Our Summer 2027 guide to LA teen programs: research internships, paid summer jobs, free camps, arts intensives and UCLA/USC pre-college, with a month-by-month deadline calendar.

Free family movie night, the legit way: 67 full-length kids movies you can watch free on YouTube from official channels like Air Bud TV, Family Central, Popcornflix, WildBrain and Barbie. Every link checked in October 2026.

Nanny agencies in Los Angeles, babysitting apps, real 2026 rates, the legal must-knows for household employers, and free childcare referral help, all in one place.

From mummy hot dogs to spiderweb cupcakes, here are 60 spooky Halloween recipes for kids, with party starters, mains, sides and desserts that are easy, creative and creepy-cute.

Not-too-scary themes, silly games, easy crafts and spooky snacks: 31 Halloween party ideas for kids, plus age-by-age tips, a sample two-hour party schedule and SoCal safety advice.

When should your teen start preparing for college? Our grade-by-grade college application timeline for LA families covers 9th through 12th grade, plus every 2026–27 UC, Cal State, FAFSA and Cal Grant deadline.

Where to get kids' haircuts in Los Angeles in 2026, from first-haircut packages with keepsake locks to sensory-friendly salons, with prices, hours and prep tips for nervous little ones.

Pool season winding down? Here's how to close your backyard pool the right way, what's inside a closing kit, and fun jobs for kids on closing day.

Yes, you can see a Disney movie at Hollywood's historic El Capitan Theatre for $5. Here's which Tuesdays qualify, the box office trick, and $3 parking.

Netflix's Steps retells Cinderella from her stepsisters' side and streams November 20, 2026. Here's the cast, the PG rating, the JENNIE soundtrack news and what parents should know.

Winter Fest OC 2026 returns to Costa Mesa on Nov. 27 with an all-new Holiday Light Trail, a 20,000-square-foot Bounce Land and Flex passes. Here's what's new, what each pass includes, hours and parent tips.

San Marino Unified's draft 2027-2028 calendar runs Aug. 11, 2027 to June 1, 2028, with Thanksgiving week, winter break Dec. 20-31, Presidents' Week Feb. 21-25 and spring break April 10-14. Here are the dates and the PDF.