http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:30:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Shirin Yadegar Back to school get togethers are a great way to get to know our childrens’ peers and their families. Here are a few easy, affordable ways to bring your child’s class together. Mention LA MOM MAGAZINE for a discount. Big Swirl Truck One of a kind self-serve Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=500 By Nathalie Kunin It’s September, which means that it’s time for you and your children to shake off the lazy days of summer and return to that trusted routine of the school year. Decluttering the Desk For the last three months, your child’s workspace has been the docking station for everything ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=488 By Peter S. Waldstein, M.D., F.A.A.P and Julia A. White, M.D., F.A.A.P You may have heard about the recent epidemic of whooping cough in the news, and like most parents probably have many questions. Pertussis (also know as “whooping cough”) is a respiratory illness that is characterized by paroxysms ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=481 Easy, fun recipes to make with your children. By Catherine McCord I get countless emails every day from parents and readers of my website, weelicious.com, looking for advice because they can't get their kids to eat anything healthy. As a mother of two kids under four, I understand all too ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=470 By Jen Pleasants Do you get a pit in your stomach when anyone mentions the oil spill in the Gulf? That's eco-anxiety and it isn't good for you or the planet. If I let myself, I would ball up in a fetal position just thinking about those ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=451 By Samara Fabrick, LCSW Do you find yourself fighting with your husband about who changed the last poopy diaper? Are you battling over whose going to the farmers market to get the organic produce for your homemade baby food? Are you feeling like you are carrying the lion’s share of ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=436 The month of August is a great time to spend quality time with your children. Most kids are not in camp full time so here are some fun things recommended by other L.A. Parents. Book Stores and Story times: Americana 11-1 Tuesdays Barnes and Noble Book Stores Borders Children’s Book World Diesel Book Stores Every Picture ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=434 Dr. Alan Barbakow, DDS Summertime is no reason for kids to take a vacation from maintaining healthy teeth. It is important for them to continue their routine of brushing and flossing regularly. Parents should also continue to reinforce daily dental discipline in addition to seeing their dentist and ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=431 By Marc Kalan, M.D. “It was pretty easy to get pregnant with our first child, so we figured the next one should be easy too.” Unfortunately, I hear this statement all too often. It usually comes from a nice couple in their late 30’s or early ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=415 By Joe Praino While physical fitness for children is imperative, a good balance of mental and physical exertion is of the utmost importance. Just as a child who would prefer to spend entire days camped out in front of the TV playing video games is ignoring their physical health, an athletic child ... http://lamommagazine.com/wordpress/?p=411