Messages From the Mouths of Babes Around the World

Children between the ages of 7 and 14 should think about what message they would send to all the children in the world and how that message would be sent. Then send those good thoughts to the Children’s Summit Contest because the 10 winning U.S. entrants will get to go to the third annual Children’s Summit, May 21-24 at Disneyland Paris. Sponsors are Disney Magazine Publishing in Europe and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Parents and teachers may call (800) 654-6839 to order entry forms. The contest deadline is April 15.

Events

“Grandparenting in the ‘90s: A Pediatrician’s Perspective” will be Wednesday’s topic at Huntington Memorial Hospital. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Braun Auditorium, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. Free; optional box lunch $4.50. Reservations required: (818) 397-3147 . . . Families in Need, which assists homeless families, will have a benefit square dance Saturday. 7:30 p.m. $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. The fund-raiser will be held at Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Call David Levinson at (213) 467-8933 to make reservations.

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On March 26, the Coalition of Parent Support hosts a discussion on child support and visitation with family law attorney Ed Montgomery. 7:30 p.m. Sherman Oaks Galleria, Community Room, 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. Call (818) 413-2677 for details . . . If you are raising an active 2-year-old, you might want to take a free course, “The Terrible Twos,” at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. March 26, 7:30-9 p.m. 455 S. Main St., Orange. Registration is required: (714) 532-8887 . . . “How to Get the Most Out of Your Relationship” is a free seminar taking place March 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. Ashley Children’s Psychology Center, 9036 Reseda Blvd., Suite 204, Northridge. Call (818) 886-3531 to reserve a spot.

Share family treasures and memorabilia at the Reminiscence Club on March 27, 3-4 p.m. Free. Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center auditorium on Laurel Street south of Los Feliz Road and east of Central Avenue. For reservations, call (818) 502-2396 . . . All aboard the “Once Upon a Time Express” where kids 4 to 7 will enjoy games and stories. March 30, 9 a.m. Free. Once Upon a Time Children’s Bookstore, 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Call (818) 248-9668 for more information.

* This family roundup appears on Sundays. Items to be considered should be mailed 3 1/2 weeks before the event to Candace A. Wedlan, The Family File, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053. Fax: (213) 237-4888.