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To Do This Week
Coming This Weekend
- Dino Faire: Go on an archeology adventure and meet Dinoman at Star Eco Station.
- Zimmerpalooza: Support the arts with crafts, music, food and fun at the Annenberg Beach House.
- Whale Fiesta: Celebrate the sea mammal with sand sculpture and other fun.
Hot Topics
- Parenting: Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health
- In the Kitchen: Tips From a ‘Cupcake Wars’ Veteran
- CD Review: ‘High Dive’ sets a high-water mark for storytelling
- DVD Review: ‘My Friend Rabbit’ deserves accolades
Out & About
Resource Centers
Best of 2012
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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
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
Do You Really Need a Flu Shot? Yes!

Influenza makes its dreaded appearance right about this time every year. Fortunately, so does the annual flu vaccine. But not everyone is so eager to get the shot as a preventative measure. Hear from Olympic skater and flu shot advocate Kristi Yamaguchi on why it’s so important to get your family immunized.















