And what does that mean for kids? First, the risks. Wildfire smoke includes small particles that can be dangerous for your health. (It’s called particulate matter 2.5). As LAist has reported ...

Moms Randi and Jenny Jaffe launched the LA Lost Stuffy Project to help displaced kids and their families impacted by the Los ...

Leskin said it’s important but difficult to limit media exposure for older kids. He recommends parents keep the news off around children and try to limit the graphic exposure to fire images ...

Years ago, many of my friends and neighbors were under siege by 70-mile-per-hour Santa Ana winds and wildfires, decimating their homes and obliterating their sense of safety and security.

Listen • 2:09 What parents should know about wildfire air quality, ash, and protecting kids Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups that include ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

The Lost Stuffy Project, an initiative to help kids affected by the Southern California wildfires, was highlighted during the ...