New decade, same ol’ question: what’s the best parenting approach? Check out Long Beach-based Functional Families’ two upcoming parenting workshops, “Parenting Tools For a New Generation” and “Mindful Parenting & Yoga.”

Some things to love and share with loved ones: My Child ID, the palm-sized organizer designed to safeguard your child; Peter McCarty’s adorable picture book, “Henry In Love”; and Valerie Petrillo’s jam-packed activity book, “A Kid’s Guide To Latino Activities.”

Still shopping? One of the challenges of shopping for the perfect gift for a loved one is finding that happy medium – something that’s fun, affordable useful and quite simply and uniquely them. We share some ideas for kids, tweens and teens (not to mention, the young at heart).

Teachers have a special place in a parent’s heart. They’re allies in a common pursuit to bring out the best in a special student – your kid! Let them know how much they count with these three thoughtfully themed gifts.

We’ve heard of health snacks to go, but Los Angeles husband-and-wife team Theresa and Matt Kiene took it one delicious step further with Homemade Harvey, a drinkable or spoonable fruit snack that’s 100 percent natural.

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LA Kings captain Dustin Brown, the Kings and nonprofit KaBOOM! wants communities to remember the importance of outdoor play for kids. Attend a Play Day block party near you, or plan your own – Brown shows you how!

Enter by August 31!

You read that right. The Happiest Place on Earth wants to give locals (and their wallets) a break this summer by offering this three-day park hopper pass.

If you’re a fan of county fairs, the Orange County Fair has a deal for you.