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51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsYou’ve known us for more than 40 years as the trusty monthly Los Angeles-based magazine full of stories, inspiration and fun events. Now we want to bring you even more inspiration. Join us as we talk to parents, experts, authors, community leaders and celebrities. This is us—raising kids in L.A. and trying to figure it out day by day.
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Sometimes We Just Need a Hug
December 14, 2022 18:29 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBHello everyone! Welcome back to our L.A. Parent podcast, where we chat about all things parenting. How are you all doing in the midst of all the holiday planning? This time of the year can be so magical and exhausting at the same time. So far, we have put up our tree, baked cookies, went through getting sick several times, ant problems in our kitchen, toddler meltdowns and so it goes. Our digital editor and mom, Nina Harada, shares her moments of connection with her daughter in the midst o...
Taking Note
November 17, 2022 04:55 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBHello everyone and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast where we chat about all things parenting with our host, Nina Harada -- first time mom and the digital editor at L.A. Parent. Back from a weekend mommy/daughter trip up the central coast, Nina says she realizes how much our kids teach us. This past weekend was all about the importance of taking a moment to notice and appreciate the small transitions in our lives. As adults we have so much on our to-do list that we don't want to stop...
Moments of Gratitude
November 03, 2022 22:51 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast where we chat about all things parenting with our Digital Editor, first-time mom and L.A. native Nina Harada. As we kick off the holiday season, we're talking about gratitude and savoring the moments when that overwhelming feeling of dreams coming true washes over us. Nina and her husband had been longing for a feeling of community in Los Angeles for many years and this year during the hectic festivities of Halloween, they realized i...
Intentional Moments of Connection
October 19, 2022 18:53 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where we chat about all things life and parenting. Today, our host Nina Harada is about to celebrate her wedding anniversary -- dinner (just her and her husband) and their special ritual of writing and reflecting on their lives together in a shared journal. These moments of intentional connections are so important for our well-being. Listen in as Nina shares her intimate thoughts on honoring the seasons of our lives. For date nigh...
A Moms Getaway and Life Lessons
October 07, 2022 01:54 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBHello everyone and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where we talk about all things parenting. Today, our host, digital editor and first-time mom Nina Harada is back from a wellness getaway with two of her close mom friends. It wasn't easy make this trip happen, but once they did they came back not only refreshed and recharged, but also a little more reflective on life and the parenting journey. Tune in to hear about the insights learned while having lunch poolside and deep diving int...
Friends Who Get It
September 22, 2022 00:55 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBHello and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where we chat about all things parenting. Today, our host Nina Harada, digital editor, L.A.-native and first-time mom, is savoring her friend time this past weekend. How nice to connect with other young families trying to figure our the daily challenges of raising a toddler. A backyard BBQ and a picnic in the park were the best medicine for mom exhaustion and renewed energy. Being in community with others navigating the parenting journey is ...
Navigating Family Dynamics
September 08, 2022 21:08 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast with our Digital Editor and first-time L.A. mom Nina Harada. Today we're chatting about family dynamics -- with parents, in-laws, siblings and other important adults in your child's life. When do you speak up? When is it better to just let it go? Do you wish you spoke up more? Well, you are not alone. As parents, this is a tricky area to navigate. We know family members are coming from a place of love and they want the very best for ...
Life with a Toddler & Sensory Overload
August 27, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBWelcome back to the LA Parent podcast. This week’s episode is about sensory overload as a parent. Last episode Nina Harada, our digital editor and first-time mom, talked about burn out, and two weeks later she still hasn't taken her own advice. She's realizing that the burn out is less about lack of sleep or never-ending domestic chores, and more about her own nervous system. With a toddler, it’s easy for our senses to feel overwhelmed. Nina's nervous system always feels like on high alert a...
Give Yourself the Permission Slip
August 10, 2022 19:13 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast with our Digital Editor and first-time mom Nina Harada. Today we're giving ourselves and all of you permission to take some time for yourself. As we get ready for our kids to head back to school, we're wondering what happened to all of our summer plans and how did the break go by so fast! As the days turn to weeks, we want to remind you to take the time to honor your needs. Whatever you need to feel rested and recharged, give yoursel...
