Mental Health Archives - L.A. Parent

Benefitting physical and mental health

Planet Fitness Offers Free Summer Gym Passes for Teens

Five young children lounge on grass around a book that they are reading.

Stories heal hearts

Families In Schools Launches ‘Read LA! Storytime’ for Kids Impacted by L.A. Wildfires

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

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

Taking care of our teachers takes a village

Supporting Educators Beyond Teacher Appreciation Month

Must read

Meet L.A. Mom and Psychologist Jessica Zucker, Ph.D., author of ‘Normalize It’

Insights on Early Childhood Education from SXSW EDU

Tips for Helping Families Cope With Loss

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

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

Mother with blond hair embraces adult daughter with dark brown hair.

'Prioritize connection and socializing'

Altadena Fire Survivor Marcia Zellers Shares Her Story of Loss and Recovery

A father, mother and two young sons pose for a photo.

Rebuilding and healing through creativity

Altadena Fire Survivor: A Family’s Journey Through Displacement and Recovery

Diana Tsow and her family took this photo on the bluffs of Pacific Palisades on Christmas Eve, just two weeks before the fires.

The challenges of parenting young children amidst disaster

Palisades Wildfire Survivor: Parenting, Displacement, and Finding Hope

Actress Diane Farr is dressed in a Cal Fire uniform for the CBS series "Fire County."

'Their job is so much harder than you think'

‘Fire Country’ Star Diane Farr Praises Firefighters After Near Loss in Eaton Fire

The aftermath of Jenny Yip's house in Pacific Palisades after the Palisades fire shows a hazy sun over a burned-out area with a slab of concrete.

Learning how to accept support

Palisades Fire Survivor: ‘It is not all replaceable’

Holistic wellness tips for moms

Meet the Moms and Founders of Live Well Lead Well

Two teens paint images of men.

Our SPOT: L.A. County Opens New Teen Centers

Local resources

SoCal Wildfires: Short- and Long-Term Recovery Support

Actress Sarah Drew and her daughter grace the cover of L.A. Parent magazine.

L.A. Wildfires: Community stories, expert advice, emergency prep tips, ways to renew

March/April Edition of L.A. Parent is Here

Psychologist shares what to do and not do in supporting disaster survivors

Disaster Response: How to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims in the Short and Long Term

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

Expert advice

Making the Holidays Joyful for Neurodiverse Families: Practical Tips for Parents

Prioritizing self-care for better parenting

Being ‘Selfish’ for Your Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide for Parents

Two young kids are outside kicking a soccer ball.

How to Prevent Sports Burnout in Kids

Bring Back the Joy and Fun of Sports

Sports burnout series, part 6

Children’s Health: What Sports Burnout Looks Like in Kids

A doctor examines a teen girl's knee. She is holding a basketball.

How to Prevent Sports Burnout in Kids

Preventing Sports Injuries

A Grandmother’s Love Song

Becoming a New Grandparent: Celebrating Intergenerational Connections

Recharge and refocus

Practical Self-Care Strategies for Teens

4 Tips to Boost Your Family’s Emotional Toolkit

Expert tips

Building Resilience in Teens: How to Help Our Children Bounce Back and Thrive

Reset your nervous system

How a 1-Minute ‘Mom Break’ Can Change Your Whole Household

How to stay calm

5 Ways to Reset Your Child’s Nervous System

Raising awareness

World Mental Health Day Panel Discusses Children’s Mental Health

Sponsored Content

An Island Retreat at Catalina White’s Landing

A yellow ribbon and a sign that reads Suicide Prevention.

How to recognize depressive symptoms

Suicide Prevention: Life-Saving Tips for Parents

Advice for parents of teens

How to Teach Teens Radical Self-Responsibility

How Parents’ Insecurities Can Impact Their Kids

Expert tips

The Family Huddle: A Game Plan for School Year Success

A young teen boy with closed eyes behind glasses sits at a desk spread with notebooks and papers.

What Does Burnout Look Like in Kids and Tweens?

Expert tips

When the News is Frightening: How You Can Talk to Your Kids

What to Read

September Book Corner: Books For Big Emotions

Maternal mental health

Mental Health and Moms: A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist Carissa Gustafson

Parenting teens

Parenting Teens: How to Navigate Sensitive Topics with Your Kids

The grants program is employee-driven

Spectrum Awards $10,000 to Help Single Mothers in Santa Clarita

Image of boys sports teams holding up a trophy.

Preventing Sports Burnout in Kids

The Allure of Elite Club Teams: What You Should Know

Sponsored Content

Neurosurgeon Develops Program for Parents to Help Their Parents

Nogales High School Students Celebrate Mental Health Awareness

La Puente Students Host Health & Wellness Fair

Heal your inner child

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

Art therapist and founder of the Share & Care program, Suzanne Silverstein, shares her tips for helping kids navigate friendships

Helping Your Kids Navigate Friendships

Navigating loss one recipe at a time becomes a soothing grief ritual for these survivors

Cooking Through Grief

Help your kids develop stronger relationships

Helping Your Kids Navigate Friendships

A $10 million federal grant will fund the expansion

Parents Anonymous Now Offers a Free National Parent & Youth Helpline 24/7

Health & Wellness

Ask the Experts: How to Start Journaling and Why It Matters

A mother’s burning questions on parenting her neurodivergent child

The Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance

Expert Advice

Grief During the Holidays: Q & A with Dr. Laura Berman

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

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

Editor's Note

A Holiday Wish

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

Online resource for teens

Mental Health Resource: Teens 4 Teens Help

Mental health, AI, gender diversity and more

September/October Issue

Life-affirming tips for kids and parents/caregivers

Back-to-School Mental Health

Self-care for parents

How to Keep Your Calm During the School Year

Supporting trans and nonbinary youth, their parents and allies

Gender is a Spectrum

Tips From Local Therapist and Mom

How to Find Your Calm During the School Year

Emotional wellness activities for kids

The Genius of Play’s ‘Emotional Wellness Playbook’

Re-establish boundaries and (eventually) reap the rewards

New Year Boundaries

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

A young child in a

Bringing mindfulness to kids this summer & beyond

Mind Over Matter

Health & Wellness

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

Speak up

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

Learning Mindfulness

Self Discovery and Resilience

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

Sing, Dance and Play

Benefits of music on kids’ emotional and neurological development

Family-Friendly Art, Workshops & More

Wellness, Culture and Art Collide at the Compound

Sponsored Content

10 Energizing Brain Breaks for Children

Getting Unstuck

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

Mental Health Tips for Kids

Mental Health Is As Important As Good Grades

A toddler is upset.

Improving Your Toddler's Moods

Tips to Improve Your Toddler’s Mood– and Yours

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

Child embracing mother anxiously.

Understanding Our Own Anxiety

6 Tips for Healthier Time Online During the Pandemic

Kids’ Mental Health During the Pandemic

#SupportingFamilies: Breathing Tips to Steady You in Unsteady Times

Of Frogs and Mindfulness

screentime

Is Screen Time Connected to a Mental-Health Crisis?

cedars sinai

Back to School: Getting Kids to Open Up

Does My Child Really Need Psychotherapy?

tracking childhood stressors

State’s First Surgeon General Takes on Childhood Toxic Stress

teach children gratitude

Ways Your Family Can Cultivate Gratitude

bullying

The Battle Against Bullying

family mental health

A Mental-Health Checkup for Los Angeles Families

kids mental health

Protecting Adolescents’ Mental Health with Screenings

positive parenting

Practice, Not Perfection: Mindfulness Meditation for Kids