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04/30/2021
O Happy Day!!!
Long considered a beacon of happiness around the world, Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park reopened to the public, along with Disney California Adventure Park, today!
Guests entered the theme parks filled with joy and excitement as they discovered the magic is here once again. On this historic day, cast members welcomed guests back to the parks to explore favorite attractions, wave hello to beloved Disney characters, don a pair of Mickey Mouse ears and savor iconic Disney treats. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa also reopened.
Long considered a beacon of happiness around the world, Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park reopened to the public, along with Disney California Adventure Park, today!
Guests entered the theme parks filled with joy and excitement as they discovered the magic is here once again. On this historic day, cast members welcomed guests back to the parks to explore favorite attractions, wave hello to beloved Disney characters, don a pair of Mickey Mouse ears and savor iconic Disney treats. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa also reopened.
You've known us for more than 40 years as the trusty monthly los Angeles-based magazine full of stories, inspiration and fun family events.
And now, we want to bring you even more inspiration with our podcast. Real Parents, Real Conversations is about all of us -- moms and dads trying to figure it out day by day.
Our host is Jorge Martin, a wonderful L.A. dad of 3 daughters.
We can't wait to launch the #LAParentPodcast in May! Learn more here: laparent.com/l-a-parent-podcast-coming-in-may/
You've known us for more than 40 years as the trusty monthly los Angeles-based magazine full of stories, inspiration and fun family events.
And now, we want to bring you even more inspiration with our podcast. Real Parents, Real Conversations is about all of us -- moms and dads trying to figure it out day by day.
Our host is Jorge Martin, a wonderful L.A. dad of 3 daughters.
We can't wait to launch the #LAParentPodcast in May! Learn more here: laparent.com/l-a-parent-podcast-coming-in-may/
We’re honored to publish an excerpt from “I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust: A Memoir of Autism and Hope,” co-written by L.A. mother and daughter authors Valerie Gilpeer and Emily Grodin and published by William Morrow.
Kirkus Reviews writes: “Parents of children with autism will find gentle, helpful guidance in these pages.”
Read the excerpt her: laparent.com/autism-and-hope-memoir/
If you've got a cranky toddler on your hands, Michelle Tangeman, founder of @thriving.toddler, has some tips to help you improve your toddler's mood (and your own).
laparent.com/improve-your-toddlers-mood/
#toddlers
#tots
#getoutside
#LAParks
#letsmove
If you've got a cranky toddler on your hands, Michelle Tangeman, founder of @thriving.toddler, has some tips to help you improve your toddler's mood (and your own).
laparent.com/improve-your-toddlers-mood/
#toddlers
#tots
#getoutside
#LAParks
#letsmove
04/23/2021
World Immunization Week (Saturday, April 24 - Friday, April 30)
World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million children in the world today who are not getting the vaccines they need, and many miss out on vital vaccines during adolescence, adulthood and into old age.
World Immunization Week (Saturday, April 24 - Friday, April 30)
World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million children in the world today who are not getting the vaccines they need, and many miss out on vital vaccines during adolescence, adulthood and into old age.
Arrive in sunny Los Angeles for a getaway at Terranea Resort - and save! Enjoy your third night free using promo code 3FREE, and experience outdoor adventures including whale watching, scenic hikes and tidepooling, falconry, stand-up paddle boarding and endless amounts of fun for the whole family. #Terranea
#weekendfun
#staycation
#terranearesort
#free
04/22/2021
Happy #EarthDay!
We have to leave a better place for our future.
For fresh ideas to get the kids involved in learning about our planet, check out our ever-growing roundup: laparent.com/celebrate-earth-day-all-month-long/
#protectourplanet
#earthday2021
Happy #EarthDay!
We have to leave a better place for our future.
For fresh ideas to get the kids involved in learning about our planet, check out our ever-growing roundup: laparent.com/celebrate-earth-day-all-month-long/
Educators tell NPR that the stress of teaching through the pandemic has affected their health and their personal lives. "It's like nothing I've experienced before," one teachers says.
04/21/2021
Happy Book Pub Day to L.A. Parent Editor-in-Chief Cassandra Lane, whose memoir #WeAreBridges hit shelves today!
Posted @withregram • @coriolisco Happy Pub Day to @cassandra.lane71! Her debut memoir "We Are Bridges" (@feministpress) is now available!
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"We Are Bridges" turns to creative nonfiction to reclaim a family's history from violent erasure so that a mother can gift her child with an ancestral blueprint for their future. Haunting and poetic, this debut traces the strange fruit borne from the roots of personal loss in one Black family—and considers how to take back one’s American story.