Honoring Your Child's Inner Spirit
July 29, 2022 19:40 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBWelcome back families. In today's episode, our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina, gives us an update on her daughter’s gymnastics class and realizes the class was less about balance beams and somersaults. For her daughter, it was more about the excitement of the room, the colors of the mats and other observations. She was more interested in other aspects of the class and the space than staying in line. But when we’re so used to following the rules as adults, how do we find that balance...
Extracurriculars -- How Much is too Much?
July 14, 2022 16:19 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBWelcome back to the L.A. Parent Podcast with Nina Harada -- Digital Editor and first-time mom. Today Nina has husband on the show as they chat about finding the right extracurricular activity for their 3-year-old daughter. It was her husband who took the lead in the finding a gymnastic class and so far it seems like a great fit. Should they be doing more? Music? Art? As parents we want to provide all the opportunities for our children. But how do we know what the ideal number of classes ar...
Transitions Are Hard
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBHello and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where our host, first-time mom and L.A. Parent Digital Editor Nina Harada talks all things parenting -- the joys, the challenges and all the feelings that come with parenting. Nina and her family recently spent 2 weeks in North California visiting with her husband's family. Being away from home and the daily routine is not easy for any of us, especially not easy for a toddler. Join us as Nina shares about her family's adventures, tantrums,...
Family Road Trips
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where we're celebrating summer and making travel memories. What's your summer adventure plan? Beach? mountains? camping? maybe a road trip? Our host and Digital Editor Nina Harada was back on the 5 this week with her family heading to the Bay Area. This is a road she has travelled often, first with her dad, then as a student at Berkeley and now with her family visiting her in-laws. There is something magical about long stretches o...
The Pressure We Put On Ourselves
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHello families and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast, where we chat about all things parenting with our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada. Today, we're wondering why we put so much pressure on ourselves to get everything "perfect," especially when it comes important moments like a much-anticipated weekend away. The last few weeks were filled with fun times and adventures for Nina and family, but also with emergency room visits while visiting a local hot spring and a belo...
How Do You Travel as A Family?
May 19, 2022 00:31 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MBHello and welcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast. Today our host, Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, is sharing her summer vacation memories from her childhood and how she wants to create different traditions for her daughter and family. Nina's summers growing up were spent in Japan with her maternal grandparents. Once she finished school in L.A., she flew to Japan with her mom and started school there 6 days a week. The idea of summer camp, family road trips or visiting nation...
Mother's Day -- And all the Feelings That Come With It
May 04, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBWelcome back families. Today we're chatting about Mother's Day. Hmmm, what do you think? There is a lot of messaging that comes with this day. Do you brush if off as a "cheesy" holiday filled with marketing gimmicks or do you lean into it and celebrate your way? So much goes into the daily life of a mom. Raising a tiny human is not always celebrated or appreciated. This year our digital editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, is giving herself permission to enjoy this day. And she is urgin...
Lean Into the Adventure
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBWelcome back to the L.A. Parent podcast. Our host, Digital Editor and first-time mom Nina Harada just got back from a family weekend getaway to Ojai. Tune in as she shares the not-so-perfect moments traveling with a wonderful, spirited 3-year-old. As parents we've learned that traveling with young kids is not always a "vacation." But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it for what it is -- an opportunity to make family memories. Yes, there will be spilled food, tantrums and pure exhaustion. And...
The In Between Place
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBWelcome back, families. Today our Digital Editor and first time mom Nina Harada shares about feeling "in between" being someone's mom and being someone's daughter. After a recent family trip to Joshua Tree with her sister's family and her dad, Nina is wondering how to best navigate shifting family dynamics. Do you openly discuss roles before a holiday gathering or family trip? Does that help diminish some of the bickering and hurt feelings? Exactly what do you say? We would love to learn fro...
Who Am I, Beside a Parent?
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHappy Spring Families! We're so happy to have you back to our L.A. Parent. podcast. Today our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, is sharing her intimate thoughts on who she is besides Naomi's mom. Before she became a mom three years ago, Nina had a career, hobbies, interests and curiosities. But as a mom to a toddler, her life pretty much now revolves around her daughter. Her situation is completely normal and so are her feelings that something is missing, but what is that somet...
