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).

Now is the time to start looking into the amazing opportunities available to Los Angeles area high school students.

Chinatown in downtown L.A. is a popular tourist destination. It also has a rich history, with the first Chinese reaching Los Angeles in the mid to late 1800’s. Today, you’ll find many family-friendly activities in this special neighborhood.

Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or not, these ranches and trail riding companies can help you saddle up and enjoy. Most places on this list offer rides for kids 8 years old and up, but check with each one to be sure your kids are the right age.

Another great way to explore our diverse city is by reading about it. These books are a great way to introduce your children to new sites they haven’t yet seen and learn some new facts about some family-favorite locations all around Los Angeles.

Here is our list of 15 Charming, Factual, and Fun Books About Los Angeles. And you can buy these books in our Amazon shop! Or check out our list of 32 Independent Book Stores in SoCal and go shopping there.

Maybe now that your kids are teenagers, you’re looking for new and fun things to do together since their old favorite activities may no longer be their current favorites. Here is a list of ten fun and unique activities for teens.

Riding a horse can be both exhilarating and therapeutic, and it’s a great way to connect with nature. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, there are plenty of places teaching horseback lessons for kids as well as adults.

Whatever Holidays you celebrate, you’ll find lots of fun to do in Los Angeles on Christmas Day!

It’s that time of year – time for LA parents to pile the family in the car and go out and get a Christmas tree. But instead of driving around searching for the “perfect tree,” we’re here to help with a list of 10 Great Christmas Tree Lots in and Around Los Angeles.

This eight-night Festival of Lights is being celebrated all around Los Angeles with lots of fun, memorable events. Here are twenty sites hosting family-friendly Hanukkah celebrations.

Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in and around LA.