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Bellflower’s Ysabella Cajanding shines on Team USA in Germany

L.A. County Teen Makes Waves at World Dragon Boat Championships

Empowering student voices

L.A. Youth Shine: PLUS ME Project’s IMPACT 2025 Celebrates Student Stories

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

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

Kyriana Kratter: ‘Skelton Crew: STAR WARS’ Star on the Rise

Mom's night out

Earlybirds Club Brings Joyful Nightlife for Women 40+ to L.A.

Los Angeles Rams talk to students at Tarzana Elementary School.

Touchdown for Health: Rams and Bloom Ranch Score Big at Tarzana Elementary

Prioritizing self-care for better parenting

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

'Life at the Dumpling' is a cozy new read

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

3-photo collage of 2025 California Teachers of the Year who are from L.A. County, set on a light-blue background.

3 L.A. County educators among winners

2025 California Teachers of the Year

A yellow ribbon and a sign that reads Suicide Prevention.

How to recognize depressive symptoms

Suicide Prevention: Life-Saving Tips for Parents

LGBTQ Allies book

Challenging biases early

A Guide for Parents: ‘Raising LGBTQ Allies’

Empowering young readers one story at a time

Gloo Books Navigate Diverse Worlds Through Inclusive Stories

The City of Los Angeles Proclaims ‘Father Greg Boyle Day’

New book: 'the Electric Love Song of Fleischl Berger'

David Rocklin on discovering stories, building community and raising kids in L.A.

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

'I Am a Masterpiece' is an empowering new book

Meet Mia Armstrong: Young Actress with Down syndrome adds author to her resume

LA Parent: Spotlight Q & A

Meet Ali Kermani, L.A. Dad and inventor of Razor’s Crazy Cart Shuffle

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Meet: Sonia Smith-Kang, Founder and Designer of Mixed Up Clothing

Crane is also founder of Royal Orchard Clothing

Meet Caprice Crane: L.A. mom and Hollywood writer

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

Cooking Through Grief

Tune into "Art Happens Here with John Lithgow" to learn about arts education.

John Lithgow Explores the Power of Arts Education in L.A.

New scholarship opportunity

Private School Village Expands Access for Underrepresented Students

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Music That Transcends Cultural Boundaries

Savoring the moments

Meet L.A. Mom and Actress Shanti Lowry

Here's a secret: He used to hate them

Brussels sprouts: A Love Story from Shirley Brasserie Chef

'Before We Held You in Our Arms'

A Sweet Book on Love & Parenthood

Children's book focuses on improving our environment

From Landfill to ‘Composting for Community’

Nonprofit Leader

Meet Martine Singer, President and CEO of Children’s Institute

The Dad Behind the Toy Company

Meet Nelo Lucich, Co-founder and CEO of Skyrocket

Spotlight

Meet DeeDee Wright-Ward, L.A. mom and founder of Purpose Toys

Fitness is a passion for her

Spotlight: Meet Dylan Davies, CEO of LIFT Society

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

Community News

Susan Berman Named President and CEO of the Help Group

Abby Ryder Fortson on Acting, Adolescence

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Azzarreli, Co-Founder of CAMP Fitness Studio, Mom & Entrepreneur

Sponsored Content

Local Teen Author Offers Lessons in Entrepreneurship

The tender film adaptation of Judy Blume's iconic novel

Why ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Still Resonates Today

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

Tips for pet adoption

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

New bookstore

Teen Opens YA Bookstore in Studio City

The teen studied archery and free diving to prepare for her role

Chat Room: Meet ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Star Trinity Jo-Li Bliss

Community News

Rockin’ Out With a Kid Band

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Author and Podcaster Bonnie Wallace

LA Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Young Actor, Dancer and Brand Ambassador Juju Brener

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Candice Dickens-Russell, President and CEO of FoLAR

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

An Inspiring L.A. Teen

Balancing Books, Sports and…Autopsies

Student Leaders

Five Los Angeles Students Named 2022 Bank of America Student Leaders

Another Tommy's Field opens in her son's honor

Mother who lost a child implores us to support bereaved parents and their causes

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Professional Dancer and Rollettes Founder Chelsie Hill

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Josh Sundquist Has His Best Foot Forward

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Tabay Atkins, OC Teen, Pro Yogi and Co-owner of a New Vegan Food Truck

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

Spotlight

Ibraheem Basir: On Food, Family & Community

Community News

Specialty Grocery Store Celebrates L.A.’s Vibrant Food Scene

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Leticia Rhi Buckley on Parenting, Culture and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Shelby D. Boagni on Diversity & Inclusion

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Tia Graham: On Happiness, Kids and Loving Yourself

Art, food & Disney

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

Easy ways to get moving

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

Everyday champion

Frostig Principal Wins National Education Award

New dad has visions of tea parties and tutus

CHAT ROOM: Cakeman Duff Goldman

New Culinary Competition

L.A. Girls Compete in Disney’s Magic Bake Off

New Middle Grade Novel

Portraying Neurodiverse Characters in Middle Grade Novels

Teen Refocuses Overseas Charity Work During Pandemic

Color & Learn

‘We Heart L.A. Parks’: More Than a Coloring Book

Promoting Literacy Around the World

Bookworm Teen Gives Back

New middle school for dancers

Debbie Allen on the Importance of Arts Education

Ready to Rock

Q&A: The BeatBuds

A Bright Sci-Fi Mind

Featured High School Writer: Winner of The Tomorrow Prize

Get Inspired, Go Outside

Using Fitness, Community and the Seasons to Pull Through the Pandemic

A book and a movement

A Miscarriage Memoir

Mom and daughter in funny disguise

Using Humor in Parenting

Finding Humor in Pandemic Parenting

A Year Like No Other

A Year of Parenting in a Pandemic

Actor Terrence Little Gardenhigh

His Hair is His Glory

SoCal's Most Talented

Local High School Students Selected as Semifinalists in The Music Center’s Annual Spotlight Program

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’

Cover Kid Miya Cech Launches Into New Territory

Kip’s Toyland in L.A. Celebrates 75 Years of Toys You Can’t Plug In

Rob Evans: Leading the Charge Toward Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Deepika Chopra, the Optimism Doctor, Keeps it Real

Quarantine, YouTube and Puppy Talk with London and Sedona Fuller

JPL’s Pauline Hwang Has Her Sight on Mars

Fighting for Educational Justice for Black Children

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Keeps Us Looking Up

Kristen Bell Colors Her New Children’s Book With Hope for the Future

Simona Grace, founder of Moms in Office, is California Mother of the Year

Actress Alyshia Ochse Embraces Slowing Down with Her Family

Talking First-time Motherhood With Daniella Monet

This Father and Daughter Confronted Pain and Healed Together

For This Teacher, Tennis and Autism are a Winning Combination

Gleb Savchenko dance

For the Love of Family, Dance and L.A.

The Builder Bees Hive Offers Fun and Friendship for Girls

Meet a Mom who Means Business About Cookies

Meet the Founders of Hope in a Suitcase

ryan's world colgate

Ryan’s World: Making Toy Reviews and Dental Hygiene Fun

Natasha Case: Coolhaus Owner Combines Design and Ice Cream