Not As Alone As We Think
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBWelcome back to the L.A. Parent Podcast, where we chat about the joys and the challenges of parenting. Today, our Digital Editor and first-time mom Nina Harada takes us through her not-so-fun weekend that started off with a much-needed night out with friends and then took her back home to a sick daughter, an emergency room visit and more unwelcome surprises. As Nina kept wishing her parents lived closer to her, that familiar feeling of aloneness took over. But a friend's check-in text can ch...
Growing up Fast
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBHello families and welcome to the L.A. Parent podcast. Today our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, shares her surprise and delight when her preschooler tells her how much she "appreciates" the way Nina helps her clean up her toys and books in the kitchen. Did her baby really use the word "appreciate?" It's one of those moments that us parents will have over and over again -- the moment we realize our kids are growing up. Thanks for joining us. We love connecting with you in t...
Find Your Inner Voice
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBWelcome back families. In today's episode our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, shares her ongoing efforts to quiet the chatter around her so she can tune into her own inner voice and allow her instincts to lead her. It's not always easy to find that quiet voice within when we're constantly surrounded by information from social media, family and friends. Tune in and let us know your thoughts and how you tap into your inner voice. Thanks for joining us. We love connecting with...
Running Out of Steam
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBHi families! What a ride 2022 has been so far. How are you guys doing? As our Digital Editor and first-time mom Nina Harada shares on this episode, we're all feeling a bit (actually maybe a lot) drained lately. With the threat of COVID still very much with us, family and friends getting sick despite vaccines and boosters, we are starting to run out of steam. A simple trip to the grocery with a toddler quickly turns into arguments over proper masking wearing and not touching everything. Nina ...
Something is Brewing
January 12, 2022 20:55 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBHappy New Year families and welcome back to our L.A. Parent Podcast. Today's our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, chats about why she no longer does New Year's Resolutions and is focusing more on her "intentions" for the year. Her focus for this year is "something is brewing." Tune in to hear about how this intention helped her get through the day filled with a screaming toddler who locked herself in the bathroom, a power outage and other everyday life challenges that can feel...
Preparing for all the Holiday Feelings
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBIt's almost that time of the year, when the whole world is telling us to be jolly and festive and fun. But let's be honest, the holidays can also be exhausting, overwhelming and sad at times. Tune in as our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, opens up about her own struggles around this time. Growing up, Nina's family holidays involved mixing her mom's Japanese culture and her dad's Jewish culture. Her husband's childhood memories, however, are of advent calendars and home-made a...
What Does Being a Mom "Feel" Like?
November 24, 2021 21:43 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBHello and Happy Almost Thanksgiving. As we head into the holiday weekend, our digital editor and first-time mom Nina Harada shares her reflections on what it means to feel like a mom. Whatever your journey was to become a parent, is it everything you expected? Did you feel like a parent right away? And what about all the "shoulds" in your mind. This is what a mom "should" do, this is what a parent "should" feel. We're not sure where all those "shoulds" come from, but they don't always serve ...
The Blank Canvas
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBA blank canvas, the unfinished manuscript, training for a half-marathon -- what do these have in common? Tune in as our digital editor and first-time mom shares how motherhood can alter your sense of identity and how an old friend reminded her that just because the canvas she bought weeks ago is still blank doesn't mean she is no longer an artist. Thanks for joining us. We're so excited to connect with you in this space -- a place to be seen, to be heard and to be cheered on. For more par...
The Moment Before the Perfect Instagram Pic
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBWe've all been there -- going through Instagram and seeing all the "perfect" photos of the "perfect" family moments. And then our thoughts come back to us and how we are simply not doing enough with our kids. Did we really spend the whole weekend at home having snacks? Our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada, shares her pumpkin patch adventures with us. Yes, she did manage to get a few great family photos, but she also shares the not-so-perfect moments. There were tears, skinned k...
What Fills You Up?
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MBHi everyone! Today, our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada is asking parents an important question. What fills you up? As parents we're often so busy taking care of everyone else in our family that we forget about us. But we can't show up for the people we love if we're exhausted. This Sunday, Nina worked through her mom guilt and took a couple of hours with her husband to have a lunch date outside and eat delicious tacos in Highlight Park. The simple act of standing in line, fee...
The Epic Meltdown
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MBHappy Fall families. The last week was full of big feelings for our digital editor and first-time mom Nina Harada. Tune in as she shares how her quiet household of 3 adjusted to her mom being in town and how her toddler adjusted to when Nana had to go back home. As we all know, transitions are really hard for kids (and us adults too). Our parenting days are often filled with struggles and wins and we're all learning day by day. Tell us about your struggles and wins. We want to hear from yo...
