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Parenting Resources & Support
Editor's Note: Listings are subject to change. Always phone ahead to confirm information.
SPECIAL MONTHLY EVENTS
Conscious Parenting Workshop, 7:30-9 p.m., Oct. 1, Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades. Learn how to create and maintain self-esteem in children. Free. 310-454-4063. (WS)
From Hate To Hope, 3 p.m., Oct. 4, The Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. A former hate crime perpetrator and a hate crime victim talk about hate crimes. Free with admission: $15 adults, $11 youths 5-18. 310-772-2505. (WS)
CHP Car Seat Installation Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Bring your child, car seat and car and a certified Child Passenger Safety technician will show you how to properly install a seat and make sure it is installed correctly. Reservation recommended. Free. 323-964-6308. (LA)
Free Birth Planning Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Lollipop Dream, 4818 Fulton Ave., Sherman Oaks. This PacifiCord workshop shares options for labor and birth along with teaching way to communicate with your birth team. Free. info@pacificord.com. (SFV)
Parents Talk Lecture Series, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks. Dr. John Medina. The author of Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School will speak about how the brain affects how people parent and teach. $18 in advance, $25 at door. 805-217-8025, www.parenttalkteachertalk.com. (CV)
FAMILY FITNESS
Hiking Moms Club, 9 a.m. alternate Tues. Group meets in different locations for one- to two-hour excursions. 805-541-4221, www.hikingmoms.com.
Mommy, Daddy and Me Yoga, noon Mon., Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. Adults with babies up to 2 years. $12. 818-265-9833. (SFV)
Yoga for Kids, 4 p.m. Fri., Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. Ages 3-11. $12. 818-265-9833. (SFV)
Family Yoga, 10:30 a.m. Sat., Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. $10. 818-265-9833. (SFV)
PARENTING CLASSES
Active Parenting offers classes throughout Southern California teaching parents how to develop cooperation, responsibility and courage among children. For more information, www.activeparenting.com/parents.htm.
After-School Social Skills Group, The Help Group, Culver City and Sherman Oaks, 818-779-5282 or mlitman@thehelpgroup.org. Offers a variety of activities to help kids develop social skills in a fun and supportive environment. Groups are available for ages 5 and older.
Center for Improvement of Child Caring, 1133 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 800-325-2422, www.ciccparenting.org. Free parenting classes and seminars.
Center for Non-Violent Education and Parenting, Echo Park United Methodist Church, 1226 N. Alvarado, L.A. 213-484-6676, www.nonviolentparenting.org. Parenting classes, workshop and child development training.
Center for Positive Parenting, 1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310-545-8813. Low-cost parenting classes on a variety of topics addressing many different stages of child rearing, including a once-a-month series for single parents.
The Dynamic Listening and Learning Center, 1728 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-827-5059. A wide range of parenting classes and workshops. Call for information about next Open House.
Effective Parenting Classes, Maple Counseling Center, 9107 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 310-271-9999, ext. 236, www.tmcc.org. Guidance for parents of preschoolers up to adolescents.
FasTrack Signing Workshop, FasTracKids, 1010 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626-254-8500. This series of ongoing three-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays by Signing Smart TM teaches parents and caretakers basic signing. The workshop also offers advice on how to reduce frustration and facilitate intimacy, attachment and self-esteem of your child. $75.
Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program, 3:30-5 p.m. Wed. and 6-8 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, 626-397-3660. This an ongoing, five-session nutritional and exercise workshop is designed to help families with kids who are at risk for being overweight.
Hot Moms Club, www.HMCmagazine.com. This national online resource started by L.A.-based moms offers articles and resources for moms who refuse to check their sense of style and sexuality at the white picket fence.
Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, www.lacgc.org. Quality mental health services for infants to age 25 and their caregivers by ensuring easy access and promoting early intervention. Engaging parents as equal partners, the clinic works to develop and implement intervention and treatment plans for children – especially sensitive to different cultures. Contact Amanda Ray at 323-766-2360, ext. 3360.
Mariposa Women and Family Center, 812 W. Town and Country Rd., Orange, 714-547-6494. A variety of classes, workshops and support groups for families including parenting classes (English and Spanish), a children''s grief group and mother and daughter relationship group.
Modern Mom City Guide, www.modernmom.com. This online resource on hot shops, cool spas and other must-have services serves busy women who happen to be mothers.
PacifiCord offers a range of free monthly classes on such topics as Preparation for Childbirth, Infant Massage, Preserving Your Child''s Future, Breastfeeding Basics and Baby Care Basics, along with seminars on Cord Blood Stem Cell and Infant Safety & Baby Proofing at locations in Santa Monica and Sherman Oaks. For more information, visit www.pacificord.com.
