Toddler Archives - L.A. Parent

In anticipation of the Games’ arrival to L.A.

Backyard Olympics: Inspire Kids To Dream, Play and Shine

Outdoor escapes for you, the kids and grandparents — without leaving anyone behind

Multigenerational Hiking: Trails for the Whole Family

Forming and sustaining emotional connections with our children

Why Attachment Matters for Children

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

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Struggling with Reading? The Reading Foundation Offers Personalized Support in LA

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

Spring gardens

Spring Gardening: 10 Perfect Plants to Grow With Children

Finding hope through open communication, community and environmental action

Parenting in Times of Crisis

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

How to bridge gaps in your household responsibilities

The Great Chores Divide

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

A kid's birthday party with Shrek theme.

Follow these step-by-step tips

Best Tips for Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party

What to Read

September Book Corner: Books For Big Emotions

Why you should — and how you can — help your child learn other languages

How to Develop Multilingual Children and Why It’s Important

Empowering young readers one story at a time

Gloo Books Navigate Diverse Worlds Through Inclusive Stories

Children's Institute Q&A

Childhood Loneliness: How to Help Our Kids Feel Less Alone

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

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Blind Children’s Center Lighting the Way Since 1938

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

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

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

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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

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

Ask the experts

Should You Battle Over Bedtime?

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

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

TV reporter takes sabbatical with her family

Postcards from Europe

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.

Spring inspiration, summer camp ideas and more

March/April Issue of L.A. Parent

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

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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

Community News

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

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

Pet Adoption - Sept. 25

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

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

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

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

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

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

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

Eat, Drink & Play

Tag along on our family adventure in Ojai to see our favorite spots and things to do

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.

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

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

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

Holistic Early Education

New Developmental Kindergarten for Neurodivergent Children

Play Projects

How to Encourage Independent Play

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

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

Local Summer Fun

20 Ways to Have the Best SoCal Summer!

What We're Reading This Month

June Book Corner: Pride, Courage and Understanding

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

Math Fun For All

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

Kidspace Reopens

Opens May 6

Kidspace Children’s Museum is Back!