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With autumn’s arrival, the shift felt unusually abrupt to many parts of the country, including here in Los Angeles. Our children have a lot on their minds this time of year—from adapting to new school routines and changes in the day’s rhythm, to eagerly anticipating the tricks and treats of … [Read more...] about The Angle, October 2019 – Book Review

Recently, we partnered with Spectrum News 1 Los Angeles, highlighting an emerging conversation that impacts our work every day: Trauma Informed Care and the correlation with preschool suspensions. We live in an age of preschool suspensions where statistically, children of color, children … [Read more...] about The Angle, September 2019 – CEO Message

While the aroma of summer barbecues lingers in the air, the season is officially over for most of LA’s schoolchildren. Back-to-School for families means a frenzy of shopping for clothes and classroom supplies—along with the return to bedtime routines. But what’s going on behind the scenes of our … [Read more...] about The Angle, September 2019 – Behind the Scenes of Back-to-School

Recent events have reminded us of the importance of comforting children in the wake of tragedy and how to have such conversations in an age-appropriate manner. There are many tools available for navigating this tricky landscape, and reading can be one of them. It’s important for children to feel … [Read more...] about The Angle, September 2019 – Book Review

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers Heart-wrenching tragedies like the ones we’ve witnessed this past week can be difficult to grapple with, particularly when they … [Read more...] about The Angle, August 2019 – CEO Message

Ever wonder why summertime is often referenced as, the “dog days” of summer? While it’s true that dogs will sprawl around in the heat, and perhaps that the hottest days may not be “fit for a dog,” the expression actually has astronomical roots: ancient Romans observed that Sirius, the “Dog Star,” … [Read more...] about The Angle, August 2019 – Book Review