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The parent intel nobody tells you, ungatekept. Kids events, school deadlines and weekend plans for Venice, Santa Monica, MDR and Playa, in one quick weekly email.
weekly
Nov 3, 2026
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3 min read
Thanksgiving break dates for LAUSD, SMMUSD and Culver, what really happens if you take extra days, and the candy question.
public school
+1
Oct 31, 2026
5 min read
Perfect attendance or perfect family vacation....?
prenatal
+2
Oct 26, 2026
4 min read
An LA doula on the identity shift of new motherhood, what a centuries-old Korean tradition gets right, and the signs a new mom needs more support.
LAUSD
Oct 23, 2026
14 min read
Does listing more than one school hurt your shot? Myths vs. facts, school-by-school strategy and every Westside deadline.
Oct 20, 2026
2 min read
Student data breach, Halloween weekend #1 + more stories
+3
Oct 13, 2026
Halloween map is live, sand berm countdown + our first 2nd grade podcast host!