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#CampReady
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- Get a Jumpstart on Summer Camp
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- This Special-Needs Camp Hires Counselors On the Spectrum
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- The Case For ‘Traditional’ Day Camp
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- 7 Keys to a Positive Summer Camp Experience for Children with Special Needs By Elaine Hall and Jeff Frymer
#SupportingFamilies
- Ask the Experts: Why We Need to Focus on Our Kids’ Heart Health
- Top Baby Ailments and How Massage Can Help
- Ready to Finally Adopt that Pet? This May Be Your Chance
- Letting Go of the Pressure to ‘be Happy’
- New Memoir Excerpt: Trust, Divorce, Children and Finding New Love
- Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences
- AAPI Heritage Month
- Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?
- Blippi and Easterseals Partner for new inclusive episode
- Over the Hill and Down the Hill
- How Parents Can Facilitate Racial Equity Discussions with Homeschoolers
- Helping Children Communicate Better With Masks
- National Heart Health Month: Misconceptions about Myocarditis
- Shelby D. Boagni on Diversity & Inclusion
- Evolving Education in the Digital Age
- 5 Questions To Ask Before Downloading Apps for Your Young Child
- Together — With Meaning
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- Emotional Intelligence: The Impact the Pandemic Had on Social and Emotional Learning
- For Preschool Parents: Reading vs. Screen Time
- 7 Great Reasons To Foster Teens
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- L.A. in Full Bloom
- Tips to Help Teens Return to Social Settings
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- Tips to Navigating Virtual College Campus Tours
- A Year of Parenting in a Pandemic
- Spring Into Style
- Dina Kimmel: Essential In Her Community
- Fitness for Kids of Different Abilities
- Essays, Interviews, SAT/ACT and Other College Prep Tips During COVID
- Children’s Books to Read All Year Long
- LA Opera Celebrates Women’s History Month
- Diversity and Inclusion – The Benefits in Raising Your Children to be Accepting
- Pandemic Puppy
- Creating Your ‘Just Right’ Balance
- ‘Great Advice’ for Parents and Teens
- Understanding Our Own Anxiety
- 11 Tips to Help Kids Process Political Unrest
- Los Angeles Public Library “Student Zones” go Virtual, Offering Personalized Help with Online Resources
- What L.A. Parents Need to Know About MIS-C
- 5 Easy Steps to an Outdoor Home Theater
- Make the Most of Your Family’s Telemedicine Visits
- 5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving
- Mom’s Health From Head to Toe
- 3 Ways to Start 2021 by Reveling in the Basics
- How College Admissions Has Changed During COVID
- Keeping Your Student Athlete in Shape From Home
- Scholarships to Help Recover from COVID-19
- 3 Ways to Build Social Skills Online
- L.A. County Libraries offer Park-and-Connect Service + More Family Films
- 6 Tips for Connecting with Kids Virtually
- A Local Pediatrician’s Take on the Pandemic
- Three Strategies for Practicing Social Skills During the Pandemic
- How to Take a Digital Detox Break
- Building Social Skills
- California Approves Shorter Standardized Tests Due to COVID-19
- Reopened School Offers Tips for Keeping Students Safe From COVID-19
- Remote Learning Resources: 5 Educational Apps for Kids
- Does COVID -19 Belong in College Applications and Essays?
- Santa Cruz Island: Social Distancing in Nature
- Try a Self-driving Tour for Safer Travel
- 4 COVID-Protecting Actions to Remember During Pregnancy
- L.A. Getaways From the Water to the Mountains to the Desert
- Know the Signs: Colds, Flu and COVID-19
- Teach Your Kids to Plan with These 4 Great Tips
- 5 Tips to Help Your Family Escape Through Reading
- Meet L.A. Parent’s Mask Contest Winners
- Teaching Kids About Voting
- The Art of Making Something from Nothing
- Why Your Child Needs Sensory Play
- YMCA of LA Provides Free Wi-Fi at 20 Outdoor Locations
- Quality Child Care is a Pandemic Essential
- Dealing with Physical Disability During the Pandemic
- A Little Bit Crazy!
- Accessing Early Intervention Services
- 29 Distance-Learning Field Trips in L.A.
- Caring for Your Family’s Mental Health this School Year
- Great Distance-Learning (and Work) Packages at SoCal Resorts
- Parents Anonymous Offers a Helpline and Support Groups for Families
- SoCal Eighth Grader Creates COVID Memorial Quilt
- Best Music for Enhancing Kids’ Virtual Learning
- Video: How are Your Teen’s Executive Function Skills?
- Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot This Year
- Navigating Nutrition: 5 Ideas for Healthy, Easy School Lunches and Snacks at Home
Adaptive Enrichment
- A Kid Again Coming to Los Angeles
- Jazz Hands For Autism
- Registration Opens for Adaptive 2021 Angel City Games
- This Nonprofit Takes Travelers with Disabilities in a New Direction
- For This Teacher, Tennis and Autism are a Winning Combination
- The Builder Bees Hive Offers Fun and Friendship for Girls
- Youth Cycling Association: Paving a Road to Cycling for All
- An Adventure Story About the Power of Family
- Educators, mentors and advocates celebrate their diversity
- Meeting Special Needs Family Style
- The Sasha Project LA: Art That Helps Heal
- Inclusive Products We Love
- Sensory-Friendly Story Times at L.A. Libraries
- SoCal Programs Let Kids with Disabilities Play with Purpose
- Local Programs Support Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities
- Kids Gym Provides Inclusion for Children – And its Owners
- Despite Fire Devastation, Shemesh Enterprises Unique Culinary Program Continues
- Social and Job Skills are the Focus of Center4SpecialNeeds Programs
- Defying Gravity and Disabilities with iFLY
- Social Cipher: A Video Game Galaxy of Social Skills
- Splash! Accessible Water Play Around Los Angeles and Beyond
- Inclusive Toys We Love
- Support Your Child’s Development With Sensory Play
- L.A. Vaulting Program Helps Kids of All Abilities Thrive on Horseback
- Building a Social Network For the Non-sporty Kid
- Dance/Movement Therapy Helps Kids With Autism Connect
- Dina Kimmel Chats About Inclusive Play
- Out, About and Inclusive In L.A.
- Inclusivity in Hollywood: Young Actors With Disabilities Find Benefits on Stage and Screen
- Arts, Ability and Imagination
- Friendship In Flow
- You Can Now Support Special Olympics When Filing Your Taxes
- Film, Music and Autism Come Together In This Lab
- Why Kids With Disabilities Need Time For Play
- Arts Programs for Kids With Special Needs
- L.A. Sports Programs for Kids With Special Needs
- Deaf Son’s Need Inspires Swim Shirt Company
- 13-year-old Chef Cooks With Food Greats at Autism Speaks Gala
- Angel City Games Bring Adaptive Sport To L.A.
- L.A. to Host 2015 Special Olympics World Games
- Play Program Bridges Gaps Between Typical and Special Needs Kids
- Theater Improv Games are Fun Ideas For Kids
- Choosing Musical Instruments For Children With Special Needs
- Put On Your Tutu and Walk With Ballet For All Kids
- Face Value Comics Introduces a New Kind of Hero
- There’s More to These Playgrounds Than Meets The Eye
- Ballet for All Brings Dance to Typical Kids and Those With Special Needs
- Free Beach Wheelchairs Keep Summer Fun Rolling
- Museum Tips For Special-Needs Families
Annual Posts
- L.A. Parent Wins Parenting Media Association Awards
- 2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice
- Let the Summer Fun Begin
- Celebrating Easter, Passover, Spring in and around L.A.
- 4 Virtual L.A. MLK Day Events for Families
- 4 Virtual New Year’s Events for Families
- 4 Helpful Resources for This Year’s Family Holidays
- 7 Shows to Stream for the Holidays
- 6 L.A. Spots With Holiday Sparkle
- L.A. Shopping Centers Celebrate the Season
- Four Ways to Connect This Thanksgiving
- Here’s How to Keep Your Thanksgiving Gathering COVID-safe
- 4 Self-Care Tips for a More Joyous Thanksgiving
- 5 Ways to Boost Your Gratitude Practice this Thanksgiving
- Three Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids
- Our Guide to Halloween Fun in L.A.
- New Year’s Eve, Family Style
- Thanksgiving in L.A.? Yes, You Can!
- Cover Kids Search 2020 PopUp!
- Labor Day Getaways
- L.A. Helps Families Get Back-to-School Ready
- Tips for Getting the Most Out of L.A. Summer Camp Fairs
- Where to Go Whale Watching in SoCal This Season
- 16 Great Ways to Spend Father’s Day in L.A.
- Fountains, Water Play and Splash Pads in LA: Where to Get Wet
Articles
- The Aquarium of the Pacific Celebrates 25 Years
- 10 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day In and Around L.A.
- Date Beyond L.A.: San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley
- Learn About Jean-Michel Basquiat With P.S. Arts
- Expo Notes: The Latest in Baby and Toddler Gear
- Trending Birthday Party Themes for Kids
- We Love It: Editor Picks for Families
- What To Do if Your Kid Gets Sick on Vacation
- Finding Coffee and Community in Little Tokyo
- Editor’s Note: The Art of Travel
- Checking In: The Pierside Now Open In Santa Monica
- 7 Family Hikes In and Around L.A., Perfect for Spring
- Kim Anenberg Cavallo Talks Unplugging – and How You Can Unplug, Too
- Family Road Trip: The Carlsbad Flower Fields
- Check Out These Celebratory Easter Events in L.A.
