9-year-old Anaïs Kettmann shares her exciting first experience attending a Santa Cruz Warriors basketball game, from mascot sightings to meeting her principal...

Join 11-year-old Coco Kettmann on a challenging and fruity 10-day family bike adventure from Germany to Prague, complete with flat tires and Czech treats...

James Norbury's The Cat Who Taught Zen is a beautifully illustrated woodland tale that offers simple but profound Zen wisdom for both children and adults...

MusicalMe celebrates 30 years of the Music Together program in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, having served over 65,000 children and families since 1996...

Discover why understanding a child's unique identity beyond a diagnosis is crucial for their development and well-being through relationship-based support...

Learn how to use gamification to end power struggles with your children and foster connection through play...

A local Rotarian initiates a Rotary International global grant to provide vocational training and clean water to the Ssaku Senior Secondary School in Uganda...

Soquel Unified Elementary School District begins major campus upgrades including new amphitheaters, synthetic turf fields, and parking improvements...

Good oral health is essential for children's success in school and overall well-being. Learn why dental checkups and habits matter for your child's growth...

Explore rewarding careers in animal welfare, from veterinarians and animal control officers to volunteering at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter...

Learn what Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) really is, how to avoid making it worse, and management strategies through neutral alignment and 360-degree breathing...

Discover how the Santa Cruz County Breastfeeding Coalition and local programs support families with breastfeeding education and community health resources...

A new Grand Jury report identifies Santa Cruz County as one of the top 20% most dangerous California counties for pedestrians, urging for Vision Zero implementation...

Gina Castañeda founded The Aztecas Youth Soccer Academy to provide Watsonville's at-risk youth a safe place to compete and grow beyond gang life...

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...