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Understood.org Resources Support Children with Learning and Thinking Differences

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Parenting: Encouraging Children to Read and Fun Activities to Help Motivate Them!

From self-taught to leading the field

Autism Resource Podcast: Gilda Evans’ Call to Action

Vote for Park Grant by Sept. 18

Las Flores Park in LaVerne In Running for Niagara Bottling Grant

Ask the experts

Should You Battle Over Bedtime?

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Connected: Parenting Tips to Help Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child

TV reporter takes sabbatical with her family

Postcards from Europe

Spring inspiration, summer camp ideas and more

March/April Issue of L.A. Parent

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

Central Coast road trip

A Mommy-and-Me Getaway

Re-establish boundaries and (eventually) reap the rewards

New Year Boundaries

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

Ready to Finally Adopt that Pet? This May Be Your Chance

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

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?

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

New Children's Music

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

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

Inspire Philanthropy

6 Ways to Teach Kids About Charity and Giving Back

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

Ready to Rock

Q&A: The BeatBuds

What We're Reading This Month

June Book Corner: Pride, Courage and Understanding

Early Dental Care is Vital

Proper Dental Care Needs to Start Early

Kidspace Reopens

Opens May 6

Kidspace Children’s Museum is Back!

A toddler is upset.

Improving Your Toddler's Moods

Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours

Activities, Books, Movies and More

Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long

Cover of children's book "Big Ideas for Young Thinkers."

Diverse Voices

Children’s Books to Read All Year Long

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Allie Mirosevic, L.A. Mom and Founder of Bliss’d Co

Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children

Understanding the Signs of Epilepsy in Children

Community news

City Threads: Falling in Love with the Basics

Meet Creator/EP Rick Suvalle and co-EP Aliki Theofilopous

Q&A: The executive producers of DreamWorks’ new ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ Netflix series

Minimize Chaos, Maximize Calm

Ten Rituals That Will Ease Back-to-School Overwhelm for You and Your Family

Mental health, AI, gender diversity and more

September/October Issue

Create healthy oral health routines

Kids and Oral Health

Tips from PBS SoCal

Weaving Story Time & Math

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

Celebrate nature April 3-9

National Wildlife Week in SoCal

A colorful So Cal getaway

Family Road Trip: The Carlsbad Flower Fields

Brunches with Bunny, and More

Check Out These Celebratory Easter Events in L.A.

Where to Bring the Kids in L.A.

L.A. Favorites: The Trails Cafe

Ask the Experts: Why We Need to Focus on Our Kids’ Heart Health

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Story Pirates Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Salka

Community News

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

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

New TV Shows

New on Screen: Must See Summer Shows for Kids

San Diego’s Mission Bay

Down by the Bay

New Family Store

CAMP Opens West Coast Flagship in Century City

Chat Room

The Traveling Newlyweds Are Now Traveling Parents

Eat, Drink & Play

Family Adventure in Ojai

Brunch, bunnies and more

Easter and Passover Celebrations in L.A.

Movies & TV Shows

New on Screen: What to Watch March

Get Excited for New Toys

2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice

Camps for All

Check Out These Inclusive Camps Serving Campers of all Abilities

Some our editors' favorite toys and books for young children

We Love It

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

Welcome to Sesame Place

Sesame Street Theme Park Arrives in San Diego This March

Insight from a pediatric psychiatrist

Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health

What to watch

New On Screen: Shows and Movies to Watch this December

For the Parents

September Book Corner: Motivation, Inspiration and Parenting Tools

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

Spice Up Your Child’s Learning

Keeping Art Front & Center

Fall in Love with Math as a Family

Everyday Math

Educational Cartoons

Warner Bros. Promotes ‘Humancentric Learning’ for Preschoolers

Kids & Cooking

Q&A: Little Kitchen Academy

Prepare for the holidays

PJ Library Releases Free Family Guide to the Fall Holidays

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

Math Fun For All

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

What We’re Reading this Month

Book Corner: Crafts, Self-Confidence and Being Yourself

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

5 Ways to Pick Toys that Support Development

5 Tips to Help Your Family Escape Through Reading

Why Your Child Needs Sensory Play

Quality Child Care is a Pandemic Essential

Building Toddler Vocabulary with Forks and Familiarity

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

How Families Can Safely Make Outdoor Play a Priority this Summer

Top 5 Tips for Making the Toddler Years Terrific

Report Says Black and Brown Babies are Born at a Disadvantage

Planting Early Learning at Home with Child360

Simple Steps to Changing Unwanted Behavior

Touch-Screen Generation Still Good at Face Time

14 Fun Things to Do With Your Toddler at Home

Reading Roundup: Books That Will Transport Your Child Outside

Check out Joy Cho’s New Children’s Books

Lynette Hoy: Developing Toys that Develop Young Minds

‘Connoisseur Kids’ Transforms the Way We Teach Kids Manners

Moving: The Millennial Dad Changes Digs

Words Matter When Communicating With Your Child

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

hbo foster

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

home day care in los angeles

Jessica Chang: Committed to Affordable Quality Daycare

green parenting

Products for Greener Parenting

7 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group

socal zoos

Adventures in SoCal’s Zoos: Planning your Attack with Toddlers

preschool problems

7 Preschool Problems and Tips on How to Solve Them

7 Steps to Becoming a Well-Behaved Parent

toddler survival guide

Mike and Heather Spohr: Survival of the Fittest for Parents of Toddlers

Brunch in Los Angeles

Any Given Sunday: A One-Act about Brunch in Los Angeles

Support Your Child’s Development With Sensory Play

dad in los angeles

Millennial Dad in Los Angeles: Hairy Situations, Toddler Style

5 Tips for Protecting Your Children During Your Divorce

having more kids

On Having More Kids: When Baby Makes Four

toddler emotions

The Big Emotions of Little Ones

preschools in los angeles

Preschools in Los Angeles: 9 Things Your Child Should Learn

race talk with kids

Having the Race Talk with Kids: Parenting Resources by Age

toddler road trip

Tackling the Toddler Road Trip

Aligning Your Kids’ Enrichment With Your Big-Picture Goals

kids and chores

Kids and Chores: In Defense of the Sticker Chart

A Divorce Lawyer’s Tips for Parenting Through Kid Conflict

Looking Beyond The Supermarket Aisle For Your Baby’s First Foods

Nine Tips for Tackling Tantrums

Toddle and Spin at Baby DJ School

How to Spot a Developmentally Appropriate Preschool

The Millennial Dad Takes on Alternative Transportation

When the News Is Scary or Confusing

Millennial Dad: A Voyage of Selfie Discovery

saying sorry

Beyond Saying Sorry: A More Meaningful Path to Conflict Resolution

home learning activities for kids

Digital vs. Analog: At-Home Learning Activities for Kids

parenting

5 Common-Sense Tips For Raising Great Kids

parenting

Depression in Moms Goes Beyond Baby Blues

mommy and me groups

Mommy-and-Me Groups Offer Friendship and Support

Small Books With a Big Mission for Multilingual Kids