Wendy Kennar

Wendy is a freelance writer who finds inspiration in her son and from her experiences from her twelve-year teaching career. Her writing has appeared in several publications and anthologies, both in print and online. She prefers sunflowers to roses and thinks chocolate is okay at any meal. You can find her at www.wendykennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (specifically living with an invisible disability).

Southern California is a wonderful place to celebrate Earth Day – with so many ways to be outside and enjoy nature. We hope you have fun with your family at one of these amazing events in Los Angeles.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Forces back in 1862. Here in Southern California, you’ll find lots of family-friendly ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. And, you don’t have to wait until May 5th to start having fun.

LA parents in-the-know have long since figured out that having fun in Los Angeles doesn’t have to be expensive. But maybe you’ve exhausted your list of tried-and-true destinations and are looking for some new, I-never-thought-of-that ideas. Here is our list of the Best Free Things To Do In Los Angeles.

Whether you know the difference between a strike and a spare or not, you’ll have a ball taking the kids bowling at one of these terrific spots around SoCal.

Being a mother is my greatest honor. No matter what I have accomplished in life, and no matter what remains for me to accomplish, there is nothing I will be more proud of than being Ryan’s mother. Here are 20 quotes about motherhood from proud moms and proud sons and daughters who loved and appreciated their moms.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Families are diverse, and if a child doesn’t have a mother in his life, there is most likely another special woman who deserves some special recognition. Here is a list of crafts that children can create for the women who nurture, support, encourage, and love them.

This year, with all the rain we’ve had, it’s very possible we’ll see a SuperBloom, with acres of wildflowers all up and down the coast.

Whatever you call it, mini golf is a great family-friendly activity. And here in SoCal, you can play year-round!

Are you looking for Gifts for your kids’ Teachers? You can send these gifts anytime, like at the holidays, end of the school year, or whenever you feel like celebrating your child’s teachers.

Looking for a great indoor playground? Here are 25 fun spots around SoCal – perfect when you want to get out of the house!