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TK just got a new definition + LAUSD Choices opens 10/1
Sep 29, 2026
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4 min read
Halloween lands on a Saturday, El Niño lands on us all
Sep 22, 2026
Wait, is there school on the 21st?
Sep 15, 2026
7 min read
Four-day weekend edition. Math club season, beach bacteria, and things to do Tue–Mon.
Sep 1, 2026
3 min read
Our kids are on the radio-ish
Aug 25, 2026
2 min read
Say goodbye to "I'm bored" and hello to "did you finish your homework?"
Aug 18, 2026
back-to-school edition + why we're already talking about rain gear
Aug 9, 2026
Summer mode: ON. Plus we need your help.
Jun 11, 2026
one more week. you got this.
May 26, 2026
Alpha School is taking over Club Joyful for the summer. Worth the $2K/week? + your weekly events.
May 19, 2026
May 5, 2026
1 min read
PS1 admissions open now (tour deets inside)
Apr 28, 2026
wednesday now includes wine + feeding ducks. you’re welcome.
Apr 21, 2026
LAUSD 3am: “jk we’re open”
Apr 14, 2026
ten weeks until summer. you're going to need a sitter. we're on it.
Apr 7, 2026
Spring break survival mode, slippery fish, screens in schools and what's happening around Venice this week.
Mar 31, 2026
6 min read
equal parts local intel and emotional support
Mar 24, 2026
A quick list of camps if you haven’t booked yet.
Mar 9, 2026
8 min read
Calendar upgrades, LAUSD updates, how to talk to kids about heavy headlines, and what’s happening around Venice this week.
Mar 3, 2026
Storm survived ✔️ Now let’s talk camps, Mardi Gras, and this week’s picks.
Feb 17, 2026
Sugar-free. Eco-friendly. Ordered yesterday. We’re doing our best.
Feb 10, 2026
Valentine’s plans for the kids... so you can pretend this was your idea all along.
Feb 4, 2026
Community care ideas for families, gentle ways to mark Friday, local pop-ups, and weekend picks.
Jan 29, 2026
Gentle ways to support kids, Lunar New Year events, Spring Break planning, and a standout sandwich.
Jan 23, 2026
Sunsets are flexing. Kids are back in school. Democracy is... ongoing.
Jan 16, 2026