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Connected Family Fun, LA: Arlington Gardens

June 25, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

Arlington Gardens Arlington Gardens is a magical place for families, especially for the little ones. And, admission to the park is free. This 3-acre sanctuary is hidden on the corner of Arlington Drive and South Pasadena Avenue in Pasadena, California. The Durand estate, one of the most elegant homes in Pasadena’s “Millionaires’ Row,” once stood on this spot. This 17,000 square foot, 50- room mansion was once surrounded by stunning gardens and a perimeter of Cherokee roses. From ...read more

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Welcome to Abby’s Blog: Connected Family Fun LA

June 12, 2018 by Abby McCarrel Leave a Comment

Connected Family Fun LA I am thrilled to be starting my Connected Family Fun LA blogging journey. I hope to entice you to join me and along the way, excite and inform you. This blog will combine two things I love; working to help families stay connected in our modern social culture and the love of adventure. In each blog entry, I will feature one of my favorite outings in and around the city of Los Angeles. There is so much to love about this amazing city. I could venture out every day for the ...read more

Filed Under: Blog Introduction Tagged With: Abuse, Beaches, Bonding, Children, Clinical Social Worker, Disneyland, Family, Family Therapist, Family Therapy, Hiking, In-Home Family Therapy, Los Angeles, Neglect, Outings

Abby not only does amazing work with families, but she also takes the time and effort to thoughtfully engage with her community and educate them on important topics such as family systems, mental health, child development, nervous system regulation, the parent/child bond, the needs of Highly Sensitive People and much more. When you read Abby’s work, you know immediately that she “does her homework,” as it’s well-researched, but more importantly you can sense her passion and commitment. I highly recommend Abby for anyone looking to improve the harmony within their family!

Connected Family Fun, LA: Arlington Gardens

S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW

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