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Last year, homelessness declined overall in the region, but not for families with children. And service providers say even that was an undercount.
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One L.A. County child care provider is turning decades of experience into videos that resonate with caregivers across the country.
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Sharpen your pencils and open your spreadsheets. We’re going to talk about pregnancy and work — from family leave to accommodations during pregnancy, and where you can pump when you return to work.
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You asked us for tips on how to feel confident and prepared to raise concerns, ask questions— and more importantly, get answers — about your care during pregnancy and childbirth. We got the experts.
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Tummy time for babies can strengthen muscles and help them learn to crawl. Here are some tips to make that more pleasant for everyone.
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As family housing resources shrink in L.A., one family has left what they know in California behind to start a life in the Midwest, where housing costs are vastly lower.
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The program is aimed at serving low-income families, but the district is opening it up to other families because of low enrollment.
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Families in crisis have to knock on multiple doors to find services, often getting turned away before they can find help. In South L.A., 42 organizations are working together to make sure families are taken care of.
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Kids might not be the most efficient sous chefs, but having them be part of the kitchen can be an enriching learning experience to learn about family traditions.
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California families spent an average of nearly $20,000 on infant care in 2021. How could a second Trump presidency affect early education and family leave?
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Many Americans are feeling stressed about the elections and that anxiety can transfer to kids.
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Experts says timeouts can be used effectively to manage children’s behaviors, but they should be done in a non-punitive way.
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Some Los Angeles childcare organizations are paying to help parents go out to vote.
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71% of parents in L.A. County with children under 6 are struggling to meet a basic need like food, housing, utilities, or childcare, according to a survey by the Stanford Center on Early Childhood.
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In Antelope Valley, domestic violence survivors lack resources to reunite with kids in child welfareA new report found domestic violence survivors also had a hard time reuniting with their children because of a lack of housing, childcare, and transportation.
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A study out of UC Riverside shows Southern Californians are being continuously exposed to toxic chemicals known as plasticizers.
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The largest insurer of California's foster agencies says it's ending coverage. Foster care advocates fear that if the issue isn't resolved, children will end up being displaced.
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A new law allows people to take care of paperwork up to 30 days in advance of when they expect to need leave, rather than waiting until they’re actually on leave.
