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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

Ah, the sunny days and balmy nights of summertime: visions of watermelon and iced tea compete with choruses of “I’m bored…” from younger members of the household. With kids out of school and temperatures on the rise, Child360 is here for LA area families, with a bushel of suggestions to beat the … [Read more...] about The Angle, July 2019 – Cool Summer Fun for Kids (and Grown-Ups, Too)

Summertime is perfect for breezy beach reads, shaded hammock reads, and bedtime stories while the sun slips below the horizon. Our July book inspirations range from a “beat-the-heat” seashore tale starring some old friends, to an entertaining picture book that will spur even pre-readers to explore … [Read more...] about The Angle, July 2019 – Book Review