The Parent Maker offers classes throughout the Burbank and Glendale area for parents of children from 8 weeks and up to 4 years. For more information on the classes and their locations, visit www.theparentmaker.com.
Parenting Discovery Center, various locations, 323.873.4522, www.parentingdiscoverycenter.com. An array of support services dedicated to helping new parents form a strong, healthy bond with their babies.
A Place for Parents, The Kiwanis Kottage at the YWCA Santa Monica/Westside, 2019 14th St., Santa Monica, 310-452-3881. Ongoing toddler/infant-and-me classes as well as a variety of parent support groups and caregiver/teacher training. $30-$60 per month.
Well Baby Community Center, 12316 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, 310-402-2229, www.wellbabycenter.org. Mindful parenting groups, reflective parenting workshops, mindful-based childbirth classes and therapeutic parent-child groups are among the services that this non-profit, community-based organization provides.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AbilityFirst, www.abilityfirst.org. Services and programs to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Find program participants, donors and partners to discover appropriate ways to connect and learn what the organization has to offer.
Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, 888-574-7580, info@atlc.org. http://atlcwarmline.org. A WarmLine, a phone mentoring service for parents who need support, guidance and inspiration. The first 10 minutes are free and there is a sliding scale if more time is needed.
Boot Camp for New Dads, various locations, www.bcnd.org. Orientation into the world of fatherhood, supporting new dads with informative activities and resources.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), various SoCal locations including Pasadena, Culver City, Torrance and Sherman Oaks, www.chadd.org.
Conejo Valley Moms, www.conejovalleymoms.org. This nonprofit group offers playgroups, monthly themed park days and other events for kids and parents. While the club is geared toward children 6 years and younger, older siblings are welcome, too. Call Sandy at 818-359-3995. (CV)
Divorce Support Group, Agoura Hills, 818-756-3338, www.sgabatherapy.com. Support for those going through the divorce process or just contemplating it. Facilitated by LCSW and life coach Sherry Gaba.
Early Childhood Parenting Center (ECPC), 310-281-9770. A Parenting Warm Line free telephone consulting service for parents with developmental concerns (nonmedical) for children under age 6. Parent/infant/toddler groups and single parent groups also meet. Sliding scale fees.
Exceptional Children's Foundation, 310-204-3300, www.ecf.net. Serves children and adults with developmental, emotional and learning problems throughout L.A. County.
Garden Grove Mothers' Club, 10 a.m. Wed, 714-703-3313. Support and resources for moms with newborns to age 5.
Holistic Moms Network, Chapters located in Pasadena, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley, 877-HOL-MOMS, www.holisticmoms.org. A group of parents and caregivers witih an interest in natural health and mindful parenting.
International MOMS Clubs, Chapters throughout L.A. County, www.momsclub.org or momsclub@aol.com. Support for stay-at-home mothers, including outings, park days, playgroups, activity groups and Mom''s Night Out. Send inquiries including your city, county, and zip code and $2 to: Inquiries, 1464 Madera Rd. #N 191, Simi Valley, CA 93065.
Isabelle's Play House is a mommy & me play group that is conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese. It takes place on Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the San Pedro area and it is geared for children 4 and younger. For more information, visit http://web.mac.com/chickiebumlicker.
Kids with Exceptional Needs (KEN), United Cerebral Palsy offices, 6430 Independence Ave., Woodland Hills. A free resource and training center for parents of children with any type of special needs. Call Dina Kaplan at 818-222-5414.
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group, Julia Ann Singer Center, 3200 Motor Ave., L.A. For more information: Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine 310-543-5064 or beadsme@verizon.net.
La Leche League, 800-LA-LECHE (525-3243), or visit www.lalecheleague.org. Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information for pregnant or breastfeeding moms in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mocha Moms, www.mochamoms.org. Weekly playgroups, monthly field trips and mom''s night out events for women of color who have chosen to alter their career paths in order to be at home with their children. All are welcome.
MOMS Club of Altadena, 626-844-7916, altadenamomsclub@yahoo.com. Monthly outings, park days and networking for stay-at-home moms.
MOMS Club of Canyon Country South, 661-554-7268. A variety of activities for at-home moms.
MOMS Club of Glendale West, Grandview Presbyterian Center, at 1114 Ruberta Ave., Glendale, 818-623-7225. Meet other stay-at-home moms who share your interests and concerns. Club activities include service projects, age appropriate playgroups, field trips and mom''s time out.
MOMS Club of Pasadena North, 626-580-8514, membershipnorth@pasadenamomsclub.com. Support, friendship and inspiration for stay-at-home moms.
MOMS Club of Santa Monica South, serves Santa Monica and Venice, www.momsclubsmsouth.com or smvmc.membership@gmail.com.