- Escape to the Seaside at Terranea Resort
- L.A. Favorites: The Trails Cafe
- The Barron Prize is Looking for Young Leaders
- A Few of Our Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now
- Working Out Together for Generational Health
- Women’s History Month: There Are Not Enough Roses
- What to Know About RSV
- School Lunch Redux
- Creating a Teacher Pipeline
- Celebrate MLK Day in L.A.
- A Mommy-and-Me Getaway
- Revisiting Yoga
- New Year Boundaries
- Crystal Clear
- It’s time to have the ‘mental health talk’ with your teen
- A Soup for New Moms
- New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Ideas for Families in L.A. and Beyond
- Sci-Fi Writing Contest Open for Teens in L.A. County
- Spotlight: Meet The Cameron Boyce Foundation’s Libby Boyce
- 2022 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide
- Strengthening intergenerational relationships
- Light up the Night: Where to See Holiday Lights in L.A.
- Skate Into the Holidays: L.A. Ice Skating Rinks to Visit This Winter
- Spotlight: Meet Bestselling Children’s Books Creator Matthew Reinhart
- Money Matters: Creating Ways to Thrive as a Family Financially
- Violin Visions: A mother’s wish for her son’s music lessons surpasses reality. Can you relate?
- Dishes That Delight: Get Inspired With These L.A. Chefs and Their Favorite Festive Dishes
- Ask the Experts: Co-Parenting Tips During the Holidays
- MiJa Books: Born Out of Parents’ Wish for Diverse Stories
- Rockin’ Out With a Kid Band
- Getting Kids Their First Phone Is Never Easy; This Book Helps
- Lights, Bells and Emotional Swells: We gathered ‘Round Festive Sounds to Hear What Local Musicians Love About Holiday Music
At L.A. Museums
- The Art of Travel
- Spring Family Screenings and Workshops at the Academy Museum
- Natural History Museum Opens New Eatery by Post & Beam
- SoCal Events to Celebrate Black History Month
- ‘Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971’ Shines at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment
- Black Business Scavenger Hunt Returns This August
- L.A. Underwater exhibit at NHM
- Cayton Children’s Museum Reopens In-Person Art Classes
- More Fun Openings in L.A. This Month
- Kidspace Children’s Museum is Back!
- Celebrate National Poetry Month in L.A.
- Los Angeles Museums Reopen this Spring
- Autry Museum Reopens with New Exhibitions
- California African American Museum Reopens This Weekend
- Crocheting with the Autry Museum
- L.A. County Celebrates Black History Month
- Cayton Museum Launches Free Access Initiative
- A Parent’s Ode to Kidspace
- Journeying Through L.A.’s Art Scene With Kids
- Neighborhood Gallery Offers More than Art
- P-22 Shows His Stuff at the Natural History Museum
- Learning About Rancho History – and Service Dogs!
- Car Museums Worth the Drive
Baby
- Must-Try Items for Baby and Family
- Award-Winning Gear for Baby, Toddler & Mom
- Game On: 5 Unique Benefits to Different Types of Play in Your Child’s Development
- Our Family Travel Issue is Here
- We Love It
- Debut Children’s Album: A Musical Journey Through the Whimsical World of the Zoo
- Proper Dental Care Needs to Start Early
- Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours
- 5 Strategies for Building a Growth Mindset in Your Child
- 5 Ways to Pick Toys that Support Development
- 10 Baby Dangers You Might Not Have Considered
- Talking First-time Motherhood With Daniella Monet
- Check out Joy Cho’s New Children’s Books
- Lynette Hoy: Developing Toys that Develop Young Minds
- Put your Child on a Path to Success by Building Healthy Attachment
- ‘Your Future Family’ Offers Advice for Parent Hopefuls
- HBO’s ‘FOSTER’ Reveals Complexity of Foster Care in L.A.
- Bump Bestie Gets Parents Baby-Gear Ready
- The Dude-la Helps Build New Dads’ Skills
- Jessica Chang: Committed to Affordable Quality Daycare
- Products for Greener Parenting
- Behold … Fatherhood!