We're Still in It
September 23, 2021 00:19 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHello families, We've enjoyed hearing from our listeners and L.A. Parent readers about what's on your mind and today we're chatting about how we are still parenting in a pandemic. Hard to believe and hard to process. Tune in as our Digital Editor and first-time mom, Nina Harada takes us on her journey with her daughter who was just shy of 14-months when the pandemic started. There are heartwarming moments of moms helping moms in a local L.A. supermarket, meltdowns at the playground, worryi...
Your Parenting Cheer Squad
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBHello families, we're back with something new with our Digital Editor Nina Harada. Starting this fall, Nina will tackle different parenting topics as we explore this wild ride of parenting we're all on. Raising kids is many things all at once -- joy, laughter, frustration, fear, love, fatigue, gratitude, hope and so much more. We struggle with parenting questions every single day, just like you. But there is one thing we know for sure -- we need each other. We need a community of other paren...
Summer Spectacular: Labor Day Weekend Fun
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBHello families! Labor Day Weekend is coming up and we have some fun ideas for the whole family to enjoy in and around L.A. Our digital editor and first-time mom Nina Harada, is sharing her favorite events for the long weekend. Chili Cook-off with an ocean view, music under the stars, harvest festivals and so much more. Listen in and for more fun events and happenings, plus articles on family travel, education, parenting and more visit laparent.com.
Summer Spectacular: Get Closer to Nature
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBHello L.A. families, today we are chatting about getting closer to nature right here in our own city. Our editor has 5 unique events that will take you on a sunset trail ride, bring you up close and personal with jellyfish, take you on a family fishing adventure and much more. Listen in and tell us some of your favorite spots to escape into nature with your family. For more events and happenings, visit us at laparent.com
Summer Spectacular: Best Outdoor Movies
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MBSummer is not over yet and in this episode we're bring you our top picks for outdoor movies. The big screen and a bowl of popcorn is a great way to continue to enjoy our warm summer nights and make lasting family memories.
Summer Spectacular: Unique Immersive Events in L.A.
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBParents, how often do you get the chance to let go of planning, lists and worries and just have fun? With these 6 unique immersive experiences happening in and around L.A. you will have a few hours to let your imagination soar and make some magical memories with your family. Listen in as our digital editor and L.A. mom shares her top picks. Check our L.A. Parent Calendar of Events online for more fun things to do with your kids.
Best Outdoor Music Events in and around L.A.
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBDo you remember your first concert? There is something so special about experiencing music live with a group of people. Our editor has gathered the best 5 music events happening outdoors. Pack your picnic blanket and chairs and head out with your family and enjoy the show and make great family memories. Check out our LA. Parent Calendar of Events for more fun things to do with your family.
Live Theatre is Back! Check out our Editor's Top Picks
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBWhat marks summer in L.A. for you? For many of us is all about live theatre. Our digital editor and new mom highlights her top 5 shows happening right now in and around L.A. Listen in and go make some awesome family memories.
Go Sightseeing in L.A. with These 5 Events
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBOur Summer Spectacular Series continues with our Digital Editor and first time mom Nina Harada. Tune in as Nina brings us her favorite things to do in and around Los Angeles this summer. Today, she's sharing 5 upcoming events that are sight-specific to our city. These unique L.A. experiences are perfect for families. Go enjoy and make memories.
Summer Spectacular: Best of L.A. Family Events -- Make Food Memories
July 14, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBWe are celebrating sunny days and warm nights in L.A. with our special Summer Spectacular series with our very own L.A. Parent Digital Editor and mom Nina Harada. Nina is our go-to person on all fun events and happenings in and around L.A. So listen in as she shares her top three events that are all about yummy food. Let's go make memories.
The Lee Family: On Making a Covid Feelings Workbook with their 11-year-old Daughter
July 07, 2021 11:48 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBMeet the Lee Family, L.A. residents and the creators of "Big Changes, New Adventures! A Covid Feelings Workbook." The couple's daughter was the inspiration for the book to help kids work through the emotional challenges of the global pandemic. The book features activities such as writing, drawing, movement and breathing techniques to help kids better process their emotions, which can range from sadness to fear. Designed for kids ages 8-12. For more information on the workbook, click HERE.
