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Sit! Stay! We'll Be Back in a Few Hours!

October 24, 2008

When Kyle was a baby and even up until his little brother was born, it wasn't very hard to find someone to watch him so that Stewart and I could go out for a few hours. But after we had Brady, I didn't often want to ask our friends to watch TWO kids, especially since the older one had moved firmly into his, how shall I say, precocious years. So we didn't go out for a while. And then along came  Read more...

How To Be a Better Parent

July 23, 2008

After shouting matches with my three-year-old, I wish there was a special pill I could take that would make me all-knowing and patient, like Neo and the Super Nanny all wrapped in one. Since this pill does not exist, I can at least turn to parenting experts like Marianne Lowry. This week she is leading a daily workshop at Kirk O' the Valley preschool. The  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in greater los angeles

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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