Child Development Archives - L.A. Parent

A manners expert weighs in

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

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Brain Power: Benefits of Learning a Second Language at an Early Age

Re-establish boundaries and (eventually) reap the rewards

New Year Boundaries

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

Osmo's new program is personalized and interactive

Beloved Reading Champion LeVar Burton Advances Reading Adventure Program

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Game On: 5 Unique Benefits to Different Types of Play in Your Child’s Development

Parenting for Liberation

Black ‘gentle parenting’ is a reclamation of our roots

New Memoir Excerpt: Trust, Divorce, Children and Finding New Love

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

Healing our children and ourselves

Examining unconscious parenting patterns

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First 5 LA is conducting the survey

Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?

'Blippi Meets Hans the Robot'

Blippi and Easterseals Partner for new inclusive episode

Filling in the social skills gap created by the pandemic

Helping Children Communicate Better With Masks

Choosing the best apps

5 Questions To Ask Before Downloading Apps for Your Young Child

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Games can be a conduit to family connection

Not Just Fun and Games

New Children's Music

Debut Children’s Album: A Musical Journey Through the Whimsical World of the Zoo

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

4 Ways To Support A Child Being Bullied

Fall art classes for children

Cayton Children’s Museum Reopens In-Person Art Classes

Holistic Early Education

New Developmental Kindergarten for Neurodivergent Children

Play Projects

How to Encourage Independent Play

Screens vs. Books

For Preschool Parents: Reading vs. Screen Time

A toddler is upset.

Improving Your Toddler's Moods

Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

Read Your Heart Out

Let’s Read: Excellent Texts for Kids and Parents

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Literacy at home

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

What to look for

Let’s Talk About Speech: Speech development milestones to know and steps to follow for support

Summer Learning

PBS SoCal Summer Learning Initiative

Our Editors’ Picks

We Love It: Products for Kids of All Ages

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Melanie Wolff and Darien Williams, founders of L.A.-Based child care service Brella

Chat Room

Jazz Hands For Autism

Some our editors' favorite toys and books for young children

We Love It

Insight from a pediatric psychiatrist

Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health

Banning stereotypes and bolstering support for only-child families

One and Only

Simple Activity Ideas

The Important Role Grandparents Play in Your Child’s Development

Sing, Dance and Play

Benefits of music on kids’ emotional and neurological development

Are These K-12 Schools as Good as the Universities That Support Them?

University-Assisted Schools

Spice Up Your Child’s Learning

Keeping Art Front & Center

When parents and teachers work together

Partnering With Teachers for Student Success

Kids & Cooking

Q&A: Little Kitchen Academy

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

Kindness for Valentine’s Day — and Beyond

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

Four Things to Consider Before Buying Your Child a Piano

5 Strategies for Building a Growth Mindset in Your Child

Building Social Skills

Building Social Skills

How to Prepare Your Preschooler for Coding

5 Ways to Pick Toys that Support Development

Q&A: Practicing Liberated Parenting

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

Colorblindness is a Myth: Talk to Your Children About Race

6 Tricks to Help You Accept Compliments

USC Seeks Kids to Participate in Brain and Language Study

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

Why Reading to Your Child Matters Now More than Ever

Why Happy Parents Apologize

Dealing with Uncertainty During the Pandemic

5 Ways to Help Children Find the Path to Positivity

L.A. Parents Weigh in on Racism

How Families Can Safely Make Outdoor Play a Priority this Summer

Top 5 Tips for Making the Toddler Years Terrific

Planting Early Learning at Home with Child360

Simple Steps to Changing Unwanted Behavior

10 Ways to Practice Social Skills at Home

Touch-Screen Generation Still Good at Face Time

Why Play is More Powerful Than Ever Right Now

4 Keys to Managing Family Conflict

8 Hacks for Grocery Shopping With Kids

Lynette Hoy: Developing Toys that Develop Young Minds

‘Connoisseur Kids’ Transforms the Way We Teach Kids Manners

5 Ways to Discover Your Child’s Academic Passion and Career Potential

Sparking Hope: How One Project is Propelling Autism Research

Letting Kids Explore Their Sense of Style

Moving: The Millennial Dad Changes Digs

Words Matter When Communicating With Your Child

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Anthony Alabi: on Family, Fatherhood and Failure

Does My Child Really Need Psychotherapy?

Put your Child on a Path to Success by Building Healthy Attachment

From Dad, With Love

When Families With Disabilities Should Seek Legal Help

diverse superheroes

Marvels of Representation

hbo foster

HBO’s ‘FOSTER’ Reveals Complexity of Foster Care in L.A.

How Research Can Help Parents of Children with Autism Prepare for the Future

college admissions scandal

Don’t Get Caught up in College ‘What If’s’

The Food Chain for Picky Eaters

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Becoming an Expat Parent

7 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group

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Rachael MacFarlane: First Picture Book Urges Kids to Play Freely

teach children gratitude

Ways Your Family Can Cultivate Gratitude

raising a child author

Six Telltale Signs Your Kid Is a Writer

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Sweet Dreams LA Puts Sleep-Training Struggles to Bed

children's books

Kid Lit’s Secret Sauce

talking your child

Talking Your Child Through a Tough Spot

USC Seeks Help with Studies of Assistive Robots

7 Steps to Becoming a Well-Behaved Parent

L.A. Playgrounds

7 L.A. Playgrounds Perfect for Unstructured Play

kids grieve

Camp Erin-LA Gives Kids a Place to Grieve Loss

Touré Roberts Wholeness

Father’s Day Reflection: Finding ‘Wholeness’ in the Midst of Brokenness

father's day

Fatherhood Today, Dad’s Way

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Modern Manners for Kids in Los Angeles

baby box

The Baby Box Co. Aims to Put Babies to Sleep and Take Parents to School

Mother Nature vs Materialism with Netiya

parenting classes in Los Angeles

Helping Families Take Root and Parents Take Wing

positive parenting

The Power of Optimism

Support Your Child’s Development With Sensory Play

kindness and kids

Children’s Book Portrays Kindness as Heroic

mean girls

New Book Addresses ‘Mean Girl’ Effect in Early Years

5 Tips for Protecting Your Children During Your Divorce

Connect and Communicate With these Three Strategies

having more kids

On Having More Kids: When Baby Makes Four

#MeToo

Helping Boys Get the #MeToo Message

bullying

The Battle Against Bullying

kids and chores

Can the Kids Pitch In? Kids and Chores

sibling rivalry

Survival of the Fittest: Nurturing Positive Sibling Relationships

loss during the holidays

Dealing With Loss During the Holidays

Parenting in Los Angeles

LOOM Puts Parents’ Wellness First in Community Hub

spiritual parenting

Lighting the Spiritual Spark in Your Child