TOY LOAN PROGRAMS
- DPSS Toy Loan Program
- Toys may be borrowed once a week. Sites throughout LA County listed on website.
- East Rancho Dominguez Service Center: 310-603-7401, 15116 South Atlantic Ave. Compton, CA90221
- Monday through Thursday, 1pm-4:30pm
- McClaney Family Resource Center, Regional Center, South Central LA: 213-744-7000
- McClaney Family Resource Center, 2500 S. Western Ave., LA, CA 90018
- Toy loan program, play dates, helpline for parents and caregivers in English and Spanish, referrals, peer counseling support, parent support groups, educational sessions, outreach, literacy lab, lending library for special needs, toy loan program.
CHARTS FOR MANAGING BEHAVIORS
- Daily Schedule Chart For Kids
- Taking Charge of my Feelings and Behaviors Chart For Kids
- Calming Down Practice Card For Kids
- Many More Charts and Schedules
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
- Nutrition Classes and Cooking Demonstrations
- Department of Public Health: 310-603-7401, 11am, 2nd Thursday of every month.
- East Rancho Dominguez Service Center: 15116 South Atlantic Ave. Compton, CA90221
- Palmdale Family Resource Center: 1-213-438-5580, Towne Square 2072 E. Palmdale Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93550, M-F 9am-6pm, sat. 9am-12pm
- Free health and wellness classes (including chronic disease prevention, prevention of asthma, diabetes, obesity), cooking, nutrition and exercise classes. Open to everyone.
- Assistance with applying for free or low-cost health coverage.
- The Children’s Clinic: 844-822-4646
- Locations: 10 locations in Long Beach and Bellflower
- Healthy eating and exercise program for children and teens including those with special healthcare needs and chronic illnesses.
- Behavioral health care, trauma-informed physical health care, medical home
PARENTING AND FAMILY VIDEO LIBRARY
- VIDEOS ON SLEEP
- VIDEOS ON EXERCISE
- Zumba for Kids
- Exercise for kids, teens and adults in English
- Exercise for kids, teens and adults in Spanish
- Yoga At-Home for Kids, Teens and Adults in English
- 7 Minute Exercise: free, downloadable app with short, intense exercise options, available at the app store on your phone
- VIDEOS ON HEALTHY COOKING FOR KIDS AND PARENTS (Note: most websites have more recipes available)
- VIDEOS ON COPING WITH ANGER AND ANXIETY
- B is for Breath, by Dr. Melissa Boyd
- Excellent book read aloud (ages 4 through adult) for coping with stress
- I can handle it! By Laurie Wright
- Excellent book read aloud (ages 4 through adult) for learning to manage emotions
- Coping with anger: https://youtu.be/MuCVTTT2BAQ and https://youtu.be/DbpTohPUhMw
- Managing worry and anxiety for school-age kids
- Video Stories for pre-school and young school-age, to Soothe Worry:
- Listening to my Body
- Learn Belly Breathing with Esme and Roy, ages 0-6
- Guided Meditation for Sleep for Kids/Teens/Adults
- Guided Meditation for Sleep for Kids with autistic spectrum disorders
- Mindfulness videos for kids, Teens and Adults
- Guided Muscle Relaxation for Kids, teens and adults
- Meditation for Kids, Compassion
- Meditation for Kids, Loving Kindness
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Teens and Adults
- 4 Progressive Relaxation exercises to Help Anxiety and Sleep in kids
- Mindfulness (butterfly breathing) in Spanish
- 5-Minute Daily Meditation in Spanish
- 7-Minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids, Teens and Adults
- Sensory Calming Music for Kids
- B is for Breath, by Dr. Melissa Boyd
- VIDEOS ON DEVELOPMENT
- CDC Milestones
- Milestones in Spanish and English ages 2 mos-5 yrs. Includes video and photo examples of milestones listed. Also lists concerning signs.
- Developmental Milestones: General Guidelines for your child’s development
- CDC Milestones
- VIDEOS ON GENERAL PARENTING TOPICS
- https://www.allbabiescry.com
- Videos for new parents about coping with crying and colic. For free access, use code COVID19 on the website.
- How To Prepare Kids for Going Back to School
- How To Start Conversations With Your Kids
- How to Know if Your Child Might Need Counseling
- What to Expect When You Go to Counseling
- Moms Discuss Postpartum Depression
- https://www.allbabiescry.com
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
- Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)
- https://www.lapl.org/teens
- Offers a variety of free services online. All students in Los Angeles Unified School District are automatically issued a library card and can look up their number online even without having a physical card. Online test prep is available for standardized tests. Free online tutoring is available M-F 11am-11pm for all grades and levels. Offers online storytime for young children and an online kindergarten readiness program. Access to e-books and audiobooks.
- Free App with Bedtime Stories for Kids
- Scribbles, sketches and stories with children’s author, David Hyde Costello (pre-school and school age, drawing and story-telling lessons)
- How to Make a Puppet Show and Tell a Story, with artist, David Hyde Costello (pre-school and school-age)
- Free, online books for parents to read or listen children (pre-school and school-age)
- Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda
- Listening to my Body
- I believe in myself! By Laurie Wright
- Confidence builder book read aloud for kids, ages 4-11
- I like myself, by Karen Beaumont
- Book read aloud for ages 0-5.
- Daily online activities for kids of all ages: open this link and put in your child’s age
- Activities for Kids in Spanish
- Online educational/arts and reading activities
- Sesame Street and PBS
- Both have websites with lots of educational videos for kids on topics like friendship, kindness, coping with anger and anxiety, learning about your body and the importance of play (for pre-school and young school-age kids):
- 10 Podcasts for Kids that Parents Can Enjoy Too
- Parent-Child interactive activities that encourage self-expression (school-age and tweens)
- Easy-to-Use, Free Learning Apps By Age
- Virtual Tours for Kids and Parents Online:
- National Parks
- Google Earth, The World’s Most Detailed Globe
- The Surface of Mars
- San Diego Zoo Animal Cams (animals are filmed all day)
- Smithsonian Zoo Animal Cams (animals are filmed all day)
- See How Everyday Activities Light Up Your Child’s Brain
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