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The art class that works like a nervous system reset

Oct 7, 2026

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8 min read

The art class that works like a nervous system reset

ARTWELL isn't a finger painting hour. It's 90 screen-free minutes where a kid's stress hormones actually drop, and there's research to back it up. Here's the program, the science, and a letter you can hand your PTO.

Emelie Moss

weekly

Sep 29, 2026

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4 min read

Venice Rising Weekly: Sept 29 - Oct 5

TK just got a new definition + LAUSD Choices opens 10/1

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weather

The El Niño supplies list for Westside families

Sep 28, 2026

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4 min read

The El Niño supplies list for Westside families

What to buy (and what to get free) before El Niño storms hit Venice, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Playa and Culver City, plus who to call about a clogged storm drain.

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halloween

St. Mark Fall Fest is this Saturday in Venice: rides, pumpkins and a beer garden

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

St. Mark Fall Fest is this Saturday in Venice: rides, pumpkins and a beer garden

Carnival rides, pumpkin patch, kids' crafts, local food, artisan market, live music + more!

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Housing

Best family-friendly apartments on the Westside (2026)

Sep 25, 2026

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6 min read

Best family-friendly apartments on the Westside (2026)

Rentals in Playa Vista, Culver City, West LA, Santa Monica, Venice and MDR with real kid perks, not just a pool

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halloween

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch Is Back on Santa Monica Blvd.

Sep 24, 2026

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2 min read

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch Is Back on Santa Monica Blvd.

Come for the pumpkin. Stay because your kid spotted the bounce house from three blocks away.

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Preschool

Jun 4, 2025

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7 min read

Venice Beach Preschools

Because finding the right preschool feels like dating, but with more finger painting.

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How to Apply to Venice Magnet Schools: LAUSD Deadlines & Tips

May 31, 2025

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4 min read

How to Apply to Venice Magnet Schools: LAUSD Deadlines & Tips

Points, PHBAO + more

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Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Apr 7, 2025

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10 min read

Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Because if you’ve read the LAUSD brochure twice and still can’t figure it out, you’re not alone.

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schools

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

Jun 26, 2025

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10 min read

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

So many great options, you’ll wish you had more kids just to try them all.

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The art class that works like a nervous system reset

Venice Rising Weekly: Sept 29 - Oct 5

The El Niño supplies list for Westside families

St. Mark Fall Fest is this Saturday in Venice: rides, pumpkins and a beer garden

Best family-friendly apartments on the Westside (2026)

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch Is Back on Santa Monica Blvd.

Venice Beach Preschools

How to Apply to Venice Magnet Schools: LAUSD Deadlines & Tips

Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

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