Cassandra Lane

2 weeks ago | laparent.com | Cassandra Lane

My family and I have not stepped inside a zoo for many years, but when we had a collective slice of time last Saturday morning, we headed to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to take a safari excursion and get a peek at the park’s new features. In L.A., we charged up our car and let our newly licensed 17-year-old son, Sol, take the wheel for the 2 1/2-hour drive.

4 weeks ago | laparent.com | Cassandra Lane

For years, I dreamed of working from home, eschewing L.A. traffic and carving out more quality time with family. In 2020, that dream became a reality because of a nightmare: the pandemic. But even when much of the world went back to office work, my publishers made our remote status long-term. While I enjoy the ease of working from home as much as I had once envisioned, there are days I’d rather be anywhere else. Thankfully, coffeehouses aren’t the only option.

1 month ago | laparent.com | Cassandra Lane

We’re almost halfway through the year, and what a century 2025 has already been. As summer approaches, my wish is that you find a way to slow down and savor even the smallest sweet moments before they melt into memories. In my own home, we are preparing to celebrate an exciting milestone: Our son, Sol, is graduating from high school this June. You’re tired of hearing this, but the years really do fly. So even if you’ve had a rough day with a colicky baby or a sulking tween, take heart.

1 month ago | laparent.com | Cassandra Lane

If you’re anything like my family, “Last Minute” could be your family’s surname. I don’t say that to shame us. No — we are an overworked, overscheduled bunch who should be handed trophies for keeping as many balls as we do juggling in air. But if you’ve let signing your kids up for summer camp slip from your orbit this year, don’t fret.  Here is a roundup of some flexible summer camps in and around L.A. County.

Dec 23, 2024 | laparent.com | Cassandra Lane

In a playful blitz of fitness and fun, the Los Angeles Rams teamed up with Dr. Bill Releford, owner of Bloom Ranch in Acton to tackle childhood wellness head-on at Tarzana Elementary School. The early December NFL PLAY 60 event wasn’t just about burning calories; it was a full-field press on the importance of nutrition and exercise in young lives. As students ran, jumped and laughed their way through various activities, they were also planting the seeds for lifelong healthy habits.