L.A. Education Crisis: Families and Teachers Taking Action
Discover how families, teachers, and local groups in Los Angeles are navigating challenges like wildfires, ICE raids, and post-pandemic learning gaps.| L.A. Parent
Most parents who have a child with learning differences will tell you they gained direction once they received a diagnosis. For Debbie Clark, that direction turned into a life path that is still producing new turns with a horse named Cynder-fella. Clark, who lives in Simi Valley, connected with us recently after seeing the Inclusive […] The post An All-in-the-Family Autism Story – With a Horse appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
It’s that time of year! Trade your linens for plaid, sandals for boots, and get ready for all the family-friendly fall events happening in L.A., like apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes and, of course, pumpkin patches! Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 15 – Nov. 2 | Tanaka Farms Tanaka Farms’ […] The post 17 Pumpkin Patches in L.A. to Visit This Fall appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Practical advice from educators and experienced parents to help you and your child thrive during the middle school years. As a middle-school parent three times over, I saw my children go from chatty sharers to communication firewalls. I went from confidently coaching my kids in math to thinking algebra came from Mars. Awkward, socially clueless […] The post Navigating Middle School: Tips for Parents to Support Their Kids appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Practical hacks to simplify mornings, manage chaos, and create routines that help kids and parents thrive all year long. Are back-to-school routines harder on kids or parents? It’s hard to say. What I can speak to is how my neurodivergent mom brain has developed survival methods to ease not only new school-year routines, but the […] The post School Routine Tips for Families with ADHD and Beyond appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
The iconic women-owned arcade celebrates its history with giveaways, special events, and a nostalgic look back at its legacy. Playland Arcade, the longest-running family-owned business on the Santa Monica Pier, is celebrating its 71st anniversary this October. Known as one of Southern California’s last true boardwalk arcades, Playland Arcade has been a hub of family fun and seaside nostalgia since […] The post Playland Arcade Celebrates 71 Years of Family Fun on the Santa Monica Pier...| L.A. Parent
Simple, real-life ways parents can teach children to save, spend, and invest wisely while fostering lifelong money habits. One mellow Sunday this past summer, I took my 5-year-old daughter, Lottie, on an errand to HomeGoods. I needed hangers — a tangled pile of lifeless garments had been accumulating on my bedside floor for too long […] The post Teaching Kids About Money: A Guide to Financial Literacy for Families appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Practical ways to support your child’s teacher and classroom — even with a busy schedule. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve volunteered only once in my eldest daughter’s class, when I came in to teach a section on Japanese Children’s Day to her TK classmates. I stayed up way too late preparing traditional koi-shaped kites […] The post How to Be an A+ Classroom Volunteer: Tips for Parents appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Discover the best places to shop, eat, and play with kids in this charming Los Angeles neighborhood. We joke in our family that we live in a small town — that’s what Los Feliz feels like even though it’s home to such famous attractions as the Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park. And the way someone […] The post Family-Friendly Day Trip Guide to Los Feliz appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
On National Care for Kids Day, Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children unveils a joyful symbol of healing and resilience. As the nation celebrates National Care for Kids Day on Sept. 20, Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) is spotlighting a special campus landmark that embodies its mission of caring for children: Dr. Ozzie, a 10-foot statue of the […] The post Dr. Ozzie the Dragon Brings Hope to Kids at LuskinOIC appeared first on L.A. Parent.| L.A. Parent
Discover how families, teachers, and local groups in Los Angeles are navigating challenges like wildfires, ICE raids, and post-pandemic learning gaps.| L.A. Parent
Stepping into the Magic: Celebrating Family Time and 70 Years of Disney Fun Local Fun Exploring the parks with Disney Vacation Club.| L.A. Parent
Plan your Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles with kids! Discover family-friendly events, concerts, art festivals, interactive exhibits, and more to enjoy the last days of summer.| L.A. Parent
Grammy Award-Winning Theron Thomas Makes Kid-Friendly Music With Son Sumo Parenting Q&A about new music project "Sumo's World."| L.A. Parent
Family-Friendly Movie Nights Under the Stars in L.A. Articles Kid-friendly movie nights in L.A. the whole family can enjoy.| L.A. Parent
Music Education and Music Therapy at Arabesque Music Inclusive Valery Goldes of Arabesque Music believes music should be accessible to all.| L.A. Parent
Camping With Kids: Embrace the Wild (and the Chaos!) Outdoor Fun For a successful camping trip with kids, try these fun and essential tips.| L.A. Parent
Activities, events and fun things to do in L.A. with kids. L.A. Parent is your resource for kids activities in L.A. as well as articles and resources on special needs, summer activities and positive parenting.| L.A. Parent
Multigenerational Hiking: Trails for the Whole Family Love SoCal Local SoCal outdoor escapes for you, the kids and grandparents.| L.A. Parent
