Learn how Positive Discipline and person-centered care provide essential support and dignity for caregivers of older adults in an aging society...
A lemonade stand may look like a folding table, a paper sign, and a pitcher of something slightly too sweet. But to a kid, it can feel like opening their very first business. First Comes...
Local dads share their favorite fatherhood memories, plus how a simple lemonade stand can teach children valuable lessons about planning, work, and money management...
John Louis Koenig reviews three exceptional children's books that entertain and educate: 'This Is Not My Hat,' 'Moon,' and 'Others.'...
Drawn2Art celebrates 40 years of teaching realistic drawing and painting to students of all ages, with local studios in Los Gatos and Aptos offering year-round classes and summer camps...
Sheila Borgman shares the joy of family volunteering at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and how you can support local animals through fostering and fundraising...
Discover how local Santa Cruz fashionistas like Dillan, Chris, Bailey, and Suki are using thrifty finds and unique accessories to beat the June gloom...
Why does the Corralitos Cultural Center (CCC) feel like a creative vortex? Could be it is what happens when musicians, artists, builders and scientists keep running into one another – Corralitos is literally a wide...
Publisher Brad Kava discusses the Santa Cruz Symphony's family Pops concert and the vital importance of quality children's footwear for active kids...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries is excited to kick-off summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Plant a Seed, Read! This theme is rooted in the concept of farm-to-table. A farm grows...
Never turn your back on the ocean. Author Richard Stockton shares safety tips for the Pacific coast after a harrowing personal encounter with a rogue wave...
Publisher Brad Kava celebrates the unique spirit of Santa Cruz County mothers and highlights local Mother's Day events, from the redwoods to live music...
Learn how to turn toddler meltdowns into valuable teaching moments that foster emotional intelligence and communication skills rather than power struggles...
Shira Coleman Hagar shares how shifting from rigid household rules to a set of core values can empower children to make healthy and respectful choices...
Understanding how the nervous system impacts behavior and why internal safety is the critical foundation for learning, connection, and emotional growth in children...
Aptos artist Diane Levin showcases her figurative/abstract animal portrait paintings at the Aptos Public Library through June 30...
Jaime McFadden explores what mothers truly need for Mother’s Day: real support, intentional time, and self-care instead of just commercial gifts...
Local mothers Jane, Heidi, Theresia, and Yvonne share their stories of motherhood and what truly makes Mother's Day special, from quality time to handmade gifts...
Certified Personal Trainer Monica Menard debunks three common postpartum fitness myths and offers advice on safely rebuilding strength after baby...
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Expanded Learning department is revolutionizing summer break by providing free camps, from horseback riding to college prep...
Any dog can bite if provoked. Learn how to stay safe, choose the right pet for your lifestyle, and prevent dog bites with these essential tips from experts...
Spring is here! Experiment with textures and silhouettes using these three examples of great spring outfits from the streets of Santa Cruz...