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“In this narrative, Lane seeks an origin story, searching for what facts are available and wondering about the legacy she is passing on. . . . A multiangled exploration of family trauma and the forging of an identity.” —Kirkus Reviews
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"Cassandra Lane approaches motherhood, generational trauma, and hope (and fear) for the future from a multitude of angles in a personal story that is utterly captivating. Her writing is beautiful and truly embraces readers." —Jennifer Baker, editor of Everyday People
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#WeAreBridges #CassandraLane #NewRelease #PubDay #BookBirthday #PublicationDay #NewMemoir #DebutMemoir #2021Memoir #NewBookRelease #HappyBookBirthday #HappyPubDay #NewBooks #2021Books
04/20/2021
We need poetry now more than ever. Poetry helps us, young and old alike, see the world and understand our feelings in deeper ways.
We've loved all the events and activities celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth this year.
Don't forget to check out our roundup: laparent.com/celebrate-national-poetry-month/
#poetry
#Poets
We need poetry now more than ever. Poetry helps us, young and old alike, see the world and understand our feelings in deeper ways.
We've loved all the events and activities celebrating #NationalPoetryMonth this year.
Don't forget to check out our roundup: laparent.com/celebrate-national-poetry-month/
#poetry
#Poets
04/19/2021
Are your kids back on campus yet? If so, how did you feel on that first return to school in a pandemic? (Asking for a friend).
There was something so warm and fuzzy about seeing our kids with their backpacks on-- and seeing them smile at the familiar and comfortable feeling of those straps against shoulders...
Are your kids back on campus yet? If so, how did you feel on that first return to school in a pandemic? (Asking for a friend).
There was something so warm and fuzzy about seeing our kids with their backpacks on-- and seeing them smile at the familiar and comfortable feeling of those straps against shoulders...
La Create Sp_ce is welcoming people back into its doors-- following the mandated protocols of Covid-19. And they're offering free membership to their virtual membership!
“Building a community is important to the success of any business, and we know how people have struggled over the past year,” said Marisa Johnson, Co-founder of La Create Space.
“We want all of our members to thrive, so to go along with our reopening, we have made becoming a member of our virtual community free.”
Online community members get access to a virtual network of entrepreneurs, businesses, creatives, and techies, and stay up to date on what’s going on at the Space.
For membership inquiries and virtual tours of the space, visit: lacreatespace.com/contact.
#workspace
#lacreatespace
#Inglewood
#reopenings
04/16/2021
Can we really call it "work" if part of our days are spent looking for the best #weekendfun for you?
This week, we've rounded up:
-a sound walk at Griffith Park
-The L.A. Times Festival of Books, Stories & Ideas
-MOCA for Families
-A Very Special Arts Festival
...and so much more!
You can visit us daily over at our new laparent.com and sign up for our newsletter on laparent.com/newsletter to stay in the know.
Can we really call it "work" if part of our days are spent looking for the best #weekendfun for you?
This week, we've rounded up:
-a sound walk at Griffith Park
-The L.A. Times Festival of Books, Stories & Ideas
-MOCA for Families
-A Very Special Arts Festival
...and so much more!
You can visit us daily over at our new laparent.com and sign up for our newsletter on laparent.com/newsletter to stay in the know.
This is cool: You can celebrate #EarthDay all month long (and beyond), and we've rounded up some great events, books and activities for you here:
laparent.com/celebrate-earth-day-all-month-long/
#takecareofourplanet
#protectourearth
04/14/2021
"For us to survive the pandemic on an emotional level, I knew I had to engage with my kids in a more light, fresh and fun way – for their sanity and mine. I had to follow my daughter’s lead – shake things up and stop taking this immeasurably serious situation so seriously."
Read more of this wonderful guest column from Lauren Burns, an actor, writer, teacher and founder of Fun Lab LA.
The Los Angeles Times is hosting its 26th Annual Festival of Books, Stories and Ideas from April 17-23 for a week-long virtual festival and community gathering with 30 individual virtual events and panels.
We miss all the panels and the beloved #ChildrensStage, but this is the next best thing!
Enjoy!
More at: laparent.com/la-times-festival-of-books-2021/
It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and Black Infants and Families Los Angeles is hosting a week of empowering virtual events through April 17.
Yesterday, our friends First 5 LA co-hosted a panel with the Department of Public Health and L.A. County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative to address how the county is addressing Black maternal and infant health.
It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and Black Infants and Families Los Angeles is hosting a week of empowering virtual events through April 17.
Yesterday, our friends First 5 LA co-hosted a panel with the Department of Public Health and L.A. County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative to address how the county is addressing Black maternal and infant health.
