Start celebrating the 4th of July now with a very special Summer

For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition

Bellaire Avenue Park Reopens After 2020 Fire

The park was nearly destroyed in the summer of 2020 due to a fire. Now, it's ready for kids to play again.

North Hollywood Dancers Can Apply For $5000 NYC Scholarship

Young dancers aged 18-22 can take a step toward their New York dreams with this scholarship.

Don’t Let Your Homebound Child Get Left Behind This Summer

As Camps Pivot Back to In-Person, Many Children in High Risk Groups Still Need Online Camp Options. PAW is Staying Online & Providing Grants

2021 Gerber Baby Search Is On; North Hollywood Parents Can Apply

This year’s Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as “chief growing officer.”

Find Your Child a Summer Camp Assistance Grant

Winner “Best Summer Camp” in LA Parent Magazine

North Hollywood Optimist Club Hosts Essay Competition

Winners will progress to the District Level, where one person will win a $2,500 college scholarship.

North Hollywood Students Sought For 'Can The Trash!' Contest

Students between 3rd and 5th grade can submit a hand-drawn poster to be featured on beaches around the county.

Youth Soccer Classes With Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is BACK in Los Angeles! Offering safe programs for kids aged 2-10, including Parent & Me and Soccer Stars United classes!

Pre-Dinner Stress: After School Clubs to the Rescue

Making the Most of “Golden Hour” with Online After School Class

Summer Camp On A Crisis Budget

Help For Parents In The Time Of COVID-19

Above Ground Pool Safety from PM Pediatrics

With lots of families investing in above ground backyard pools this summer, the potential for serious injury starts to rise as well.

Learn How To Get 50% OFF Your Summer Camp Tuition

Performing Arts Workshops Ambassador Scholarship is open to EVERYONE! Learn more and apply online today! :)

Matching Fund Scholarships ARE BACK ~ PAW Summer Camp!

Step Right Up…reserve yours today!

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Help your child choose the right summer camp singing experience!

Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) explores the difference between Musical Theater and Voice Recording camps!

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Laughter's the Best Medicine & PAW's Camp LOL Improves Academics!

Performing Arts Workshops (PAW) delves into the personal and educational benefits of a Comedy Camp Curriculum!

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Learn How To Get 50% OFF Your Summer Camp Tuition

Performing Arts Workshops “Ambassador Scholarship” is open to EVERYONE! Learn more and apply online today!

WIN A FREE SESSION OF SUMMER CAMP ~ Camp Story CONTEST!!

An LA favorite, Performing Arts Workshops’ Camp Story Contest begins again this Friday, February 1st. Up for grabs…a FREE two week session!

100 Summer Camp Scholarships for LA kids are LIVE TODAY

With scholarships reserved on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 17th, the time to get on the PAW list is now!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Performing Arts Workshops Summer In December Discount is Back!

To celebrate another fabulous year at PAW, our Summer In December Discount is here once again!

Unwrapping the Gift of Camp

Half way to summer, the holiday season is the perfect time to give your child the gift of summer camp!

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Paramedic Intern Helps Deliver Baby In Harrowing Birth

A baby boy born with an umbilical cord wrapped around his throat is alive today thanks to the help of paramedics in Glendale.

KIDS & PARENTS Final Call For Summer Fun with 25% OFF

Give Your Kids A Great End To Summer Vacation and Give Yourself 25% OFF with an End Of Summer Camp Discount!

Nearly 4,500 Kids “Making Waves" at 25th Annual Kids Ocean Day

Madison Middle School and Roy Romer Middle School participated

This Is What A Good Babysitter Costs In Los Angeles

Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.

Grant Awarded To Make New Kid's Play Zone Near North Hollywood

A total of $200,000 was awarded to 10 winners, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced along with project partners KaBOOM! and Dr Pepper Snapple.​

Disney California Adventure Offer Through Costco: Deal Alert For North Hollywood-Toluca Lake Residents

Looking for cheap annual passes? Check out Costco's sale on the passes through Dec. 1.

What Are America's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Summer Art Contest For Ages 4-18 Underway

Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.

Watch: Baby Otters Debut at the L.A. Zoo

A new litter of endangered giant river otters was born this spring. The two boys and one girl are still waiting for names.

Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.

Boy Scouts Takes Major Step Toward Ending Ban on Gay Scout Leaders

A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.

Providence Tarzana Beefs Up Valley's Pediatric Care with 24-Hour Children's Hospital Staffing

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles specialists today began 24-hour staffing of Providence Tarzana Medical Center’s Pediatrics Department.

Fireworks Shows Around LA County

Looking for the best fireworks shows around? Patch has you covered with every Fireworks show in Los Angeles County.

Watch Animal Kingdom Upended: Cat Named Hero Dog of the Year

A 7-year-old tabby usurped all K9s to become the National Hero Dog by saving a 5-year-old boy as he was being attacked by a dog.

Saturday Smiles: Overheated Pooch Rescued; Doggie Surf School; Thousands of Crabs Swarm Beach; Heroes Save Lives

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California.

Native Americans join celebration at Placerita Canyon Nature Center Saturday, May 9

"One Family, One World" is the theme of this year's annual open house, and indigenous people will take part in education and celebration

Zoo Roo Baby! LA Zoo Holding Name Our Roo Contest

Joey is too obvious. How about Roopert? Or Roosemary? Those names have been suggested--can you come up with something better?

Is your Dog a Hero? Nominate Him for the National Hero Dog Award

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for nominations for the 33rd annual National Hero Dog Award.

Couple Sues Doctors for Failure to Detect Son's Fetal Defects in Time for Abortion

A couple, whose son has endured more than 100 surgeries, is suing their OBGYN for not telling them of his fetal defects in time to abort.

Spooky! Disneyland Surveillance Video Shows "Ghost" Walking Through Closed Park

It’s seen near—you guessed it—the Haunted Mansion!