Part 2 with Multi-Latin Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis: Music, Family & Community
June 30, 2021 11:03 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBWelcome to part 2 of our chat with husband and wife duo Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis about their love of Los Angeles, blending their music and acting careers with parenting, raising their kids bilingually, and their new picture book. Paletero Man is a vibrant debut picture book celebrating the strength of community and inclusivity (on-sale June 1 from HarperCollins Children’s Books). This bilingual read-aloud book is based on Lucky’s diverse Los Angele neighborhood and Latinx culture. The L...
Celebrating Community & Inclusivity with Multi-Latin Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis
June 23, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBWe're so excited to chat with husband and wife duo Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis about their love of Los Angeles, blending their music and acting careers with parenting, raising their kids bilingually, and their new picture book. Paletero Man is a vibrant debut picture book celebrating the strength of community and inclusivity (on-sale June 1 from HarperCollins Children’s Books). This bilingual read-aloud book is based on Lucky’s Los Angeles diverse neighborhood and Latinx culture. The Luck...
How to Gather Your Own Family Stories with Award-winning Bilingual Storyteller Antonio Sacre
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWe have the pleasure of chatting with LA-based father of two, Antonio Sacre. Antonio is an internationally recognized and award-winning bilingual storyteller, author and educator. He has performed at the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center and the National Storytelling Festival. His tales of growing up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American household have inspired children worldwide to gather their own family stories and become storytellers themselves. His stories have been publishe...
K-LOVE Radio's Omar & Argelia on Raising Daughters in L.A.
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBOmar y Argelia Show on K-LOVE 107.5 FM has been among the top-rated morning shows in Los Angeles for many years. This married team of Argelia Atilano and Omar Velasco have been business partners for 18 years this summer and married for 13. We're so excited to catch up with these two tesoros, aka treasures, of Los Angeles. Argelia & Omar, welcome. Bienvenidos!
Talking to Kids about Hookups, Porn and Consent Part 2 with Peggy Orenstein
June 02, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this two-part series with New York Times Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein we delve into how to talk to our kids about sex, relationships, consent and all the emotions and feelings involved. Orenstein's latest book is Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent and Navigating the New Masculinity. Her other books include Girls & Sex, Cinderella Ate My Daughter and Waiting for Daisy as well as Don’t Call Me Princess, Flux, and the classic SchoolGirls. A contributing writer for ...
Talking to Kids about Hookups, Porn and Consent with Peggy Orenstein
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this two-part series with New York Times Bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein we delve into how to talk to our kids about sex, relationships, consent and all the emotions and feelings involved. Orenstein's latest book is Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent and Navigating the New Masculinity. Her other books include Girls & Sex, Cinderella Ate My Daughter and Waiting for Daisy as well as Don’t Call Me Princess, Flux, and the classic SchoolGirls. A contributing writer for...
Part 2 with Debbie Allen on Arts Education, Finding Creativity & Mentoring Young Dancers
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBWe're continuing our chat with the iconic Debbie Allen in a two-part series about the importance of cultivating creativity in our kids and the critical need for arts education in schools. An internationally recognized director, choreographer, author, dancer and actor, Ms. Allen has touched the lives of many young dancers in Los Angeles through the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for...
Arts Education, Finding Creativity & Mentoring Young Dancers with Debbie Allen
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWe're thrilled to chat with the iconic Debbie Allen in a two-part series about the importance of cultivating creativity in our kids and the critical need for arts education in schools. An internationally recognized director, choreographer, author, dancer and actor, Ms. Allen has touched the lives of many young dancers in Los Angeles through the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for ...
Love, Becoming Parents & Dual Broadcast Careers with NBC's Gadi Schwartz and Kim Tobin
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBWe know them as award-winning newscasters on TV covering breaking stories. Gadi Schwartz is a national correspondent for NBC News, host of the @Overview on Peacock and Stay Tuned on @Snapchat. You’ve seen Kim Tobin all around L.A., from Long Beach to Santa Clarita, covering stories for NBC4. The couple is expecting their first child, a girl, in June. During our chat, they'll take us through how they ended up dating (different cities, a news station in common, Schwartz’ mom, a snowstorm — i...