Many Southern California residents are experiencing power outages due to the wind and wildfires throughout the Los Angeles County region. Here are some tips from ready.gov to keep you informed. Food Storage *Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. *The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. *A full freezer will keep the temperature for […] The post Power Outages During Wildfires: What to Know appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

Editor’s Note: As the Los Angeles region experiences one of the most devastating combinations of wildfires and gusty winds, we reached out to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ pulmonologist Shirleen Loloyan Kohn, M.D. and CHLA psychologist Stephanie Marcy, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., for insights on how to best care for our family’s physical and emotional well-being during this […] The post Wildfire Safety & Families: What You Need to Know appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

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As parents, you have an incredible opportunity to support your child’s health from the very beginning – and that includes the way their jaw develops. Jaw development isn’t just about shaping a smile; it affects how your child breathes, sleeps, and even how well they can concentrate and learn. By understanding the impact of early […] The post Early Intervention for Better Jaw Development in Kids: Why Starting Early is Key to Lifelong Health appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

This article is sponsored by ARS Pharmaceuticals. Millions of people have severe allergic reactions to certain foods, insect stings and medicines. Within minutes after exposure to an allergen, people can experience a multitude of symptoms, such as hives, red or itchy skin, nausea or vomiting, trouble breathing and weak pulse among others, with the most […] The post Treating Severe Allergic Reactions, Without the Needle appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

With each contraction, my daughter’s breath came in low gasps. I, her hyper-alert doula, waited for Lina to tell me what to do. Lay down the plastic bags. Put the blankets on top. Give me a little water. Place the ball in the center of the room. Queue up Beyonce’s “Homecoming” on my laptop. Call my […] The post Becoming a New Grandparent: Celebrating Intergenerational Connections appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

Editor’s Note: This is part seven of our seven-part series on sports and kids. I recently turned to Bianca Edison, M.D., a sports medicine specialist with the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for some insight on how to prevent our kids from experiencing sports burnout. In this nine-part series, we explore the […] The post Bring Back the Joy and Fun of Sports appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

Editor’s Note: This is part six of our seven-part series on sports and kids. I recently turned to Bianca Edison, M.D., a sports medicine specialist with the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for some insight on how to prevent our kids from experiencing sports burnout. In this seven-part series, we explore the […] The post Children’s Health: What Sports Burnout Looks Like in Kids appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

Editor’s Note: This is part five of our seven-part series on sports and kids. I recently turned to Bianca Edison, M.D., a sports medicine specialist with the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for some insight on how to prevent our kids from experiencing sports burnout. In this nine-part series, we explore the […] The post Preventing Sports Injuries appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more

With each contraction, my daughter’s breath came in low gasps. I, her hyper-alert doula, waited for Lina to tell me what to do. Lay down the plastic bags. Put the blankets on top. Give me a little water. Place the ball in the center of the room. Queue up Beyonce’s “Homecoming” on my laptop. Call my […] The post Becoming a New Grandparent: Celebrating Intergenerational Connections appeared first on L.A. Parent ..read more