http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:09:37 -0700 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:14 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Book-Review-SelfEsteem-for-A-Lifetime?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Dr. Ingrid Schweiger's Self-Esteem for a Lifetime: Raising a Successful Child From the Inside Out, the book is a quick, to-the-point, helpful guide for families, educators and caregivers who may be dealing with children of all ages. Dr. Schweiger ... Book Reviews Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Book-Review-SelfEsteem-for-A-Lifetime?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-2627-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner  Here's a list of kid-friendly events in West LA and nearby areas this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free. Enjoy!BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAYThe LA County Fair (ongoing from September 5 to October 4, 2009).  Sunday is Hisp... Fun Things To Do With The Kids Los Angeles Kids Activities West LA Weekend Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:26:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-2627-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-1920-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Here's a list of kid-friendly events in West LA and nearby areas this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free. Enjoy!BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAYThe LA County Fair (ongoing from September 5 to October 4, 2009).  Sunday is Hispanic H... Free Fun Fun Things To Do With The Kids West LA Weekend Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:35:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-1920-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-schools-in-Texas--Amarillo-Lubbock-Midland-El-Paso-and-San-Antonio?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools provide education options for the communities they serve, with specific missions or themes. Most charter schools admit students by random lottery drawings. The list below contains a geog... Charter Schools Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:35:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Charter-schools-in-Texas--Amarillo-Lubbock-Midland-El-Paso-and-San-Antonio?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Interesting-facts-about-our-grandparents-in-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner 75% of grandparents in the US are wired.Our grandparents have always been mighty interesting people.  But here are some facts about grandparents in the US that you may not know.Today, there are 70 million grandparents in the nation.  They ... Grandparents Grandparents' Day Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:40:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Interesting-facts-about-our-grandparents-in-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Ten-fun-things-to-teach-your-young-grandchild?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Grandparents are always eager to teach their children new, fun things.  The joint endeavors of teaching patiently and persevering in the learning process can create a special bond between child and grandparent.  If your grandkids are s... Parenting Grandparents Grandparents' Day Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:08:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Ten-fun-things-to-teach-your-young-grandchild?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Five-ways-to-please-grandma-and-grandpa?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Grandparents play such a vital role in the lives of our children.  And yet, so often, we as parents (and their children) are remiss in appreciating them.So here are a few simple ways to keep our parents - our children's grandparents and best bud... Parenting Grandparents Grandparents' Day Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:04:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Five-ways-to-please-grandma-and-grandpa?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d9-What-is-Grandparents-Day?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Grandparents' Day is September 13, 2009September 13, 2009 is Grandparents' Day.  Like Mother's Day and Father's Day, it is a time to celebrate some pretty important people in our families.But many people don't even know of Grandparents' Day and... Grandparents Grandparents' Day Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:55:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d9-What-is-Grandparents-Day?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Right-Start-Reopening--Events--Discounts-for-LA-Mommies?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Right Start stores are reopening in Los Angeles. Many Los Angeles moms lamented the sudden closing of Right Start stores in the neighborhood, especially since they had gift cards which were not being honored.  Rest easy, mommies! Right Start is... Upcoming Events Special Savings Parenting Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:30:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Right-Start-Reopening--Events--Discounts-for-LA-Mommies?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Profiling-your-children-in-case-of-emergency?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner No parent wants to contemplate an emergency in which their child my go missing.  But these things do happen and if you want to be prepared, here is an opportunity to do so.  Time is of the essence when a child goes missing. Therefore having... Kids' Health Parenting West LA Weekend Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:01:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Profiling-your-children-in-case-of-emergency?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Plush-Puffs--Marshmallow-gone-gourmet-and-doubly-delicious-with-a-discount?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Marshmallows may not have crossed your mind lately.  But, Plush Puffs, the "gourmet marshmallows", certainly give you a reason to reconsider them. Created by Ann Hickey Williams, Plush Puffs were born out of a random request by a fr... Special Savings Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:27:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Plush-Puffs--Marshmallow-gone-gourmet-and-doubly-delicious-with-a-discount?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-57-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Melissa Green plays the Theatricum Botanicum this Sunday.Here's a list of kid-friendly events in West LA and nearby areas this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free. Enjoy!BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Make Your Mar... Free Fun Upcoming Events Fun Things To Do With The Kids Los Angeles Kids Activities West LA Weekend Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:08:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-September-57-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Expressing-Motherhood-now-accepting-submissions-for-January-2010-shows?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Expressing Motherhood, the show where local area moms tell tales of motherhood, closed in Los Angeles last month, to rave reviews.  This month, the show is going to New York City. However, Expressing Motherhood will return to Los Angeles fo... Parenting Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Expressing-Motherhood-now-accepting-submissions-for-January-2010-shows?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-August-2930-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Justin Roberts channels his inner gradeschooler at the Getty Garden Concert this weekend. Here's a list of kid-friendly events in West LA and nearby areas this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free. Enjoy! BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11... Free Fun Upcoming Events Fun Things To Do With The Kids West LA Weekend Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:30:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-August-2930-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d27-All-Knocked-Up-Again-at-Chance-Theatre-OC--Discount-Tickets-Now-Available?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Susan Egan appears this weekend in All Knocked Up! (again) at the Chance Theater in OC. The Second Annual "Broadway: Chance Style" benefit concert is bringing together Broadway headliners, Susan Egan and Georgia Stitt to perform the West... Upcoming Events West LA Weekend Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:20:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d27-All-Knocked-Up-Again-at-Chance-Theatre-OC--Discount-Tickets-Now-Available?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Free-Fresh-Brothers-Make-Your-Own-Pizza-Party?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Fresh Brothers, the famous Chicago style pizzeria, has opened a new location in Redondo Beach, which has spacious outdoor seating ideal for kids' birthday parties.    To celebrate the opening of this new location, and to make parents aware... Free Fun Upcoming Events Special Savings West LA Weekend Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:37:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Free-Fresh-Brothers-Make-Your-Own-Pizza-Party?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-August-2223-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner Trout Fishing in America, at the Getty this Sunday, create music for "people who take their fun seriously".Here's a list of kid-friendly events in West LA and nearby areas this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free. Enjoy!B... Upcoming Events Los Angeles Kids Activities West LA Weekend Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:17:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Whats-kid-friendly-this-weekend-in-LA-August-2223-2009?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-LA-Parents-bring-nontoxic-comedy-to-the-Hollywood-Improv?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner LA parents Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee specialize in a unique kind of comedy: clean, Christian comedy.  But this type of comedy is not only funny enough to have LA parents raving about their last show in Westchester, it's also good enough to... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:13:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-LA-Parents-bring-nontoxic-comedy-to-the-Hollywood-Improv?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-LA-Parents-bring-nontoxic-comedy-to-the-Hollywood-Improv?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner LA parents Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee specialize in a unique kind of comedy: clean, Christian comedy.  But this type of comedy is not only funny enough to have LA parents raving about their last show in Westchester, it's also good enough to... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:10:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-LA-Parents-bring-nontoxic-comedy-to-the-Hollywood-Improv?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Schools-101--How-do-I-find-my-home-school-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner If your neighborhood falls in the Los Angeles Unified School District, you can find your home school by entering your zip code in the LAUSD School Finder.You are guaranteed admission into your home school.  Simply contact the school to find out... Parenting Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:13:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Schools-101--How-do-I-find-my-home-school-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner