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Winners Revealed!Read the winning essays from our annual contest, and see a selection of our favorite entries.
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Jungle Bunch Giveaway‘Madagascar’ meets ‘Happy Feet’ in this fun DVD, and we have 10 to give away. Enter by May 25.
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Best of 2012
We are collecting feedback for our upcoming special issue. Tell us where your family loves to eat, play, shop and hang out.
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Summer Camp is Coming!Use these expert tips to help your kids beat homesickness.
To Do This Week
Coming This Weekend
Storytelling: Head under the trees and Into the Enchanted at Descanso Gardens.
- No Strings: Catch a daylong puppetry fest with workshops and performance.
- Folk Art: Get outdoors! Take a guided walk around historic MacArthur Park today.
Hot Topics
- Education: Help your child get ready for the leap into Kindergarten with tips from LAUP.
- Music Review: Families will love Renee & Jeremy’s ‘A Little Love’
- Family Travel: Why your family will say “Wow!” about Maui
- Working Dad: New columnist Chris Clovis writes a heartfelt letter from his son to “Mom.”
In the Spotlight
This Month:
Dawn Barnes Karate Kids
Dawn Barnes, founder of the first karate program made just for kids, tells us about her unique philosophy of working with children. Click here to read more.
Articles
Out & About
Resource Centers
What are your kids doing this summer? Check out our new guide and enter to win a 7-night hotel stay!
Give a Reader Shout-Out!!
Births, birthdays, graduations, congratulations. If you’ve got good news, shout about it!
Best of 2011
Reader recommendations for places where families can learn and play, eat, celebrate and shop
Digital Editions
Blogs We Love
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Health-e News and tips to help you and your family thrive.
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Good Reads With Ronna Reviews of the latest books for kids and teens.
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I Don't Have Time For This Adventures in parenting with Carolyn Graham.
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That's IT Mommy Giveaways, product reviews, and fun stuff to do.
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Emma’s Children Child development, sleep & behavioral specialists.
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Feeding Andrew Recipes and food for thought from Don Wilson.
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Museum Stories Find out what's happening for families at L.A. art museums.
From Parenthood.com
Honoring Mom
If your children are looking for some creative ways to honor you, their grandmother, a special aunt or other “mom” in their lives, consider these simple, handmade ways to do just that.