- Course Offers Special-Needs Moms a Mindful Return to Work
- Sweet Dreams LA Puts Sleep-Training Struggles to Bed
- USC Seeks Help with Studies of Assistive Robots
- 7 Steps to Becoming a Well-Behaved Parent
- The Baby Box Co. Aims to Put Babies to Sleep and Take Parents to School
- 5 Tips for Protecting Your Children During Your Divorce
- On Having More Kids: When Baby Makes Four
- Elizabeth L. Silver: Dealing with Uncertainty in the NICU
- Tackling the Toddler Road Trip
- Remember the Rainbow for a Healthy Newborn
- Looking Beyond The Supermarket Aisle For Your Baby’s First Foods
- Stephen “tWitch” Boss: On the Joys of Fatherhood
- Shop Talk: New Parents’ Survival Kit
- Toddle and Spin at Baby DJ School
- Photographing Babies Who Are Worth the Wait
- New L.A. Moms Share Their Joys and Challenges
- Millennial Dad: A Voyage of Selfie Discovery
- Jill Simonian: On Being A Real FAB Mom
- Moms-to-be Can Do Good and Save on Maternity Jeans
- Women With Congenital Heart Defects Can Become Moms
- 5 Common-Sense Tips For Raising Great Kids
- Depression in Moms Goes Beyond Baby Blues
- Mommy-and-Me Groups Offer Friendship and Support
- Pregnancy Is a Great Time For a Massage
- Small Books With a Big Mission for Multilingual Kids
- Hottest Trends and Products from the ABC Baby & Kids Expo
- When a Baby Dies: Honoring Pain & Healing Hearts
- AAP’s New Sleep Recommendations Say Rooming-In is Best
- Positive Parenting: Experts Answer Your Questions For Early Childhood
- On the Record: What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day
- Take Time, Talk: Eight Ways to Support Your Child’s Language Development
- 6 Most Common Sleep Training Myths Debunked
- Operation Shower Hosts Shower For Military Moms-To-Be
- Building Your Baby’s Brain
- Driving, Dreaming and Daytime Napping in L.A.
- Read Aloud Like a Rock Star
- How To Get Your Baby’s Eyes Checked – Free
- Dr. Shefali Tsabary: Promoting ‘Conscious’ Parenting
- Stop Over-Parenting and Raise An Adult
- Emotional Health Begins In the Womb
- Don’t Neglect Essential Social-Skills Development
- Keep Tabs on Children’s Product Recalls
Back To School
- Response: Strategies for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
- New L.A. Babysitting App In Time For Back to School!
- Summer Reading-The Key to your Child’s Success!
- Ideas & Insights: Helping Your Child Develop Strong Writing Skills
- Partnering With Teachers for Student Success
- 7 Reasons Schools Should Add Coding
- If Not You, Then Who Young Book Series and Young Inventors Club
- Here are Our Favorite Back-to-School Products
- California Content Standards in New App
- Letting Kids Explore Their Sense of Style
- The Right Shoes for Back to School
- 10 Facts for Families New to Speech and Language Services
- Go Retro for a Back-to-School Film Fest
- Play Hooky With Your Kids
- Back to School: Getting Kids to Open Up
- Talking Your Child Through a Tough Spot
- Making a Smooth Transition Back to School
- Our Breakfast-to-Bedtime Back to School Guide
- A Back-to-School Checklist For Healthier Kids
- Bridging the Summer Gap to Prevent Learning Loss
- Choosing a School: It’s In the Details
- Free Resources Start Students’ Year with Inspiring Math Messages
- Back-to-school Readiness For Music Students
- Non-Traditional Learning: School’s Out and About!
- 6 Tips for Setting Realistic Back-to-school Goals
- Introducing Your Child With Disabilities To a New Teacher
- What You’ll Learn At School Open House
- How to Choose a Child-Centered Preschool
- Teaching Kids To Speak Up
- Use The Six R’s For a Smoother Return to School
- How Nontraditional Schools Inspire Students
- College Life: 5 Things To Tell Your Daughter Before Move-In Day
- How Failure Improves Homework Habits
- 5 Tips To Get You More Involved In Your Child’s School
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Preschooler
- Three Ways to Help Kids With Test Anxiety
- The Back-To-School Boogie: Tips For Teachers And Parents For A Smooth Transition
- Managing Middle School
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Bloggers
- ‘Do I Need to Attend My Child’s Sporting Events?’
- National Parenting Products Awards (NAPPA) Website
- Melissa’s Healthy Living
- Super Kids Nutrition
- The Twin Coach
- Beyond the Brochure
- KnowsyMoms
- www.babbledabbledo.com
- Not on a Diet
- Mommy Loves Tech
- Weelicious
- Taster Tots L.A.
- Illustrated with Crappy Pictures (life, marriage, parenting, etc.)
- Good Reads with Ronna – reviewing the latest & greatest books plus reading-related products for kids & families.
- Museum Stories, art & culture for grown-ups with kids
Child Development
- Why ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Still Resonates Today
- The Genius of Play’s ‘Emotional Wellness Playbook’
- National Wildlife Week in SoCal
- Let’s Read: Excellent Texts for Kids and Parents
- Brain Power: Benefits of Learning a Second Language at an Early Age
- Bitter Pickles — A New Family Game Created by L.A. Theater Artist
- PBS SoCal Summer Learning Initiative
- Black ‘gentle parenting’ is a reclamation of our roots
- We Love It: Products for Kids of All Ages
- 4 Ways To Support A Child Being Bullied
- Four Things to Consider Before Buying Your Child a Piano
- How to Prepare Your Preschooler for Coding
- Q&A: Practicing Liberated Parenting
- 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
- 5 Ways to Help Children Find the Path to Positivity
- Top 5 Tips for Making the Toddler Years Terrific
- 4 Keys to Managing Family Conflict
- 8 Hacks for Grocery Shopping With Kids
- ‘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
- Moving: The Millennial Dad Changes Digs
- Words Matter When Communicating With Your Child
- Anthony Alabi: on Family, Fatherhood and Failure
- Does My Child Really Need Psychotherapy?
- From Dad, With Love
- When Families With Disabilities Should Seek Legal Help
- Marvels of Representation
- How Research Can Help Parents of Children with Autism Prepare for the Future
- Don’t Get Caught up in College ‘What If’s’
- The Food Chain for Picky Eaters
- Becoming an Expat Parent
- 7 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group
- Rachael MacFarlane: First Picture Book Urges Kids to Play Freely
Child Safety
- Owner of Wagmor Pet Rescue, Melissa Bacelar, Talks All About Pet Adoption
- Mother who lost a child implores us to support bereaved parents and their causes
- Ask the Experts: Swimming Safety for Kids
- Los Alamitos School Hosts Fundraiser for Lyme Disease Research
- Stand For Children Day – June 1
- Free COVID testing at YMCA spots in L.A.
- Vaccine Appointments Available for Children 5 and older at Cedars-Sinai
- Children Are Contracting RSV Earlier
- Driving Lessons
- Junior Lake Lifeguard Program Returns for Summer 2021
- 5 Things You Should Know About Toy Safety
- Even in Fall, Keep Your Kids Swim Safe
- Spider Bite Prevention Tips From California Poison Control
- This Dog Gives Kids a ‘Sense’ of Safety
- Protecting Your Kids from Molestation
- Get Started, Be Prepared
- L.A. Found Program Helps Locate Missing Persons with Disabilities or Dementia
- Riding Safely with New Car Seat Guidelines
- Stopping School Shootings
- Doc Talk: If Your Child is Bitten by a Rattlesnake …
- Doc Talk: Steering Clear of Health Hype
- Putting the Tide Pod Challenge in Perspective
- Children’s Radiation Exposure: Gentler Imaging for Kids
- Preventing Toy Chokings
- A Toddler’s Window Fall – A Mom’s Nightmare
- Why Your Family Should Learn CPR This Summer
- Responding to Your Child’s Swim Mishaps
- Be On the Lookout For Choking Hazards
- When Kids Swallow What They Shouldn’t
- Doc Talk: Beyond the Bicycle Helmet
- UCLA Doc Offers Tips on Preventing School Sports Injuries
- Doc Talk: How to Handle the Heat Like a Pro
- Doc Talk: Treating Insect Stings 101
- 5 Ways To Shrink Your Child’s Digital Footprint
- Keeping Bloodhounds On the Scent of Missing Kids
- Eyeing Digital Device Safety
- Heads Up For New Soccer Guidelines
- Learn To Install Car Seats Correctly
- Detecting Body-Image Issues In Your Teen
- New Tool Let’s Swimmers Know If Beach Water is Safe
- Lunchtime Picnic is the Key to Beach Safety
- Protect Kid Passengers From Drunk Drivers
- 7 Safety Strategies for Kids With Special Needs
- Children’s Health: What Parents Need to Know About Cutting
- Contact Lenses Vs. Glasses for Active Kids
- On Solid Ground
- Don’t Leave Your Child in a Hot Car
- Safer Play For Kids and Dogs
- Burn-Injury Prevention Tips For Your Family
- Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Your Family
- Making Summer Safer For Kids
- Girl Athletes Should Train To Protect Their Knees
- Safer Swimming
Children's Health
- March/April Issue of L.A. Parent
- Self Discovery and Resilience
- L.A. County Expands PICK-UP COVID-19 TESTING KIT PROGRAM
- Mental Health Is As Important As Good Grades
- New Accessible Playground at Lionel E. Hudson Park
- Local Twins Win in Hearing Loss Invention Contest
- Winter Skin Care Tips for Your Whole Family
- Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Next Well-Child Checkup
- Teen with IBD Pays the Healing Forward
- Largest Study to Date links 102 Genes With Autism
- Kid Patches that are ‘See Worthy’
- Must-Know Tips on Caring For Your Child’s Teeth
- Building a Healthy Heart for Your Child
- Should Kids Eat Artificially Sweetened Foods?
- Climate Change and Kids’ Health
- Ryan’s World: Making Toy Reviews and Dental Hygiene Fun
- Make Sure They Took It
- Of Frogs and Mindfulness
- A Head’s Up About Concussion
- A Cold and Flu FAQ
- Good Lessons on a Bad Day
- Is Screen Time Connected to a Mental-Health Crisis?
- How Much is Too Much for Young Athletes?
- Sunscreen That’s Safe
Community News
- Pride Month: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with These 10 Activities
- How Artists Are Fighting to End Homelessness in L.A.
