Five Acres, a leading child and family services nonprofit, will host its first “Tacos and Wine” mixer on March 21, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at SWCA Environmental Consultants in Old Town Pasadena to raise awareness for foster youth. The casual event is open to the public and will include: food, drink, door…
Is an Electric or a Manual Toothbrush Better for Kids?
By Kenneth J. Canzoneri, DDS. Dear Dr. KC: We have two children that are six and 10 years old. They act like their toothbrush is an instrument of torture. They tolerate a manual toothbrush—at times! My husband and I wonder if an electric toothbrush is a good idea. – Toothbrush Challenged Dear Toothbrush Challenged: It…
California State Superintendent Speaks Out on Family Separation Crisis
Calif. State Public Instruction joins lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its practice of refusing entry for asylum seekers State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released a statement Friday on the Trump administration’s policy of separating families seeking asylum from human rights abuses, violence, and crime. “I am saddened and angered by the treatment…
Study Finds Kids Willing to Step Up to Help Aging Parents
Do you wonder if your kids will have your back when you’re older? Apparently the answer is a surprising yes That’s the good news in a conversation many people are having these days — around aging parents — that comes courtesy of the third biennial “Fidelity Investments Family & Finance Study.” Less heartening is that…
Experience First Holiday TrainFest and Toy Drive at Union Station
Santa will trade in his sleigh for vintage rail cars and a 874,346 pound steam locomotive decked out for the holidays at the first-ever Holiday TrainFest and Toy Drive at Los Angeles Union Station on Saturday Dec. 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Track 14 at…