Have you ever seen a parent doing something fun or original with her kids and think, That is a great idea, and then, Why don’t I do fun stuff...
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When I googled “post-holiday blues” today, there were nearly 3 million results. I read a couple of short articles about it, but none...
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Storybooks are a cherished part of the holiday season, reminding our children of the values of giving, friendship, family and celebrating religious...
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Happiness means different things to all of us during the holidays. For some of my friends, it means long, leisurely afternoons watching Christmas...
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Every Thursday I drive my daughter to soccer practice at a park in the Hollywood Riviera neighborhood of Torrance. Each time Emma would spot...
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Sometimes profanity is in the ear of the beholder. I personally cringe every time I hear a kid use the word suck. To me, this is a rude word, if not a...
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Torrance has been known for its fine schools long before I moved here 31 years ago. As a 9-year-old, I didn’t know much about the relationship...
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Almost as soon as they learn to talk, most kids ask for a pet. Even very young children exhibit a natural affinity for, and curiosity about, animals....
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The only time I complain about our L.A. weather is when it goes on overdrive—too much heat, wind or rain or, worst yet, the “bad...
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Halloween arrived earlier than usual this year for my 8-year-old, who quickly fell under the spell of the deliciously spooky Coraline in class and...
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