- Love to Cruise for Good
- Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena
- Inside ‘Oldest Los Angeles’
- Novel Excerpt: ‘Women Are The Fiercest Creatures’
- Teen Opens YA Bookstore in Studio City
- Power Up at Super Nintendo World
- Immerse in Public Art
- BATTLESHIP USS IOWA CELEBRATES 80th ANNIVERSARY OF SHIP’S COMMISSIONING
- Spotlight: Meet Story Pirates Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Salka
- Watch the P-22 Celebration of Life at Libraries
- Launching The Recruiting Co+Op to Help Families Offset The Cost of Private Tutoring, Summer Camp and Travel
- Make Screen Time Green Time with the SoCal Explorer
- An Annual Holiday Tradition: Universal Studios Hollywood
- Have You Heard of the Sweetest Gigs for Talented Kids
- ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ at Disneyland
- Spotlight: Meet Young Actor, Dancer and Brand Ambassador Juju Brener
- Announcing the 2023 California Teachers of the Year
- International School of Los Angeles Expands
- L.A. is Outside
- Five Los Angeles Students Named 2022 Bank of America Student Leaders
- Dodger Stadium Hosts All-Star Game for First Time in 42 Years
- Tomorrow Prize 1st-Place Winner
- Oxnard: A Fun Family Getaway
- Local Students Earn Golf Caddies College Scholarship
- Community Invited to Participate in City Nature Challenge
- Voting Open for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2022
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- ‘Men in Black: First Assignment’ VR Experience debuts at Westfield Century City
- Naughty is Nice on a Date in Culver City
- Resort Living Just Down the Highway
- Historic Filipinotown: Food, Stories, Entrepreneurship
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- A Weekend Date in Carmel
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- Spin Wax with DJ Blackarach
- A Late Night in Alhambra
- Go Downtown and Take to the Skies
- Smorgasburg LA: Opening Up Taste Buds and Business Opportunities
- Ladies’ Day Out at Third & Fairfax
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- Dodger Season! It’s Time for … a Date in Echo Park
- Good Food, Culture and Pampering on the Hill
- Historic and Hip, Pasadena is a Romantic Treasure
- Burbank: Studios, Nature, Old Charm
- Date Night in Little Tokyo
- Date with L.A.: Parisian Sensibilities in the San Fernando Valley
- Malibu Wine Safari Offers Grown-up Mother-Daughter Fun
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- Leimert Park: An Artistic Getaway
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- Date Night: The Pan Am Experience
- International Plates for Picky Palates
Education
- Tips for Moms to Protect their Health
- Wayfinder Provides a Special Place for Education
- The Secret of My Success
- Explore Summer Reading with These 5 Top Picks!
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- A Real-Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana
- 9 Valuable Skills and Lasting Benefits Kids Develop at Summer Camp
- Fun and Learning
- Critical Race Theory
- November Book Corner: Family, Friendship and Nature
Education & Learning Differences
- Book Corner: Crafts, Self-Confidence and Being Yourself
- Evaluating Learning Disabilities in Children
- Academy of Pediatrics Updates Autism and Developmental Delay Guidelines
- Real-world Training at Finn’s Bistro Empowers Students with Disabilities
- Connecting the Dots to Get Your Child’s Best IEP
- Addressing Your Child’s Language-Based Learning Difference
- Meet Jennifer Bliss of Vista del Mar Child and Family Services
- The Second Birth: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood when Your Child has a Disability
- Understanding Your Child’s IEP Transition Plan
- Teaching Interactions: Social Skills Tips that Parents can Use at Home
- A Unique Academy Helps Kids on the Spectrum Transition to Adulthood
- Tackling Four Common Misconceptions About Dyslexia
- Inclusive Schools in LA: Where All Learners Are Welcome
- Robotics Startup Creates Companion Helpers for Kids
- Inclusive L.A.: The Preschool Launching Pad
- Five Tips for Addressing Your Child’s Learning Difference
- Four Reasons Educating Students With Learning Differences Matters
- A Personal Account of an IEP Journey
- Inclusive Programs That Teach All Learners
- Young Adults With Autism Need Workplace Social Skills
- Entering The World Of Oz With Justin
- Is Your Child With Autism Really Intellectually Disabled?
