Play-Based Learning: Why Play Matters in Early Childhood Education Children develop at a rapid rate from birth through adolescence. All children learn and grow in their own unique way but play is a great way to introduce children to new…

Emotional Regulation for Kids: How Parents Can Support Healthy Development Children experience feelings in a big way as they learn to regulate their emotions. Unwanted behaviors like tantrums, yelling, and public outbursts can happen as a result of these unregulated…

Wildfires destroyed thousands of structures and displaced countless families across Los Angeles in early January. As firefighters achieve containment of the fires, it’s important for those affected to know how to apply for disaster aid and where to access resources…

In the event of an emergency, it’s important for families to have a “go bag” of essential supplies that can aid them in the event of an immediate evacuation. Preparing before an emergency takes place can help ensure a safe…

The stress of the California wildfires can be overwhelming for children, who cannot understand the chaos. Whether they’re evacuated or simply hearing the sirens and smelling smoke, the experience can create feelings of anxiety and fear in children. Parents and…

Children experience feelings in a big way as they learn to regulate their emotions. A recent child development training for parents in the Antelope Valley helped participants learn to address these behaviors and “FLIP IT.” That’s an acronym for Feelings,…

As we finish up our personal holiday shopping, all those gifts for friends and family need to be wrapped. But many people don’t know that most wrapping paper is not recyclable because it’s made of multiple materials, like paper and…

After moving to Los Angeles in 2002, away from her support system, a mother of two struggled to find child care. This led to a domino effect of hardships, including homelessness for a short but devastating period of time. “The…

The stress of the holiday season can be taxing, but being mindful and setting boundaries can help manage holiday stress. There are many reasons why the holidays can induce stress; finances are stretched when buying gifts, travel headaches, and arguments…