This is a guest post, first published in 2011. Since I’m the co-author of a book for parents applying to private schools in L.A., and I blog about the same topic, it’s natural for parents to be ...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by a guest contributor in 2012. It reflects her opinion. The internet has been abuzz regarding the new Lego Friends line. I am in the anti-Friends camp, and ...

The Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum in Malibu is a great place to take the family for a little day trip R & R. It’s right in our backyard, but it feels like you’ve left the ‘burbs and are ...

If your child recently started school, most likely Back to School Night is approaching. Back to School Night is the official “meet and greet” — the time and place when teachers explain their policies ...

Your child’s first birthday is a momentous event. You want to recognize the special day while also truthfully acknowledging that the party is more for you than the guest of honor. Here are eight ...

Beverly Hills may be a tourists’ mecca. But the city also offers a wide-variety of family friendly activities and things to do (many at little or no cost). The children’s department of the Beverly ...

Culver City calls itself the “Heart of Screenland.” And while you certainly won’t want to miss a chance to tour a working studio, you’ll also find a wide variety of additional kid-friendly things to ...

There is nothing that brings people together like an old-fashioned 4 th of July celebration. We like to celebrate with dazzling firework displays, all-Americana parades, BBQs, and all-around ...

Santa Claus is a jolly symbol of the joy and magic of the Christmas season, and he is coming to a Los Angeles area town near you! Photos with Santa are a wonderful holiday tradition, whether your ...

Hey, want to head to the Mall? Fight traffic, hunt for parking, and wait in long lines at the stores? Neither did we. So MomsLA has chosen to support some local businesses that are making amazing, ...

Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always ...

Cruise Times 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00, 7:00 pm,7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:00 pm The 2024 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is the premier Christmas event for Southern California. With more than 116 years ...