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The Line for Kindergarten

I turned the corner at 7:00 AM and immediately saw a long line. I have waited in line for movies, concerts, and sneakers. I did not expect to be waiting in line for kindergarten enrollment. But…

How UCLA Women’s Gymnastics Became a Family Tradition

We’re now in year two of a full-blown gymnastics obsession. My son treats UCLA meet programs like sacred texts. He can name every gymnast on the roster, along with their heights and class years. At home,…

The Tortoises of Westwood

When people think of Westwood, they think of the Apple Pan, Diddy Riese, and UCLA. Tucked into the neighborhood is a much quieter pair of residents: two tortoises. They live on the same street, on the…

Reading Night at Home: Keeping the Magic of Stories Alive

Reading Night has become one of our most meaningful family theme nights. It isn’t perfect, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s simply a warm way to help him practice early reading while keeping stories fun…

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