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Meghan Rose

A mom of twins, Meghan and her family live in Los Angeles and love to explore the city, as well as the world at large together. As national editor, please send her ALL your correction requests and pitches on national parenting subjects and travel at meghan@mommypoppins.com.

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Free Shakespeare Returns To Griffith Park in Los Angeles

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:30am

And all the men and women (and boys and girls) merely players...

It’s time to brush up your Shakespeare! Shakespeare is set free in Griffith Park this summer once again, as the Independent Shakespeare Company’s production of The Tempest is now playing. Think Shakespeare is too high falutin for your wee one? Fear not! ISCLA goes back to Shakespeare’s roots as entertainment for the common folk, which translates to lots of slapstick humor and music. While the show is still fabulous and free, many things have changed for this summer’s production. Read on for a quick overview of the show and what’s new (for brevity is the soul of wit).

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California Fun Facts for Kids: Wacky Truths About CA

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Sun, 08/15/2021 - 8:04am

Surfboards were invented in California, so of course kids here surf! Photo courtesy of Perfect Day Surf Camp

There are so many things to do in California with kids before they grow up (and another 100 or so things to do just in LA)—that’s why it’s the best place on earth to raise kids. Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, and tons of other tourist attractions call California home. But that’s the stuff everyone knows. Scratch the surface and you’ll find California fun facts, firsts, and a weirdness that runs more than skin deep. CA is the birthplace of Barbie, the internet, fortune cookies, electric guitars, blue jeans, movies (of course!), and so much more...

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12 Themed Restaurants and Family-Friendly Dinner Shows in Los Angeles

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 8:15am

Take your little King or Queen (or both) to Medieval Times.

Looking for some fun along with your food? From knights and horses to pirates to magicians, loads of Los Angeles restaurants offer themed and interactive dinner shows for the entire family—after all, this is the entertainment capital of the world! You might land in the middle of a recreated land or find yourself with dinner shows served on the side—every single one of these spots will make your next family meal a bit more magical.

Check out our restaurant guide for more kid-friendly eating experiences in Los Angeles, including restaurants where kids can play while parents eat, gorgeous restaurants with outdoor dining, and even mouth watering treats that dazzle kids of all ages.

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Water and Amusement Park Discount Tickets in LA: How To Find Price Breaks

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Fri, 06/18/2021 - 9:48am

Theme park discounts are as thrilling as the rides! Photo courtesy of Legoland California

Amusement parks are a fantastic way to spend a summer day with the kids. But let's face it: between the price of admission, parking, food, and souvenirs, the cost really adds up—especially for large families. How can you save big at theme parks and water parks? For everything from discounted days to membership money-savers and more, here are our tips for scoring discounted admission at theme parks, amusement parks, and water parks across SoCal.

If you're looking for toddler-friendly options, check out our listing of the best amusement parks for toddlers.

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Hooray for Summer: 20+ Things We Can't Wait To Do (Again) in Summer 2021 in LA

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Sun, 06/13/2021 - 11:25am

Bubble Planet is new at Kidspace. Photo courtesy of Kidspace

Everything is back! There are so many things we all missed last summer that it seemed time to look ahead to this summer and check out all the activities Angelenos can finally do (again). From Shakespeare in the Park & Hamilton in the dark (of a theater) to books on the shelves & music under the stars, these are the outings we are already eagerly anticipating.

Since these are just the activities that had closed down last year, it's not even taking into account some other summer favorites, like going to the beach, swimming in lakes and pools, hitting a water park, or picking fruit at a local farm. Summer is just too darn short to fit in all the fun...

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California Reopening: Everything Families Need To Know

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Sat, 06/12/2021 - 11:40am

It's time to play! Photo courtesy of Pretend City Children's Museum

Yay! The great California reopening is happening! The Dodgers can play to capacity crowds. Disneyland can sell all the tickets—and we can bring out-of-town guests, too. Kids are out of school, but pretty much every Califonia school is pledging to return in-person, 5 days a week in the fall (or summer, since we have a ridiculously early start). Museums, theme parks, zoos, restaurants, and more are all open. But does California reopening mean no more masks? Is social distancing a thing of the past?

As California reopens fully this week, we're looking at what that means, what's reopening, and everything in LA that's now open for kids...

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The 17 Most Insane, Over the Top LA Desserts to Treat (and Wow) Kids

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Fri, 05/21/2021 - 10:09am

Ice cream tacos come in every flavor and color. Photo courtesy of Sweet Rolled Tacos

Summer is coming (after one looooonnnnngggg school year) and kids really deserve a treat. Your Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook feeds are packed with incredible-looking sweets, but are they just eye candy? Or are they a treat for the tummy as well?

We sought out the very best, most amazingly outrageous, over-the-top desserts around Los Angeles, and taste-tested them with kids to discover if they are as good as they look on the gram. We picked the most insanely awesome treats in LA to see if they held up—and these made the cut. These delicious desserts are all a perfect end-of-school treat, a we-survived-this-year celebration, or even a birthday cake replacement. From taco ice creams to towering candy wigs, dive into the most impressive sweets in LA.

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Best Leave-in Conditioners and Detangler Sprays for Kids

Submitted by Meghan Rose on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 11:08am

Leave-in conditioners make managing those epic knots so much easier. Photo by Meghan Rose

These leave-in conditioners and detangling sprays are a key pro-parent hack for no-more-tears!

Leave-in conditioner has become a year-round, must-have product in our household. It is crucial to taming the tears for any long-haired kids after swimming or in early mornings when rushing to get hair brushed before school. My bathroom is littered with multiple bottles of hair detangler sprays, and now I'm happy to share the five products that finally brought peace to our marathon combing sessions.

We also have epic battles about great sunscreen in our house. So I went and got expert opinions on the best reef-safe sunscreens for kids and babies, and now we have tangle-free hair and protected skin every morning. Whew.

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