stay Safe & Have Fun

A Doctor’s Summer Safety Tips

Editor's Note

Make It a Spectacular Summer

Promoting Literacy Around the World

Bookworm Teen Gives Back

New middle school for dancers

Debbie Allen on the Importance of Arts Education

Local Summer Fun

20 Ways to Have the Best SoCal Summer!

L.A. Parent Podcast

Celebrating Community & Inclusivity with Multi-Latin Grammy winner Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis

Treats Without Hidden Sugars

Healthier Options for Summer Snacks

Support LGBTQ Youth

Let’s Celebrate Pride

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

Math Fun For All

L.A. Parent Exclusive: PBS SoCal Launches FAMILY MATH Multi-Platform Initiative

Local Student Takes Center Stage

L.A. Student Takes Third Place in National August Wilson Monologue Competition

Young inventors

Local Twins Win in Hearing Loss Invention Contest

With a little strategy and creativity, you can renew your relationship

Top 5 Dad Hacks for Connecting with Your Kids

Getting to and from camps will look different this year

Summer Camp: Are We There Yet?

Sometimes, you have to take a sabbatical from everything

Mom Escapes

A Note From Our Editor-in-Chief

Looking for the Light

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L.A. County Libraries Begin Next Phase of Reopening

What We’re Reading this Month

Book Corner: Crafts, Self-Confidence and Being Yourself

Mom and daughter in funny disguise

Using Humor in Parenting

Finding Humor in Pandemic Parenting

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5 Tips for Supporting Your Baby’s Immune System

Hidden Gems

A Few Places to Read

L.A. Kids Fashion

Spring Into Style

Fall in Love with Your Home

Spring Refresh

Eclectic Gems

Springtime Reads (For You)

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

An App for Mindful Parenting

On Motherhood & Acting

Spotlight on Angela Lewis of FX’s ‘SnowFall’

Empowerment & Equality

Celebrate International Women’s Day with PBS

Kindness for Valentine’s Day — and Beyond

Creating Your ‘Just Right’ Balance

Fun and Exploration with The King of Random

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

Birch Aquarium Offering Scholarships to Schools

11 Tips to Help Kids Process Political Unrest

At-Home Lacrosse Drills for Kids

Sleep Tips for Parents (and Kids)

‘A Boob’s Life’ Peels Back America’s Breast Obsession

‘ABCs of Black History’ Spells Refreshing Tale

Lettuce Grow Grooms Vertical Garden Programs

Four Things to Consider Before Buying Your Child a Piano

5 Strategies for Building a Growth Mindset in Your Child

How to Take a Digital Detox Break

Building Social Skills

Building Social Skills

Open Mind Film Fest Seeks Teen Filmmakers

Smash Boom Best Podcast Mashes Up Debate and Fun for Kids

4 COVID-Protecting Actions to Remember During Pregnancy

How to Prepare Your Preschooler for Coding

5 Ways to Pick Toys that Support Development

Q&A: Practicing Liberated Parenting

Read About – And Help – Mountain Lion P22

Teach Your Kids to Plan with These 4 Great Tips

5 Tips to Help Your Family Escape Through Reading

Teaching Kids About Voting

The Art of Making Something from Nothing

Why Your Child Needs Sensory Play

9 Children’s Books to Help Your Kids Understand Elections

Colorblindness is a Myth: Talk to Your Children About Race

6 Tricks to Help You Accept Compliments

Quality Child Care is a Pandemic Essential

Kamala Harris Captured in New Children’s Book

Calling All (Teen) Sci-Fi Writers

USC Seeks Kids to Participate in Brain and Language Study

Building Toddler Vocabulary with Forks and Familiarity

Video: How are Your Teen’s Executive Function Skills?

Can Kids’ Videogame Play be Healthy?

Free Digital Tool Helps Families Identify Early Signs of Learning Differences and ADHD

Why Reading to Your Child Matters Now More than Ever

‘Summer of L.U.C.K’ Takes on Tween Communication

Dr. Deepika Chopra, the Optimism Doctor, Keeps it Real

How to Talk to Children About Online Meanness

10 Baby Dangers You Might Not Have Considered

Why Happy Parents Apologize

Dealing with Uncertainty During the Pandemic

6 Tips for Healthier Time Online During the Pandemic

8 Things to Learn with Your Kids

Quarantine, YouTube and Puppy Talk with London and Sedona Fuller

‘Happy’ Children’s Book Based on Positive Psychology

Scream of Consciousness

5 Fun Writing Prompts for Kids

5 Tips to Help Your Kids Make the Most of Video Chats

5 Ways to Help Children Find the Path to Positivity

JPL’s Pauline Hwang Has Her Sight on Mars

This Children’s Book Embraces the Struggle and the Light

Fighting for Educational Justice for Black Children

L.A. Parents Weigh in on Racism

How Families Can Safely Make Outdoor Play a Priority this Summer

Parents: Stay Focused on Your Goals

Top 5 Tips for Making the Toddler Years Terrific

Report Says Black and Brown Babies are Born at a Disadvantage

Virtual Birthday Party Tips to Put Your Celebration on Top

In ‘The Ocean in Your Bathtub,’ Each Page Makes a Splash

Tune in to ‘Dads’ This Father’s Day

Father’s Day Wisdom from a Dozen L.A. Dads

Planting Early Learning at Home with Child360

Bring Those Cool Summer Vibes Home

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Keeps Us Looking Up