Child Development Archives - L.A. Parent

Forming and sustaining emotional connections with our children

Why Attachment Matters for Children

How parents can help

How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Social Challenges at Summer Camp

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

Panelists sit on the stage for the SXSW EDU education conference.

On AI, early learning, financial literacy and funding innovation

SXSW EDU 2025: 6 Key Trends Shaping Future of Education

Insights on Early Childhood Education from SXSW EDU

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

Strength-based courses, camps and community

The Inspiration Behind Young Scholars Academy

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

New enhanced classrooms meet diverse needs

Blind Children’s Center Celebrates Grand Reopening

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

Delaying specialization can decrease injury

Should My Child Play Different Sports or Specialize in One?

LGBTQ Allies book

Challenging biases early

A Guide for Parents: ‘Raising LGBTQ Allies’

How Parents’ Insecurities Can Impact Their Kids

Girls and boys dressed in red and white sports clothes smile into the camera.

How to Choose the Best Sports Team for Your Child

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?

Preschool children play a game with a teacher.

How to choose the best preschool for your child

The Preschool Puzzle: How to Select the Best Philosophy for Your Child

What to Read

September Book Corner: Books For Big Emotions

cover for "My Daddy Needs a Gift" book.

Preteen's story is autobiographical

‘My Daddy Needs a Gift’ — A Young Girl’s Search for a Kidney Transplant

As a kid, she loved parenting vlogs

How Mom YouTubers Shaped My Childhood

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

How to Develop Multilingual Children and Why It’s Important

Image of boys sports teams holding up a trophy.

Preventing Sports Burnout in Kids

The Allure of Elite Club Teams: What You Should Know

Power of Music

Classical Music for Kids: Classical California’s New Streaming Service

Empowering young readers one story at a time

Gloo Books Navigate Diverse Worlds Through Inclusive Stories

L.A. Parent Q & A

Cause and Effect of Loneliness on Our Kids and Teens

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

'I Am a Masterpiece' is an empowering new book

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

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Blind Children’s Center Lighting the Way Since 1938

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

Helping Your Kids Navigate Friendships

Savoring the moments

Meet L.A. Mom and Actress Shanti Lowry

'Before We Held You in Our Arms'

A Sweet Book on Love & Parenthood

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

Parenting through Play

A mother’s burning questions on parenting her neurodivergent child

The Journey from Diagnosis to Acceptance

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

Fall Book Round-Up

Eight books that will inspire your child to find bravery through adversity

Community news

City Threads: Falling in Love with the Basics

Creating a World Where Everyone Can Have Friends

6 easy tips

How to Help Kids Overcome Stage Fright

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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

All of the products we're loving recently

We Love It

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

Supporting trans and nonbinary youth, their parents and allies

Gender is a Spectrum

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Planet Earth: Go-To Nature Books About Bugs, Birds and Animals Too!

Mom shares her vision for creating a golf apparel line that supports girls in sports

Tween and Teen Girls Tee Off in Marie Birdie

Keep your child’s brain active during the break with these literacy and math activities

Fun Summer Learning

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A Kid Again Coming to Los Angeles

The tender film adaptation of Judy Blume's iconic novel

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

Emotional wellness activities for kids

The Genius of Play’s ‘Emotional Wellness Playbook’

Celebrate nature April 3-9

National Wildlife Week in SoCal

Read Your Heart Out

Let’s Read: Excellent Texts for Kids and Parents

A manners expert weighs in

‘Do I Need to Attend My Child’s Sporting Events?’

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Brain Power: Benefits of Learning a Second Language at an Early Age

Re-establish boundaries and (eventually) reap the rewards

New Year Boundaries

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

The passing card game is family friendly

Bitter Pickles — A New Family Game Created by L.A. Theater Artist

Osmo's new program is personalized and interactive

Beloved Reading Champion LeVar Burton Advances Reading Adventure Program

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

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

Summer Learning

PBS SoCal Summer Learning Initiative

Parenting for Liberation

Black ‘gentle parenting’ is a reclamation of our roots

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

Our Editors’ Picks

We Love It: Products for Kids of All Ages

L.A. Parent Spotlight

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

Dismantling the stigmas

Addressing Your Child’s Learning and Thinking Differences

Healing our children and ourselves

Examining unconscious parenting patterns

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First 5 LA is conducting the survey

Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?

'Blippi Meets Hans the Robot'

Blippi and Easterseals Partner for new inclusive episode

Chat Room

Jazz Hands For Autism

Some our editors' favorite toys and books for young children

We Love It

Filling in the social skills gap created by the pandemic

Helping Children Communicate Better With Masks

Insight from a pediatric psychiatrist

Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health

Choosing the best apps

5 Questions To Ask Before Downloading Apps for Your Young Child

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

New Children's Music

Debut Children’s Album: A Musical Journey Through the Whimsical World of the Zoo

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

4 Ways To Support A Child Being Bullied

Fall art classes for children

Cayton Children’s Museum Reopens In-Person Art Classes

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

Are These K-12 Schools as Good as the Universities That Support Them?

University-Assisted Schools

Spice Up Your Child’s Learning

Keeping Art Front & Center

When parents and teachers work together

Partnering With Teachers for Student Success

Kids & Cooking

Q&A: Little Kitchen Academy

Holistic Early Education

New Developmental Kindergarten for Neurodivergent Children

Play Projects

How to Encourage Independent Play