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Summer crafts for kids

Keep Your Kids Out of Treble – And Boredom – With These DIY Musical Crafts

Benefitting physical and mental health

Planet Fitness Offers Free Summer Gym Passes for Teens

Luxury poolside productivity

Remote Work Retreat: Rooftop Day Pass at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

You can reclaim your identity and prioritize self-care even while your children are young

Mothers: Parent Yourself

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

Viral weatherman remixes forecasts and fatherhood

Adam Krueger: Fox 11’s new chief meteorologist brings music, family and fresh energy to L.A.

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

Finding hope through open communication, community and environmental action

Parenting in Times of Crisis

Actress Sarah Drew and her daughter Hannah pose in their living room for a cover shoot with L.A. Parent.

The actress discusses wildfire evacuations, her career and parenting

Sarah Drew: From TV Doc on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to L.A. Mom, Writer and Producer

Strength-based courses, camps and community

The Inspiration Behind Young Scholars Academy

Land in the background burns in a wildfire. In the foregound is the frame of a house with Spanish tile.

Expert Advice

Wildfire Safety & Families: What You Need to Know

How to bridge gaps in your household responsibilities

The Great Chores Divide

Donates $50,000 to Destination Crenshaw in Los Angeles

Amazon Donates $50K to Destination Crenshaw at Holiday Event

'Life at the Dumpling' is a cozy new read

L.A. Mom’s Pandemic Newsletter Becomes Inspiring Family Guidebook

How Parents’ Insecurities Can Impact Their Kids

L.A. Parent Q & A

Cause and Effect of Loneliness on Our Kids and Teens

Pre/Post Natal Fitness for New and Soon-To-Be Moms

Sponsored Content

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

Heal your inner child

Dr. Judy Ho on ‘The New Rules of Attachment’

Soothe your child's stress one page at a time.

March Book Corner: Easing Worries and Stress

What to read

February Book Corner: Enthralling Books for Tweens

Savoring the moments

Meet L.A. Mom and Actress Shanti Lowry

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

Breaking your 2024 goals into manageable steps

How to Achieve Your New Year’s Goals Without Stressing Out

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

Spotlight on Dr. Aliza Pressman

Why ‘Good-Enough’ Parenting is Better Than Perfect Parenting

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

Bolstering parents, caregivers and educators

Understood.org Resources Support Children with Learning and Thinking Differences

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

8 tips to support and comfort your child though conflict and war

How to Talk to your Children about Conflict and War

Minimize Chaos, Maximize Calm

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

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

Tips from PBS SoCal

Weaving Story Time & Math

Ask the experts

Should You Battle Over Bedtime?

Start good habits early

Study Skills Tips for a Successful School Year

Self-care for parents

How to Keep Your Calm During the School Year

Tips From Local Therapist and Mom

How to Find Your Calm During the School Year

Two friends and television hosts go on tour

Getting Organized With Clea and Joanna of ‘The Home Edit,’ Now on Tour

Time for Self-care

5 Self-Care Items for Your Mother’s Day Wish List

Tips for pet adoption

Owner of Wagmor Pet Rescue, Melissa Bacelar, Talks All About Pet Adoption

Emotional wellness activities for kids

The Genius of Play’s ‘Emotional Wellness Playbook’

Put down the device

Kim Anenberg Cavallo Talks Unplugging – and How You Can Unplug, Too

What to Read

February Book Corner: Self-Love, Kindness and Family

Re-establish boundaries and (eventually) reap the rewards

New Year Boundaries

Health & Wellness

Ask the Experts: Co-Parenting Tips During the Holidays

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

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

Jewish holidays guide

Celebrating the High Holidays with the Help of PJ Library

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

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

Plus a Healthy Popsicle Recipe

5 Additives to Eliminate from Your Family’s Diet

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

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?

Brunch, bunnies and more

Easter and Passover Celebrations in L.A.

Resources, activities & more

Making Passover Meaningful for Kids

Get Excited for New Toys

2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice

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

Chat Room

Sara Saedi: On Parenting, Storytelling and Immigration

Easy ways to get moving

Coping in a COVID World: Tips to Get Your Child Motivated and Moving

Putting the quality back in family time

Together — With Meaning

Banning stereotypes and bolstering support for only-child families

One and Only

Games can be a conduit to family connection

Not Just Fun and Games

Visiting places of origin can bring heritage alive for kids

Cultural Family Travel

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

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

Create a Plan for Success

Cultivating Solid Study Habits

Play Projects

How to Encourage Independent Play

Screens vs. Books

For Preschool Parents: Reading vs. Screen Time

Prepare for the holidays

PJ Library Releases Free Family Guide to the Fall Holidays

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

Editor's Note

Make It a Spectacular Summer

What We're Reading This Month

June Book Corner: Pride, Courage and Understanding

Math Fun For All

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

With a little strategy and creativity, you can renew your relationship

Top 5 Dad Hacks for Connecting with Your Kids

A Note From Our Editor-in-Chief

Looking for the Light

What We’re Reading this Month

Book Corner: Crafts, Self-Confidence and Being Yourself

A toddler is upset.

Improving Your Toddler's Moods

Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours

Mom and daughter in funny disguise

Using Humor in Parenting

Finding Humor in Pandemic Parenting

Activities, Books, Movies and More

Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

L.A. Kids Fashion

Spring Into Style

Fall in Love with Your Home

Spring Refresh

L.A. Moms & Co-founders on Being Present and Grounded

An App for Mindful Parenting

On Motherhood & Acting

Spotlight on Angela Lewis of FX’s ‘SnowFall’

Pandemic Puppy

Creating Your ‘Just Right’ Balance

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

Birch Aquarium Offering Scholarships to Schools

Sleep Tips for Parents (and Kids)