- Why the World Needs Kids of All Abilities
- Eight Ways to Calm Autism-related Anxiety
- Putting People With Autism To Work, Now
- A Conference To Talk About Typing
- School Involvement for Special Needs Parents
- Help Group Summit Focuses on Autism, Learning Disabilities and ADHD
- Helping Special-Needs Teens Transition Socially
- A Film That’s Twice Exceptional
- Henry Winkler’s Dyslexia Mission
- Navigating Your Child’s IEP
- Visually Impaired Preschoolers Learn From All Senses at TLC Preschool
- Walking in Their Shoes – A Special Needs Sensory Simulation Event
- Building a Communication Foundation
- How To Access Regional Center Services For Your Child
- Back-To-School Tips For Kids With Autism
- Back-to-School Help For Kids Who Stutter
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Elementary
- In ‘The Ocean in Your Bathtub,’ Each Page Makes a Splash
- 6 Tips for Private School Applications
- How Pint-Size Influencers Mila & Emma Took Over Instagram
- Adventures in SoCal’s Zoos: Planning your Attack with Toddlers
- A Book that Celebrates Sibling Rivalry
- Grey and Ray: Remodeling Fashion for Boys
- Mommy and Me Spa Day in Los Angeles: Share the Ahhhhh
- Kid Podcast ‘Brains On!’ Explores Down Syndrome
- Aligning Your Kids’ Enrichment With Your Big-Picture Goals
- Geocaching With Kids for Outdoor Fun In L.A.
- Beyond Saying Sorry: A More Meaningful Path to Conflict Resolution
- K-Love’s Dynamic Duo Share Their On-Air and At-Home Magic
- Four L.A. Programs That Teach Kids Financial Savvy
Elementary School
- DIY Holiday: Framed Family Portraits
- New on Screen: What to Watch in July
- Black History Should Be Taught to All Children
- Rob Evans: Leading the Charge Toward Diversity and Inclusion
- Easy Family Traditions
- What Resilience Means for Your Child
- Home-Schooling Away From Home
- Local Schools Embracing Sustainability
Enrichment
- July Book Corner: Fun Summer Reads
- New Discoveries at San Diego Zoo
- Solstice in Sedona
- June Book Corner: Inspirational Books for Children
- Head to Colorado for an Elevated Winter Adventure
- Let Nature Renew You
- December Book Corner: Honesty, Faith and Self-Empowerment
- L.A. Girls Compete in Disney’s Magic Bake Off
- 4 Financial Tips for College Students
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Fall for Families
- Traveling Over the Holidays? Here are 7 Tips for Easy Family Travel
- Create a Family Tea Ritual: Art of Tea Founder Steve Schwartz Shows Us How
- Holiday Pop-up Shops: Best Places to go Holiday Shopping in L.A.
- Halloween and Fall Sweet Treats & Eats
- Family-Friendly Halloween Guide: 20 Spooky SoCal Events
- 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in L.A.
- Fall Vibes in Big Bear: Changing Leaves and Family Fun
- Dine L.A. Restaurant Week Starts Oct. 1
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- Fall Camping at El Capitan
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- Make These Cute, Crafty Owls
- Plant a Fall Fairy Patch
Family Fun
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- Great Gift Ideas For Dad, Just in Time for Father’s Day
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- Interview with Author Kwame Alexander: His ‘Acoustic Rooster’ Goes to the Stage
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- How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in L.A.
- Mammoth Lakes: A Glorious Alpine Escape
- 2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations in L.A.
- Date Beyond L.A.: A Hammock, a Rainbow and a Volcano
- Win Tickets to ‘Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation’
- Served with Aloha: Exploring the Flavors of Maui
- Where to Experience ‘The Nutcracker’ in L.A. this Holiday Season
- Getting In the Spirit Takes Planning
- 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in L.A.
- A Family Road Trip Through Northern Nevada
- Island Roots: Exploring history, culture and family on Maui
- Spotlight: Meet Giavanni and Cast from KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022 Tour
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- Helping Puppies Become Guide Dogs of America
- Carnival Cruise Line Earns Certifications to Assist Guests With Autism, ADHD, PTSD, Down Syndrome and Sensory Issues
- This Boutique Airline is Autism Certified
- Finding the Right Parent Support Group
- Supporting Siblings With and Without Disabilities
- Adapted Living: Style & Accessibility
- Parental Love Wins in ‘Far From the Tree’
- Adaptive Clothing Hits the Mainstream
- Jessica Patay: Helping Moms Be ‘Brave Together’
- Avoiding Helicopter Parenting: To Hover or Not to Hover
- Local Kids Help Write and Illustrate Anti-Bullying Book
- Parents Caring for Special Kids Should Take Special Care of Themselves
- For Parents of Teens With Autism, Optimism Buffers Stress
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- Why We All Need a Parenting Village
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- Disability In L.A.’s Multicultural Melting Pot
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- Mom Judging Makes Parenting Kids With ADHD Even Tougher
- Cooking Tips for Special Kids
- ABLE Plans Let Those With Disabilities Set Financial Goals
- The Art of Autism: Growing Up
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- A Family with Unreasonable Hope
- 5 Tips to Lessen Summer Visitation Drama
- 5 Don’ts For a Stronger Marriage
- Support For Special Needs Siblings
- Working On a Dream
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- Pam Lyn King: Coaching From the Heart
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Family Travel
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- Take a Glamping Vacation in Washington State
- Why Your Kids Will Flip for Carnival’s New Cruise Ship
- Presidential Museums in Virginia – and Here at Home
- Cabin Fever Remedies
- Go With the Flow on a Family River Rafting Adventure
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- The Family That Works Out Together
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- 7 Great Water Sports for Kids
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- Four Great Family Bike Trails
- Try This Fun Fall Workout With the Kids
- Hundreds Get in Shape Through Free Cedars-Sinai Exercise in the Park Program
- Innovative P.E. Program From UCLA Boosts Student Fitness, Confidence
- Muscle Mania at Home and School
- Eat, Sleep, Move: Parenting For Good Health
- Tips for Keeping Preschoolers Fit
- Ways to help your child lose weight safely
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Health News
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- Providence Tarzana Medical Center Partners with CHLA on Valley Pediatric Care
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- Breaking the Sound Barrier for Children Born Deaf
- UCLA Researchers Hope to Make Earlier Autism Detection Possible
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Studying Tummy Troubles and Autism
- Cedars-Sinai Employs New Technology to Help Preemies Gain Weight, Sleep Better
- A special Halloween for Babies in the Intensive Care Unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Costco Donates $10 Million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
- Superheroes Wash Windows, Lift Spirits At Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA
- Pediatric Obesity Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Receives $1.5 Million Grant
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Indoor Fun
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- Relax into Musical ‘MindTravel’
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- Birthdays That are So L.A.
