Celebrate Positive Parenting Awareness Month this January. Learn about the five principles of positive parenting and resources available in Santa Cruz County...

Learn how parents can model healthy emotional regulation for their children by processing their own big feelings openly using Positive Discipline techniques...

Exploring the need for a nervous-system-informed approach to education for children on the autism spectrum, prioritizing safety, regulation, and connection...

Meet Smokey and Jack, a bonded pair of six-year-old boys looking for a calm, loving home. Jack is the outgoing social butterfly, greeting people with ease and confidence. Smokey is more cautious, but happily follows...

Discover creative ways to engage children with animals through art projects, research, and local classes while supporting animal welfare...

Start 2026 with 12 simple micro habits designed by certified personal trainer Monica Menard to help you achieve long-term health and wellness success...

Explore the personal style and inner growth of three individuals in Santa Cruz as they showcase unique, thrifted, and handmade fashion looks for the new year...

Brad Kava reflects on a frustrating $500 water bill due to a leak and shares updates on local transportation projects and community goals in Santa Cruz...

Santa Cruz High School Band Director Christy Latham joins over 300 directors in the 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade, fulfilling a lifelong dream of musical excellence...

Coco Kettmann shares her experience volunteering for child care in Luang Prabang, Laos, during a three-month family trip to Asia...

A nine-year-old student shares her exciting experience attending a Thai cooking school in Chiang Mai, Thailand, learning to make Pad Thai and mango sticky rice...

Experience Krampus Santa Cruz at Sparky's Holiday Lights on Dec 4! Enjoy millions of lights, walk the grounds, and meet Krampus, St. Nicholas's mischievous counterpart...

Four students share their perspectives on whether kids should enter college directly after high school, discussing career paths, financial savings, and personal choices...

Atlantis Fantasyworld in Santa Cruz celebrates nearly 50 years as a beloved comic book destination, built on owner Joe Ferrara's passion and a strong community...

Santa Cruz mom Brooke Muse launches Rūkus, a free guitar-learning app designed for all ages, blending connective learning with AI-powered features...

Achieve your holiday fitness goals in just 20 minutes with this effective HIIT workout. No equipment needed, perfect for busy schedules...

Discover how presence, not presents, is the best gift for children. Learn parenting tips on setting expectations, communicating effectively, and fostering independence and self-esteem...

Discover how Positive Discipline empowers children as leaders and changemakers. This approach fosters mutual respect, responsibility, emotional intelligence, and social justice...

A young reader shares her experience with "Kidnapped From Ukraine, Under Attack" by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch and interviews the author about the book and her writing journey...

Discover how holiday rhythms, connection, predictable routines, and sensory pauses can help children and families navigate December's shifts with calm and attunement...

Discover the heartwarming journey of Kevin, a one-eyed miniature poodle, from a traumatized stray to a beloved "Clinic Dog" and finally finding his forever home...

Discover holiday magic in Downtown Santa Cruz with free, family-friendly events for all ages. Enjoy parades, Santa visits, craft afternoons, movies, and support local businesses...