This Friday, April 16 , The Music Center will host its 42nd Annual Very Special Arts Festival -- virtually!
The event will showcase the talents of students of all abilities!
The fun, hour-long program will stream on The Music Center Offstage virtual platform on Friday, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., featuring student performances, professional entertainment segments and six participatory educational workshops.
The festival will also highlight hundreds of visual artworks created by students based on this year’s theme, “Seeds of Kindness,” in a virtual gallery.
It will include an ASL interpreter and will be transcribed for people with visual impairment. This free, annual inclusive event celebrates the students’ artistic achievements and encourages active participation in the arts and connection with one another as a community.
For more information: musiccenter.org/education/Very-Special-Arts-Festival/
The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
#TheMusicCenter
#allabilities
#music
#virtualconcert
#musicfestival
This Friday, April 16 , The Music Center will host its 42nd Annual Very Special Arts Festival -- virtually!
The event will showcase the talents of students of all abilities!
The fun, hour-long program will stream on The Music Center Offstage virtual platform on Friday, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., featuring student performances, professional entertainment segments and six participatory educational workshops.
The festival will also highlight hundreds of visual artworks created by students based on this year’s theme, “Seeds of Kindness,” in a virtual gallery.
It will include an ASL interpreter and will be transcribed for people with visual impairment. This free, annual inclusive event celebrates the students’ artistic achievements and encourages active participation in the arts and connection with one another as a community.
For more information: musiccenter.org/education/Very-Special-Arts-Festival/
The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
#TheMusicCenter
#allabilities
#music
#virtualconcert
#musicfestival
04/12/2021
The voices of Asian Americans have not always been at the forefront of history, even though they have always been a great part of global history. As a national early literacy nonprofit, Reading Partners has created a children’s book list to celebrate and highlight Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ stories and traditions. The list provides a productive way for families to create a dialogue around celebrating AAPI experiences and culture amid recent hate crimes.
The voices of Asian Americans have not always been at the forefront of history, even though they have always been a great part of global history. As a national early literacy nonprofit, Reading Partners has created a children’s book list to celebrate and highlight Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ stories and traditions. The list provides a productive way for families to create a dialogue around celebrating AAPI experiences and culture amid recent hate crimes.
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We heard it was #BatmanDay, and we love this!
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#batmanday #dccomics #batman #articulatedcomicbookart #acba #photography #thebatman #comics #red #toyphotography #toyphoto #toycommunity #art #silhouette #mafex #mafexbatman
Lost another giant today. Thank you for your humanity and integrity, #JusticeGinsburg. Rest In Peace and Power.
Posted @withregram • @goodmorningamerica Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the powerhouse Supreme Court justice and champion for women's rights, has died at the age of 87.
#ruthbaderginsburg #RBG
That #FridayLove
#happyfriday
Posted @withregram • @bubbalovesrue Happy Friday🌞🌵🎶
We were honored to partner with @first5la for this parent survey:
Posted @withregram • @first5la Our survey with @LAParentmag brought to light parents’ concerns during the pandemic, including new stressors for our little ones. Learn how you can help them manage their feelings at different ages and stages.
Our Instagram live talk and #storytime with children's book author Hal Price has been rescheduled from today to noon on Thursday, 8/13.
See you then!
It’s the #littlethings!
#perspective
Posted @withregram • @lovewhatmatters Pure joy. ❤️😂
#LoveWhatMatters
Credit: Tyler Bowden
#toddler #bikejump #purejoy #parenting #fatherhood
Today is #OpeningDay for @dodgers!!
Different times. Same game. #LetsGo!!!
Posted @withregram • @dodgers
Remember the day you came home from the hospital with your first child? Do you remember holding your baby and feeling this incredible sense of love and joy, but also a touch of sheer panic?
We know! We’ve been there. At L.A. Parent, we’re living it day by day-- just like you. We drive carpools, attend parent/teacher conferences, plan birthday parties, stress about the right schools and camps, and wonder if we are doing enough — or too much?
Being a parent is most definitely the most challenging job, but it is also the most fun and rewarding job we could possibly imagine. At L.A. Parent, we truly feel honored to share this incredible journey with our 170,000 readers, visitors and followers each month.
Our mission is simple: We want to bring our families the best parenting resources in Los Angeles. And we never forget about fun! Our extensive calendar of events is the go-to source of information for fun things to do with your kids each month. We provide you the most in depth list of things to do in L.A. with kids.