- Local VR Rooms Transport You to Other Worlds
- On The Record: Becoming a Butterfly Parent
- Mystery Solved! If it weren’t for those meddling kids…
- Take A Cinematic Journey To Tomorrowland
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- An Easy Hands-On Tomato Sauce Recipe
- For the Love of Family, Dance and L.A.
- 6 Essential L.A. Kid Reads
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- Meet the Founders of Hope in a Suitcase
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- A Dreidel in Time – A New Spin on an Old Tale
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
- Gifts for You and Your Bundle of Joy
- Put Some Jingle in Your Holiday Giving!
- A Sweet Southern Treat
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- Natasha Case: Coolhaus Owner Combines Design and Ice Cream
- Let the Birthday Parties Begin
- Could Cannabis Oil Help Children With Autism?
- Two Fall Tastes on a Plate
- Bridgid Coulter: Creating Diverse Spaces with Blackbird House
- Stress-Free College Applications?
- Thinking Outside the College Box
- Choosing the Right Preschool: One Family’s Search
- Personal Finance Education for Kids
- Rebecca Crews: It’s Never Too Late to Be
- 6 Places to Make Art
- Don’t Miss our Santa Clarita Education Fair – and Cover Kids PopUp – March 7
- Mardi Gras in Los Angeles
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- John Ratzenberger: Seasoned Actor’s Work Spans Generations
- Novel Explores Familial Love as Expansive as the Sky
- ‘This Is Us’ Star Lonnie Chavis Expands His #FixYourHeart Message
- ‘From Me to You’ – Letters from a Dad’s Heart
- Chris Erskine: On ‘Daditude,’ Humor and Dealing with Grief
- Breegan Jane: Designing New Visions for Work and Family
- Mike and Heather Spohr: Survival of the Fittest for Parents of Toddlers
- Mackenzie Hancsicsak of ‘This is Us’: Tackling Big Issues With Her TV Family
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- Open Mind Film Fest Seeks Teen Filmmakers
- Smash Boom Best Podcast Mashes Up Debate and Fun for Kids
- Tips for Managing Kids’ Cell Phone Use
- Life Lessons from Voice Actor Rob Paulsen
- Julia Storm: Educating Parents About Digital Media
- Mallika Chopra: Making Meditation Accessible for Children and Families
- Jake Monaco: Composing Music for Kids and Cartoons
- L.A. Students Shine in Shark Tank and Math@Work Webisode
- Parenting Through Middle School Students’ Perfect Storm
- Abbie Boudreau: On Raising News-Savvy Kids
- Why This Dad Is On Pokemon Go
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Lending a Hand
- Lettuce Grow Grooms Vertical Garden Programs
- This Tiny Alpaca Could Make a Big Difference
- Kids for Change: LA Opera Helps Kids Dream Big
- The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Celebrates 26 Years
- Balancing Motherhood and Caring for Mother Nature
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- Hometown Basketball Hero Steps up to Save Local Christian School
- Qualifying Families Receive Energy-Saving Solar Panels
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- Young Heroes: Local Student Wins Gloria Barron Prize
- LA Charity Roundup: More than One Way to Give
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- Local Girl Scouts Bring Seniors Cute Puppies and Kittens
- Honda’s Helpful Campaign Brings Snow to South LA
- LBPD Officers Turn Disneyland Ripoff Into Birthday Gift
- Recycling Clothes With Love
- Celebrating Some Worthy Kids
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- A New Career as a Volunteer
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Moms At Work
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