Baby Archives - L.A. Parent

Forming and sustaining emotional connections with our children

Why Attachment Matters for Children

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Jessica Mele, ‘Eat the Mama’ Playwright and Performer

Happy, Healthy Kids: Simple Strategies for Emotional Well-Being

Experts weigh in on its impact on kids and how to break free

Grappling with Parental Guilt

New in town

How Food Allergy Institute in Long Beach is Helping Kids Safely Eat What They Want

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Local Mom and LA Mom Society Founder Linnea Dubravac

A young girl and an adult librarian woman, both dressed in blue, read a book to a dog with long white hair.

From career help to story time with pups

L.A. Libraries: Much More to Offer Besides Books

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Toys, Baby Gear & More

A woman takes a nap with two cats curled up by her side at Tail Town Cafe in Pasadena.

Tail Town Cat Café Sets Jan. 17 Reopening Following Eaton Fire

A woman wearing a cap deliveries a bag of groceries to a woman at the front door.

Resources Available for Families Affected by L.A. Wildfires

Cover of John Legend's children's album, "My Favorite Dream," features a photo of him as a boy with yellow drawings of stars and the moon and birds.

"My Favorite Dream" is a listening treasure for kids and adults

John Legend’s Heartfelt Journey into Children’s Music

A Grandmother’s Love Song

Becoming a New Grandparent: Celebrating Intergenerational Connections

Expert advice

Breastfeeding for Success

Sponsored Content

Caring for Your Kids Starts with You: Self-Care Tips for Parents and Caregivers

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet L.A. Dads, Musicians and Children’s Book Authors Casey Breves & Sam Tsui

Sponsored Content

Blind Children’s Center Lighting the Way Since 1938

Savoring the moments

Meet L.A. Mom and Actress Shanti Lowry

'Before We Held You in Our Arms'

A Sweet Book on Love & Parenthood

How astrology can guide you and your kids

Parent with the Planets: How to use astrology to guide your parenting

To nurture positive behavior in your kids, adopt a playful approach

Parenting through Play

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight Q & A: Meet Sarah Ezrin, L.A. mom, author and yogi

Bolstering parents, caregivers and educators

Understood.org Resources Support Children with Learning and Thinking Differences

Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children

Understanding the Signs of Epilepsy in Children

Community news

City Threads: Falling in Love with the Basics

A woman holds her head in one hand. A Christmas tree is behind her. She looks stressed.

In hard times, you can create contentment

How to Survive the Holidays

If cancer is diagnosed during pregnancy, there are treatment options

Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

From self-taught to leading the field

Autism Resource Podcast: Gilda Evans’ Call to Action

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

For Comfort at Home

Must-Try Items for Baby and Family

Toys, Books, and Safety Gear for All

Award-Winning Gear for Baby, Toddler & Mom

Top Baby Ailments and How Massage Can Help

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

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

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

Sponsored Content

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

LA Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet SoCal Mom and Entrepreneur Megan Dorrian Skeath

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

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?

Get Excited for New Toys

2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice

Some our editors' favorite toys and books for young children

We Love It

Art, food & Disney

It’s All About the Sprinkle: Meet Flour Shop Founder and L.A. mom Amirah Kassem

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Banning stereotypes and bolstering support for only-child families

One and Only

Keep kids safe

Button Batteries: These Tiny Items Can be Dangerous in Homes with Small Children

New dad has visions of tea parties and tutus

CHAT ROOM: Cakeman Duff Goldman

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

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

Fall in Love with Math as a Family

Everyday Math

You're Not Alone

New Moms Find Support through The Village

Tips for New Parents

How to Create a Balance for You and Baby

Prepare for the holidays

PJ Library Releases Free Family Guide to the Fall Holidays

Getting Unstuck

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

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

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5 Tips for Supporting Your Baby’s Immune System

5 Strategies for Building a Growth Mindset in Your Child

4 COVID-Protecting Actions to Remember During Pregnancy

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

10 Baby Dangers You Might Not Have Considered

How Families Can Safely Make Outdoor Play a Priority this Summer

Report Says Black and Brown Babies are Born at a Disadvantage

Reading Roundup: Books That Will Transport Your Child Outside

Pregnancy and Childbirth During the COVID Pandemic

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

‘Your Future Family’ Offers Advice for Parent Hopefuls

hbo foster

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

new baby gear

Bump Bestie Gets Parents Baby-Gear Ready

The Dude-la

The Dude-la Helps Build New Dads’ Skills

home day care in los angeles

Jessica Chang: Committed to Affordable Quality Daycare

green parenting

Products for Greener Parenting

becoming a father

Behold … Fatherhood!

Course Offers Special-Needs Moms a Mindful Return to Work

sweet dreams sleep training la

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

baby box

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

Support Your Child’s Development With Sensory Play

5 Tips for Protecting Your Children During Your Divorce

having more kids

On Having More Kids: When Baby Makes Four

the tincture of time

Elizabeth L. Silver: Dealing with Uncertainty in the NICU

toddler road trip

Tackling the Toddler Road Trip

Remember the Rainbow for a Healthy Newborn

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

fatherhood

Stephen “tWitch” Boss: On the Joys of Fatherhood