Celebrate the United States' 250th birthday with a roundup of July 4th parades across Santa Cruz County, from the 'World's Shortest Parade' to a flyover in Watsonville...
Editor Brad Kava warns about the life-and-death importance of sneaker wave awareness and celebrates local student success in the latest issue of Growing Up in Santa Cruz...
Sneaker waves at Panther Beach are deadly because they arrive when people feel safe. Learn the three essential rules to stay safe on the Santa Cruz coast...
Explore the fascinating stories behind Santa Cruz's urban forest, from prehistoric 'dinosaur trees' to the historic black walnut tree on Cedar Street...
Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy explores the impact of addictive online design on children and provides strategies for parents to set boundaries and protect mental health...
Sibling conflict is normal and healthy. Learn how to remain neutral, build problem-solving skills, and foster lifelong bonds between your children...
Explore why 'it takes a village' is more than just an old saying and how supporting families as a whole leads to stronger, more confident children...
June was Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Jaime McFadden explores why men’s mental health is a "silent epidemic" and how to create safe spaces for support...
Learn how intentional core work stabilizes the lumbar spine and eases lower back pain with these safe prenatal and postpartum exercises from trainer Monica Menard...
Discover how the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's Humane Education program is teaching children empathy, responsibility, and compassion through direct animal interaction...
Sadie Maher shares her journey as one of the first girls to join Scouting America, from camping in Big Sur to becoming an Eagle Scout...
A review of two enchanting new children's books, Wildspeak and The Outermost Mouse, exploring nature, imagination, and finding courage through change...
Success is often the culmination of lessons learned from failure. Back in my early 20s, I opened an environmental fundraising company that quickly lost $100,000 in six months. Devastated and unsure what to do next...
The 20-Minute Stroller Workout By Monica Menard B.A. Certified Personal Trainer and Prenatal Postpartum Specialist These moves prepare you for the demands of motherhood and are postpartum safe. Both should be primary goals for all...
Explore the history of the classic 'woody' station wagon, from its practical beginnings to its iconic status in California's surf culture and the Woodies on the Wharf event...
Summer offers a unique opportunity for families to slow down and reconnect through nervous system regulation and emotionally safe parenting strategies...
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...