Tweens and Teens Archives - L.A. Parent

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

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

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

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

Back to School Reads

September Book Corner: Being the Best You You Can Be

How do you know what's right for your kid?

Q&A: Julee Brooks on Choosing the Best Enrichment Programs for Your Kids

Sponsored Content

Meeting the Moment: How charter public schools are helping kids cope and heal

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

A mother, father and baby are looking at a laptop screen. On side of the image is a promotion from First 5 LA asking families how COVID-19 has affected them.

First 5 LA is conducting the survey

Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?

WGA scholarship covers full tuition and housing

Local Students Earn Golf Caddies College Scholarship

How a Parenting Book Pushed Me to the Edge — Literally

Over the Hill and Down the Hill

L.A.'s teen climate change activists find ways to persevere

Our Youth Take Charge

What we're reading this month

March Book Corner: Immigration, Freedom and Bravery

How Parents Can Facilitate Racial Equity Discussions with Homeschoolers

Filling in the social skills gap created by the pandemic

Helping Children Communicate Better With Masks

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Creating opportunities

Building Inclusive Career Paths for Young Adults

New book celebrates Latina pioneers

‘Grandes Dreamers’: Inspiring and Affirming Young Latinas

The Tomorrow Prize Is open for Teen Sci-fi writers

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

4 Ways To Support A Child Being Bullied

New Culinary Competition

L.A. Girls Compete in Disney’s Magic Bake Off

Helping Students Save

4 Financial Tips for College Students

Transition Tips

Q&A: CIP Long Beach on transition to adulthood for teens with autism, ADHD and other learning differences

Inspire Philanthropy

6 Ways to Teach Kids About Charity and Giving Back

Hold onto your passenger seats, parents!

Driving Lessons

What We're Reading This Month

July Book Corner: Adventure, Acceptance and Emotions

In L.A., we can embrace myriad cultures

It’s A Small World

What We're Reading This Month

June Book Corner: Pride, Courage and Understanding

Create an Accepting Environment

Advice for Parents about Anti-Asian Hate

Play ball!

Registration Open for Dodgers RBI 2021 Season

Stay Safe & Have Fun

Junior Lake Lifeguard Program Returns for Summer 2021

Activities, Books, Movies and More

Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long

Teens and Social Media

Critical Facts Teens Need to Know about Social Media

Students walking on college campus

Virtual College Tours

Tips to Navigating Virtual College Campus Tours

Registration Begins April 1

Junior Lifeguard Program Will Be Back This Summer

Make the Most of Spring Break

Tips for College Planning

‘Great Advice’ for Parents and Teens

At-Home Lacrosse Drills for Kids

Music Lessons

Violin Visions: A mother’s wish for her son’s music lessons surpasses reality. Can you relate?

Community News

MiJa Books: Born Out of Parents’ Wish for Diverse Stories

Community News

Getting Kids Their First Phone Is Never Easy; This Book Helps

LA Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Young Actor, Dancer and Brand Ambassador Juju Brener

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Inspiring teens

Addressing Youth Violence: Foster communities that break isolation

Community News

Grooming Young Creative Writers

Tween TV

Shows Exclusively for Young Tweens

Guest Post

Summer Jobs: Building the Foundation for Success

Short science fiction story contest

Tomorrow Prize 1st-Place Winner

Books, Movies & Museums

AAPI Heritage Month

Health & Wellness

MindMD: A Walk-in Wellness Clinic for Urgent Mental Healthcare

What to Watch

New on Screen: Inspiring Heroes

Brunch, bunnies and more

Easter and Passover Celebrations in L.A.

Movies & TV Shows

New on Screen: What to Watch March

Camps for All

Check Out These Inclusive Camps Serving Campers of all Abilities

Speak up

Cartoon Network and TikTok Content Creators Come Together for ‘Stop Bullying: Speak Up’ Campaign

Screen time

New on Screen: What to Watch This February

Learn L.A. history

Los Angeles Conservancy Launches New Virtual Tour for Students

What to watch

New On Screen: What to Watch

New Year, New Books

January Book Corner: Kindness and Embracing Different Cultures & Traditions

Talking about mental health

Teens Invited to Submit to 2022 Open Mind Film Festival

Insight from a pediatric psychiatrist

Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health

The Talk

Talk to Boys About Sex

The Arts for All

TeenTix Connects Local Teens with the L.A. Arts Scene

L.A. life as a child actor

Disney Channel’s Madeleine McGraw: On Acting, Running Your Own Race & Having Fun

What to watch

New On Screen: Shows and Movies to Watch this December

New youth program

Tutčint Youth Empowerment Program Aims to Create Social Justice Leaders

Apply Now!