Moms Helping Moms, 562-933-1670. This group, sponsored by Long Beach Memorial Hospital, supports stay-at-home and working moms with monthly newsletters, tyke hikes, park dates, mom''s night out and more.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International is designed for mothers with various lifestyles, including both working and at-home moms, with children up to age 5. 800-929-1287, www.mops.org.
MOPS of Chatsworth, meets first and third Thurs., 818-709-0113. Hear speakers, make connects and share experiences.
MOPS of Conejo Valley, meets 9:15–11:45 a.m. every other Tues. and Wed., Evangelical Free Church of the Conejo Valley, 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park, 805-498-6613, www.evfree.net. Childcare is provided during discussion and support group.
MOPS of West Los Angeles, meets weekly, First Baptist Church of West L.A., 1609 S. Barrington Ave. Mothers enjoy a meal, a speaker and fellowship; childcare is provided. Call Cicely at 310-342-7001.
MOPS of Woodland Hills, meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Tues., 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Meet other moms and listen to speakers while the kids have fun. Call Monica at 818-346-6968, ext. 25.
Motherhoodlater, www.motherhoodlater.com. This nationwide organization connects moms who are 35+ for social outings, education and more.
Mothers and More, chapters in Pasadena, West Valley and Conejo Valley, www.mothersandmore.org. Offers discussions and networking.
Mothers and More of Conejo Valley, meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thurs., Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Dr., Westlake Village, 805-492-5659, www.conejovalleymothersandmore.org. Meetings are open to the public free of charge.
Mothers of Preschoolers is a faith-based organization that supports mothers of young children. It has weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1760 N. Gower, Hollywood. For more information, call 323-606-5259 or visit www.hollywoodpres.org.
NAPA Center, 5220 W. 104th St. L.A., 888-711-6272, napacenter.org. This center for traditional and non-traditional therapies for special needs children and adults hosts a parent support group the first Tuesday of every month, a Young Adult Fun Night for Physical Disabilities (ages 17-35) on every second Friday and a facility tour on every third Saturday.
Nursing Mothers Circle, meets 1 p.m. Thurs, the Breastfeeding Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale, 818-507-4191. Come for emotional support and to network with other mothers.
Parents of Children with Autism Support Group, meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Thurs. of every month, United Cerebral Palsy Office, 6430 Independence Ave., Woodland Hills. Contact Andrea Lorant, 818-343-2227.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy, locations in West Los Angeles and the Pasadena area, 800-564-0445. This education and support group is sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.
The Pump Connection, 22554 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818-225-8822, www.thepumpconnection.com. Support groups and workshops for breastfeeding moms.
Recovering Couples Anonymous offers support for couple who want to stay together and be better parents. This group has free weekly meetings on Tuesday evening from 7:30-9 p.m. at 5715 S. Broadway in L.A. Call Delaina or Ricardo for questions 310-988-2012.
Single Parent Support Group, 818-756-3338. Create a new lifestyle connecting with others who are transforming their lives and coping with the challenges of being a single parent. Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a also available as a co-parenting and life coach.
Tea for the Cancer Patient''s Soul, 9-11a.m. the first Tues. of every month, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, 818-885-5488. For cancer patients and their families. Registration is required.
Tea and Tots, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays, West Los Angeles, 424-222-0297.
Terrific Twosomes Mothers of Multiples Club, www.ttmom.org. Moms from San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys discuss the challenges and joys of parenting multiples.
University of California, Irvine, 714-532-8778, www.ucihealth.com/events_support. Seminars, workshops and ongoing support groups including Super Sibs Klub for children 8-12 who have brothers or sisters with health and developmental special needs.
The Wellness Community Center, Westlake Village, 805-379-4777, www.TwcVv.org. A variety of cancer support groups for families including a Family and Friends Drop-In Group, Family Weekly Groups and a Kids Circle for children who have a family member with cancer. Call for times, locations and dates.
West Valley Chapter of Mothers and More, www.westvalleymothersandmore.com, mothersandmore243@yahoo.com. Valley moms get together for play dates and evening social events.
FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION
Children's Bureau, 11815 Riverside Dr. in North Hollywood and Whittwood Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave. in Whittier. 800-730-3933, ext. 0, www.all4kids.org. Monthly parent orientations for families willing to nurture at-risk children in foster and adoptive programs.
Independent Adoption Center, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 1450, L.A., 310-215-3180. Monthly Adoption Information Sessions to help prospective parents understand the ins and outs of adoption. Reservations required.
Walden Family Services, 11150 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 204, Mission Hills, 818-365-3665, ext. 242. Orientations for potential foster parents.
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