High school graduation is a huge milestone in your child’s life – and your family’s – and that deserves a celebration! You can show your support and appreciation for your graduate with a thoughtful gift. This list of fantastic high school graduation gift ideas will get you started shopping or give you plenty of ideas
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When’s the right time for ice cream? Anytime! Check out this list of the Best Scoop Shops in Los Angeles!
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The most important thing for parents to do is try not to freak out. Lice happens, and it’s not the end of the world. For a more detailed process on how to get rid of lice and leave your kid’s scalp itch-free, keep reading!
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A staycation is a vacation spent near home rather than an airplane ride away. Why travel far from home when there are so many ideal destinations within an hour’s drive? From beachfront resorts to a desert oasis, we’ve gathered up the best family staycations in Los Angeles.
Learn more >Cup of joe, dirt, java, brew, go-go juice…there are many names for a cup of coffee. Whatever you call it, coffee is a way of life for many Los Angelenos and that’s why we’ve curated a list of the 10 Best Coffee Shops in LA that aren’t just a place grab a cup of beans, but a place to gather, socialize and enjoy nature’s caffeine bounty.
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Blowouts are all the rage these days in Los Angeles – they’re the perfect fix for any bad hair day and this list is the Best!
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Southern California has dozens of Farmers Markets each week and you’ll love this list!
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Visiting our National Parks is a great Family Travel activity, and we’re lucky to have so many parks close to us in Los Angeles. Check out this program for US 4th graders!
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The Pretend City Museum is a warehouse of exploration and wonder for toddlers. Pretend City is just that, an entire city built for toddlers and small hands.
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One of my favorite things to do as a parent is watch my children play, but let’s be honest and admit that to see them squeal in delight and run amuck is best when outdoors. Taking kids to outdoor playgrounds is a great way to sit back and relax and let…
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There are some amazing parks for kids and toddlers in Los Angeles. But there are so many parks that we thought we’d tell you about some of our favorites. This week, we’re exploring Hansen Dam Recreation Center in Sylmar.
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Disneyland is an epic place to take a toddler, especially if she or he is under the age of 3 (because they’re FREE!). Our family got passes to Disneyland last year and it’s been an incredibly epic and fun way to spend time together on the weekends. Here are some fun Tips for Taking Toddlers and Babies to Disneyland.
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The Los Angeles area is filled with great parks that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit them all. We want to help you find all of the great parks so we’re exploring parks from the beach to downtown to the valley. This week, we visit Seoul International Park in Koreatown.
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When I was pregnant with Charlotte (C), I thought I wouldn’t show her a screen until she was at LEAST 2, but thought age 4 or 5 was more reasonable. My daughter would read books, play quietly with toys and not even NEED a screen. Fast forward 2.5 years, C…
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Did you know that Los Angeles has several Summer Camps for toddlers and kindergarten aged children? Enrolling your little one in a summer camp will help them try out new things, meet new friends and get them ready for the upcoming school year.
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Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center is perfect for families, parties and groups of people who want to spend the day outdoors.
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There are a lot of parks in Los Angeles that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit every one. We want to help you find all of the fun places to take kids in LA so we’re exploring parks all over the city. This week, we visit Pantera Park in Diamond Bar, CA.
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We’re visiting parks all over Los Angeles and this week we’re exploring Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park in Van Nuys.
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We are exploring parks all over Los Angeles from the valley to the beach. This week, we visit Stoner Park in West LA.
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We are exploring parks in Los Angeles from the valley to the beach. This week, we explore Los Angeles High School Memorial Park in the Mid-Wishire neighborhood.
Learn more >Mar Vista Park is one of the largest parks on the Westside and serves as the main park for many neighboring areas.
Learn more >There are a lot of parks in Los Angeles that your kids will love to explore, but you may not have had the chance to visit every one. We want to help you find all of the fun places to take kids in LA so we’re exploring parks all over the city. This week, we visit Holmby Park in West LA.
Learn more >One of the most iconic and fun parks to visit in Downtown Los Angeles is Grand Hope
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One of the great things about living in Los Angeles is that you can be outside most of the year. We want to help you find those great outdoor spaces so we’re featuring different parks and all they have to offer. This week, we visit Palms Park in West Los Angeles.
Learn more >There are so many wonderful places to visit in the Los Angeles area if you and your kids like being outside. We want to help you discover them so we’re exploring parks in LA that are perfect for kids. We’re starting with Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills.
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Los Angeles is an urban sprawl. But right in the middle of the city, just east of Downtown, you can find many great green spaces that are fun for you and great for your kids to appreciate the beauty of our city. If you’re looking to explore the outdoors with your kids, check out some of the Best Parks on the Eastside of Los Angeles.
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Are you planning a trip with your toddler? Are you worried about what to bring and how to occupy your child during the long flights and car drives? Here are 10 things to pack and prepare for your trip when traveling with toddlers!
Learn more >Updated for 2025 There are so many things to do in Los Angeles with kids, but not all of them are appropriate for active babies and moving toddlers. Here are some clean, safe, toddler-friendly places to take your little ones this fall. Noah’s Ark at the Skirball2701 N Sepulveda Blvd,…
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With Spring Break on the horizon and the perfect weather for outdoor activities before it gets too hot in the summer, we’ve curated a list of the best family Spring Break staycations in Southern California just for you. From amusement parks to low-key desert resorts and everything in between, we’ve…
Learn more >This is a guest post by April McCaffery, first published in 2015. My journey as a single mom began 12 years ago when I left my husband in Rochester, NY and moved back in with my parents and two daughters, then nearly 3 and 6. I had a couple of…
Learn more >Every mom could use a night away from life’s daily stresses to blow off a little steam. And LA is one of the best cities in Southern California to do just that. From drag queen bars to elegant and sophisticated nail salon’s we’ve rounded up the best mom’s night out…
Learn more >Those of us who live here already know, Los Angeles is an incredible city with the best mixture of culture, events, people and activities in the world. To prove it, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 things to see when visiting Los Angeles. The Hollywood SignLos Angeles, CA Perhaps the most…
Learn more >Birthday parties are a time to celebrate the most special people in our lives – our kids! And what better way to celebrate than at a dynamite party venue? We have curated an eclectic list of LA’s top kids’ birthday party venues – from robots to bowling balls – we have chosen the best and rounded them all up here for you.
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The V Steam at Tikkun Spa in Santa Monica Review is a guest post, first published in 2012. I don’t even know where to begin, except just blurt it out. Today I got my “V” steamed. Now that might sound crazy to you but it gets even sillier. I was…
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Editor’s Note: This article was written by a guest contributor in 2012. It reflects her opinion. The internet has been abuzz regarding the new Lego Friends line. I am in the anti-Friends camp, and after engaging in a lot of discussion with real-life human friends, I’ve figured out why I…
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This is a guest post, first published in 2011. Since I’m the co-author of a book for parents applying to private schools in L.A., and I blog about the same topic, it’s natural for parents to be curious as to why I chose private school for my kids. I’m a…
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