The Music Center’s Spotlight Offers Performing Arts Scholarships and Artistic Development for Local High School Students

Sing, Dance and Play

Benefits of music on kids’ emotional and neurological development

Easy Snack Ideas

Back-to-School Snacks: Healthy and Yummy

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

New Middle Grade Novel

Portraying Neurodiverse Characters in Middle Grade Novels

Fall in Love with Math as a Family

Everyday Math

Create a Plan for Success

Cultivating Solid Study Habits

Kids & Cooking

Q&A: Little Kitchen Academy

Prepare for the holidays

PJ Library Releases Free Family Guide to the Fall Holidays

Adventure Stories Ahead

GoKidGo: New Scripted Podcast

New middle school for dancers

Debbie Allen on the Importance of Arts Education

Local Summer Fun

20 Ways to Have the Best SoCal Summer!

Getting Unstuck

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

Local Student Takes Center Stage

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

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?

More Reopenings

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

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

Birch Aquarium Offering Scholarships to Schools

Open Mind Film Fest Seeks Teen Filmmakers

Colorblindness is a Myth: Talk to Your Children About Race

Calling All (Teen) Sci-Fi Writers

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

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

Simple Steps to Changing Unwanted Behavior

Touch-Screen Generation Still Good at Face Time

Graduation Dreaming: The Heartbreak and Hope of the Class of 2020

This Father and Daughter Confronted Pain and Healed Together

what i want you to see

YA Novel Addresses Homelessness

Graphic Novel ‘Diana’ Reminds Tweens to Embrace Themselves

4 Keys to Managing Family Conflict

Tips for Managing Kids’ Cell Phone Use

family traditions

Easy Family Traditions

An Adventure Story About the Power of Family

‘Connoisseur Kids’ Transforms the Way We Teach Kids Manners

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

kids theatre in la

Theater Company Hosts Boot Camp for Kids with Cancer

kids and money

Setting L.A. Teens Up For Success

screentime

Is Screen Time Connected to a Mental-Health Crisis?

Letting Kids Explore Their Sense of Style

Words Matter When Communicating With Your Child

teens and vaping

Teens, Tweens and Vaping

Letters to My City

Teaching and Poetry Are Still Alive In Los Angeles

hbo foster

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

college admissions scandal

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

Local Programs Support Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities

journals for kids

A Journal to Start Revolutions

Novel Explores Familial Love as Expansive as the Sky

7 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group

Social and Job Skills are the Focus of Center4SpecialNeeds Programs

aida yodites

Aida Yodites: An Eye on Fashion and Comfort for Girls

nbc's this is us

‘This Is Us’ Star Lonnie Chavis Expands His #FixYourHeart Message

‘From Me to You’ – Letters from a Dad’s Heart

Book Illuminates Undocumented Family’s Quest for the ‘American Dream’

school safety in Los Angeles

New YA Press Portrays Teens’ Real Stories and Voices

meditation for children

Mallika Chopra: Making Meditation Accessible for Children and Families

Author Joey Green Partners with James Patterson for Funny Kids’ Book

7 Steps to Becoming a Well-Behaved Parent

kids grieve

Camp Erin-LA Gives Kids a Place to Grieve Loss

sibling rivalry

A Book that Celebrates Sibling Rivalry

etiquette classes in los angeles

Modern Manners for Kids in Los Angeles

Summer Camp in Los Angeles

#CampReady: C is for Couselors-In-Training

mommy and me spa in los angeles

Mommy and Me Spa Day in Los Angeles: Share the Ahhhhh

john august

L.A. Parent Chat Room: Meet Screenwriter and Author John August

mean girls

New Book Addresses ‘Mean Girl’ Effect in Early Years

5 Tips for Protecting Your Children During Your Divorce

having more kids

On Having More Kids: When Baby Makes Four

#MeToo

Helping Boys Get the #MeToo Message