L.A. Parent began with a vision: To discover Los Angeles through the eyes of a child. The first issue of the magazine, originally called “Pony Ride,” was published in 1980. For more than 35 years, we have been a companion and a guide for families throughout L.A., and we’re looking forward to continuing that tradition for generations to come.
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Our monthly magazine is distributed at more than 2,000 locations throughout the city and provides award-winning articles on a wide range of parenting topics, including education, health and wellness, family travel, and extensive coverage of organizations and people making our community a better place for families. Each issue also features a comprehensive calendar of family-friendly events and things to do in L.A. with kids.
Special Publications
Each year, we publish special-edition issues designed to provide essential resources for our families. Our Education Guide provides articles on early education, elementary, middle and high school and the road to college. It covers both private and public schools in Los Angeles county, as well as innovative trends and news regarding education in California.
Our award-winning Inclusive L.A. is an annual publication designed to give families information on new therapies and treatment options available, as well as enrichment and educational resources in L.A. County for children with special needs.
Our latest special edition, Beyond L.A., is all about enjoying life outside L.A.-- whether that’s a drive away or on another continent.
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Just in case anyone with kids in grades 1 - 8 is looking for an alternative to the educational options with your district, we have created a homeschool away from home. You can go to our website and sign up for a virtual open house coming in November. www.MindfulHeartLearningLab.com
"Mindful Heart Learning Lab: A Homeschool Away From Home!
Concerned about academic progress? Worried about the lack of socialization during these challenging times? As parents and educators, we are concerned too. So we designed a new paradigm; we want to homeschool your child in our pod. We created an environment that combines social emotional learning, yoga and academics. We offer small pod sizes, direct instruction as well as quality online instruction, and lots of outdoor activities to keep the kids moving. We offer year round schooling and enrollment allowing parents to create the schedule that works for them! Join us for our virtual open house to learn more!"
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I hope you and your loved ones are doing well.
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She currently is looking for her FIRST 100 PATIENTS. She is a passionate, honest, gifted orthodontic professional who is trying to revolutionize the braces industry here in Los Angeles.
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I know there are plenty of moms and dads wanting "clear braces" for their children but don't know who is trust-worthy or where to start, especially in these unprecedented times. So I am here to guide you to the expert in the field.
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Hi! We are launching a brand new family friendly location to help get people outside!
Haven Nature Studio is located in Montecito Heights, on an incredible 9-acre outdoor green space overlooking the city.
We are providing a series of daily guided and self-guided nature activities to get your whole family outside, and to help promote your overall physical and mental wellbeing during these stressful times.
We are following strict COVID guidelines and will make sure you and your family can have fun in the sun, while staying safe.
We offer different packages including an unlimited 1 week trial, or 6-week unlimited Individual and Family packages.
Check us out at https://discoverhaven.co/ and get your family out of the house and into nature - without the stress!
Good Afternoon Parents!
I am a Cornell University educated tutor with a decade of tutoring experience. I have tutored in a broad spectrum of subjects ranging from SAT/ACT prep to Algebra 2 and more. I am offering my services this coming fall to help students who are having trouble adjusting to online learning. I am available daily for in person instruction and will take on as many as 5 students in a pod. Please feel free to call or text me personally for more information! My number is 516-242-3118!
Hi there! Not sure if this is the right place for this but I'm NYC based and figured I'd try. I have a friend in LA who had preeclampsia. She just gave birth to a beautiful premature baby who is currently in the NICU. They're a young couple just starting out and could use help sourcing baby needs that are gently used or for sale at a discount. Does anyone know of facebook / community groups in LA who can help with this? In NYC we have active facebook groups where parents provide used items, sell gently used items so not sure if there is somewhere that can help. Thank you!!
Bluejack Kids has started a YouTube channel offering FREE social emotional learning videos on feelings, assertive communication and negative talk. More content will be added such as coping with worries, anger etc. Please take a look and SUBSCRIBE if you like it! Thank you!
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A product that deals with sinus congestions in an all-natural, non-addictive way-- Developed by a top-rated ENT Surgeon-- who is a black woman, a great innovator, and a great business owner... and an epic mom of 3 GIRLS!-- Kids version is available too... and it WORKS. :)
Hi Parents, Please join children's music artist, Kiddle Karoo, for a free musical Easter Puppet Show on Facebook live. Easter Sunday, 1:0pm pst Kiddle Karoo #HappyEaster, #StayHome #withme
Woodcrest School K-8 will be posting daily art, PE, dance, and music videos to engage our community and beyond during this very challenging time. We want ALL kids and families to have access to awesome videos that will make them move, dance, create, sing, and SMILE! Find the videos on our page Woodcrest School K-8.
