Stefanie Ritoper
As engagement producer for our early childhood coverage, I work to bring voices from parents, caregivers, and educators into our newsroom. Some days I share resources with families by mail and others I distribute cameras to parents and child care providers.
Before coming to this newsroom, I worked for more than 10 years in mission-driven organizations, including the UCLA Labor Center and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy. I’m lucky to have been schooled by organizers, who know you have to work hard to make democracy accessible for everyone.
Culver City is my hometown and one of the best things about L.A. is a backyard BBQ on a warm summer night. Also, L.A. is many cities and many countries sandwiched together. Even having grown up here, I still constantly discover new things.
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We take this question to the best experts in SoCal on this topic — parents — who give their tips for facing the unknown during pregnancy.
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Parenthood means big transitions — huge changes for your body, your perspective, and your identity. Your questions, answered.
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You asked us questions about baby development. Occupational therapist Dairian Roberts joined LAist’s text service Hey bb to give some answers.
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Prepárese afilando sus lápices y abriendo su hoja de cálculo. Hoy hablaremos del embarazo y el trabajo: desde el permiso de ausencia del trabajo y las acomodos en el trabajo durante el embarazo, hasta dónde puedes extraer leche cuando regrese al trabajo.
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We asked for your stories, and you delivered a clear message: "Plan your postpartum better than your birth." Here's how.
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Sharpen your pencils and open your spreadsheets. We’re going to talk about pregnancy and work — from family leave to accommodations during pregnancy, and where you can pump when you return to work.
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Pregnancy is a time of transition, with so many unknowns. Your body’s changing in all kinds of ways, and you’re feeling all the feels. And there are so many questions.
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Finding child care in Southern California can be time-consuming, confusing, and “cripplingly expensive.” We’re here to help.
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Parents are stressed and no quantity of Bluey episodes can make it better. Here are some answers to your questions about time off and sick leave for California families.
