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Actress Sarah Drew and her daughter Hannah pose in their living room for a cover shoot with L.A. Parent.

The actress discusses wildfire evacuations, her career and parenting

Sarah Drew: From TV Doc on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to L.A. Mom, Writer and Producer

A wellness seeker basks in a restorative retreat at Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residencies

Being Restored in Cabo San Lucas

Chat Room

Dearica Hamby: Olympic Medalist, WNBA Star and Mom Balancing Family and Basketball

Prioritizing self-care for better parenting

Being ‘Selfish’ for Your Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide for Parents

'Life at the Dumpling' is a cozy new read

L.A. Mom’s Pandemic Newsletter Becomes Inspiring Family Guidebook

A Grandmother’s Love Song

Becoming a New Grandparent: Celebrating Intergenerational Connections

Sponsored Content

An Island Retreat at Catalina White’s Landing

Grand Velas resort

The romantic resort is also family-friendly

A Couple’s Getaway at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

New book: 'the Electric Love Song of Fleischl Berger'

David Rocklin on discovering stories, building community and raising kids in L.A.

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Meet: Sonia Smith-Kang, Founder and Designer of Mixed Up Clothing

Crane is also founder of Royal Orchard Clothing

Meet Caprice Crane: L.A. mom and Hollywood writer

Editor’s note

Editor’s Note: Mothering is Always in Season

Great wine, food and scenery

Napa Valley: Best Savored Slowly and with Family

Helping Your Family Set and Achieve New Year Goals With Confidence and Ease

A $10 million federal grant will fund the expansion

Parents Anonymous Now Offers a Free National Parent & Youth Helpline 24/7

This airy, light-filled boutique hotel is a perfect escape

Bed-and-Breakfast Vibes at Hideaway Santa Barbara

The Dad Behind the Toy Company

Meet Nelo Lucich, Co-founder and CEO of Skyrocket

Breaking your 2024 goals into manageable steps

How to Achieve Your New Year’s Goals Without Stressing Out

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight Q & A: Meet Sarah Ezrin, L.A. mom, author and yogi

Spotlight on Dr. Aliza Pressman

Why ‘Good-Enough’ Parenting is Better Than Perfect Parenting

Fitness is a passion for her

Spotlight: Meet Dylan Davies, CEO of LIFT Society

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Allie Mirosevic, L.A. Mom and Founder of Bliss’d Co

Actor Rushi Kota Navigates New Roles as a Parent

Actor Rushi Kota: On Creative Spaces, the Strike and Dreams for His Son

Mental health, AI, gender diversity and more

September/October Issue

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Azzarreli, Co-Founder of CAMP Fitness Studio, Mom & Entrepreneur

Self-care for parents

How to Keep Your Calm During the School Year

Tips From Local Therapist and Mom

How to Find Your Calm During the School Year

Rejuvenate at Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort

Baja California’s Newest Adults-Only Wellness Retreat

Sun, Sand & Spa: A Girls’ Getaway to Huntington Beach

Time for Self-care

5 Self-Care Items for Your Mother’s Day Wish List

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

TV reporter takes sabbatical with her family

Postcards from Europe

Celebrate nature April 3-9

National Wildlife Week in SoCal

A cream-colored hotel stands behind its outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. Palm trees flank the hotel.

A mom indulges in a writing retreat at Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena

A manners expert weighs in

‘Do I Need to Attend My Child’s Sporting Events?’

Financial planning

Money Matters: Creating Ways to Thrive as a Family Financially

Chat Room

Actress Mykal-Michelle Harris — Work is What She Loves

Editor’s Note

Bridging Teacher, Mama, Student

L.A. Parent Spotlight

Spotlight: Meet Melanie Wolff and Darien Williams, founders of L.A.-Based child care service Brella

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

A mother, father and baby are looking at a laptop screen. On side of the image is a promotion from First 5 LA asking families how COVID-19 has affected them.

First 5 LA is conducting the survey

Survey: How has COVID-19 Affected You?

Spotlight

Ibraheem Basir: On Food, Family & Community

Family Recipes

Ellen Bennett on Newborns, Entrepreneurship and Her Abuelita’s Soup

Chat Room

Sara Saedi: On Parenting, Storytelling and Immigration

Art, food & Disney

It’s All About the Sprinkle: Meet Flour Shop Founder and L.A. mom Amirah Kassem

Banning stereotypes and bolstering support for only-child families

One and Only

Games can be a conduit to family connection

Not Just Fun and Games

For the Parents

September Book Corner: Motivation, Inspiration and Parenting Tools

Pizza Rollups and Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

Back-to-School Lunchbox Goodies

Tips for New Parents

How to Create a Balance for You and Baby

Editor's Note

Make It a Spectacular Summer

Tips for Mompreneurs and Dadpreneurs

Put Mom Back in ‘Mompreneur’

Parents-to-be Prepare for Baby Girl

NBC’s Gadi Schwartz and Kim Tobin: On Expecting Their First Child

Sometimes, you have to take a sabbatical from everything

Mom Escapes

A Note From Our Editor-in-Chief

Looking for the Light

Mom and daughter in funny disguise

Using Humor in Parenting

Finding Humor in Pandemic Parenting

L.A. Moms & Co-founders on Being Present and Grounded

An App for Mindful Parenting

On Motherhood & Acting

Spotlight on Angela Lewis of FX’s ‘SnowFall’

Creating Your ‘Just Right’ Balance

JPL’s Pauline Hwang Has Her Sight on Mars

Parents: Stay Focused on Your Goals

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Keeps Us Looking Up

#SupportingFamilies: Working from Home is a Work in Progress

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Unconventional Career Journeys: Beyond Nine-to-Five

Meet a Mom who Means Business About Cookies

Of Frogs and Mindfulness

Natasha Case: Coolhaus Owner Combines Design and Ice Cream

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Self-Care at Boot Camp

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Bridgid Coulter: Creating Diverse Spaces with Blackbird House

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Joymode: Reusable Products Increase Sustainability and Family Fun

Lynette Hoy: Developing Toys that Develop Young Minds

From Dad, With Love

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Joy Cho: Making Everyday Products Bring Cheer

7 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group

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Healthy Advice for Parenting Through Chronic Illness

Course Offers Special-Needs Moms a Mindful Return to Work

Beth Ricanati

Baking Your Way to Better Health

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Grey and Ray: Remodeling Fashion for Boys

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Mindfulness for Busy Moms

Calling All Sporty Moms in Los Angeles

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Why We All Need a Parenting Village

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Melissa de la Cruz: On Being the New Girl and Writing Fiction

9 Kid-friendly Work-friendly Spots

Biz Ellis and Theresa Thorn: Celebrating the Everyday Wins

A Parenting Slow-Down With the Help of Band-Aids

Abbie Boudreau: On Raising News-Savvy Kids

Work-From-Home Tips for L.A. Moms

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Jill Simonian: On Being A Real FAB Mom

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K-Love’s Dynamic Duo Share Their On-Air and At-Home Magic

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Depression in Moms Goes Beyond Baby Blues

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Mommy-and-Me Groups Offer Friendship and Support

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ON THE RECORD: Parenting at Dinner Time: From Chaos to Calm

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Girlfriend Getaways: Moms’ Time Out

On the Record: The Keep-Your-Cool Challenge

The Push for Passion & Purpose in College Admissions

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Chat Room: Super Mamas is Bridging the Culture Gap for Latina Moms

On The Record: Becoming a Butterfly Parent

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Must-Do Self-care Tips For Special-Needs Moms

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Chat Room: Sandra Tsing Loh is Using Comedy to Lower the Bar for Moms

Can You Afford to Work Less?