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

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

LAPD, LASD Offer Candy And COVID Testing In Northridge

A drive-thru event at the Devonshire PALS Friday sponsored by the LAPD and LASD offered food, candy, and free COVID testing.

Pumpkin Patch Guide To Northridge, Nearby: 2020

Plus, how to spot that perfect pumpkin— and make it last! 'Tis the season to be spooky, even amid coronavirus.

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Northridge-Chatsworth

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

Best Northridge-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Northridge-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Summer Camp On A Crisis Budget

Help For Parents In The Time Of COVID-19

Charities provide support for older transitional foster youth

Homes with Heart VC has had local individual charities unite to provide aid for Ventura County’s older youth and families.  

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! :)

6th Annual Christmas Trolley Gifting Event for Local Foster Youth

The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending continues tradition - gifting toys from Santa to local foster youth on Dec. 10th

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.

Boy Scout Child Sex Abuse: Here's How Many Accused In Chatsworth

Lawyers are naming dozens of Boy Scout leaders accused of child sex abuse. Here’s how many were accused in Chatsworth.

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.

Woodward Announces Olympic Gymnastics for Summer Camp

Jordyn Wieber, Elizabeth Price, Rustam Sharipov, Paul Hamm, Jonathan Horton and Jason Gatson Among List of Pros Visiting Woodward

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!

Security Guard Saves Young Girl's Life

The role of a security guard is more than just stopping bad guys. In some cases, it's saving someone's life.

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!

LA Considers 18 Weeks Of Full-Pay Parental Leave

Los Angeles leaders are considering a city program that would augment the state's parental leave to give new parents 18 months of full pay.

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!

Keeping Your Family Safe In Crowds

Because we'll sometimes find ourselves in large crowds, it's smart to take precautions to stay safe.

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.

Media Release for Free and Reduced Meal Program

Media Release for Free and Reduced Meal Program

New Magnet School in Chatsworth!

Chatsworth Park Urban Planning/Community Development Magnet

Important Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

Here are basic rules that kids should be instructed to follow.

America’s youngest female yoga teacher at Camp Helping Hands

Natalie Asatryan, America’s youngest certified female yoga instructor, shares her love for yoga with children at Camp Helping Hands.

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!

Art of the Story, Voice of the Land

Alan Salazar brings a time honored craft to the Redbird powwow, one of many ways he serves the greater southern California community

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

Langdon Elementary students 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.

Report: LA Parents with 2 Kids Spend Half Their Wages on Child Care

Income eligibility requirements for subsidized child care are frozen at 2007-08 state median income levels.

Disney California Adventure Offer Through Costco: Deal Alert For Northridge-Chatsworth Residents

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

Dramatic Showdown: Child Taken from Foster Family to Be Placed with Choctaw Nation Blood Relatives

A girl, 6, was removed from her foster family amid tears, shouting and crowds as authorities took her to be with Choctaw blood relatives.

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.

Parents Bound by Arbitration in Preschool Abuse Case

Parents suing an Agoura Hills preschool for allegedly using push pins to discipline toddlers must go to arbitration, a judge ruled.

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.

Family, Relations, Heritage - Native American Powwow embraces core values

The Children of Many Colors Powwow takes place July 17-19 at Moorpark College, and it's not just for kids