Family

Swimming in the pool, combing the beach, running through the sprinklers—revel in the simple thrills of childhood.

Building self-esteem in our kids can be a hard-fought battle, or a simple dance. If I want a seat at their table, am I acting like someone they’d like to eat with?

From the Bay Area to Nashville, make the most of college visits in the months ahead.

I’ve spent exactly a decade as a mom—the same amount of time I’ve owned an iPhone.

Inspiring play and exploration from the backyard to the big stage.

What to do with your kids when school is out.

Through the sunshine and rain of the season, foster growth and imagination with these great toys, classes, and stories.

The support to young parents from their parents can mean the world, but everyone’s situation is so different.

Death is hard. So is talking about it with children.

In the throes of raising children, it’s normal to feel out of control. Moving through that reality with ourselves will in turn help us help our children.

Navigating the colorful ebb and flow of building relationships with our children.

In the rhythm and the strife of serving three meals a day, there’s a choice to simplify.

Set your best intentions for 2022 with these kid-friendly finds.

Not everyone loves the holiday shopping hustle, so we’ve broken it down as simply as possible. Whether you’re starting in November or waiting until the last minute, we’ve laid out an easy guide for pleasing everyone on your list.

Kango, an app-based ridesharing service for preschool to high school–age kids in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

The holiday season comes loaded with expectations and can be a lot of extra work. Because of the pandemic, some traditions were broken, though some stayed the same. If 2021 is the year when we’re all trying to pretend life is kind of normal, what does that mean for the holidays and the way they’ve always been?

The parents’ guide to a merry, mentally healthy holiday season: Have fun, give more than you receive, and say yes to time savers.

The Rose Bowl Half Marathon winds through Pasadena landmarks like the Colorado Street Bridge, Old Pasadena, and finishes at Rose Bowl Stadium.

So pregnant with expectation, we register our dear children for sports.

Instilling the family value of travel.

Fun activities for families to do during summer.

Here are some fun activities to do with your family in Pasadena.

"In a year that could have counted as a loss, we found the missing piece for our daughter."