Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

AYSO Soccer Fall Registration Still Has a Few Spots

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  AYSO Region 69 has been serving the communities of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and adjoining neighborhoods since 1975, and has consistently been recognized as a Platinum Region for its outstanding program. All children with birth dates between 2006 and … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Adolescent Cannabis Use

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The Wall Street Journal ran an opinion piece on June 6 “Cannabis and the Violent Crime Surge” that noted a meta-analysis found the risk of perpetrating violence was more than twice as high for young adults who used … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School Graduates 850

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER Most graduations are special. For the graduates, it means that a new chapter in their life has begun, and to say goodbye to the past four years of their life. For the parents of the graduates, it … Continue reading →

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Rockies Capture PPBA Mustang World Series

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The Rockies captured the Mustang World Series by playing six innings without errors against the Cubs, defeating them 5-2 on May 31 at the Palisades Recreation Center. Head coach Ollie Dunn credited the victory to the players and parents, noting … Continue reading →

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Ballons & Bubbles Returns to The Draycott

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Prior to the pandemic, Palisadian Marissa Hermer, co-owner of The Draycott, introduced a child/parent-friendly event, Ballons & Bubbles, at the restaurant on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Children were treated to a “Balloon” artist and allowed to play on … Continue reading →

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YMCA-Optimist Track Meet Will be Held June 5

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

There is just too much pressure on parents. After all, Tiger Woods’ father started him playing golf when he was 3. The father of Serena and Venus Williams started them with tennis at 4 and 7, respectively. Palisades parents feel … Continue reading →

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Revere Middle School to Host Literary Festival on May 19

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  The PRIDE Booster Club of Paul Revere Middle School is hosting a literary festival “Literacy Brings Us Together” and a book fair from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. The event will be held at 1450 Allenford … Continue reading →

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The High Costs of Extracurriculars Footed by Parents

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

For many students, participation in an extracurricular activity is the key to succeeding in high school. That activity gives them a group of friends and a purpose that might not come from the classroom. According to a study in the … Continue reading →

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Teen Brains and Puberty “Adolessons”

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

By ALISON BURMEISTER Two years ago, Dr. Dolly Klock, a family physician and mother to a teen and a tween, spoke to a group of parents in the library at Palisades Elementary School. She answered questions around healthy screen time, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Rec Center Bathroom Closures Causes Problems

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wrote on Saturday, April 30, around 2 p.m. “I was just at the rec center. It’s at full capacity with every field covered in little leaguers, gyms full of basketball players returning to the rec center for the … Continue reading →

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