Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Early Education Local Families Can Trust

Choosing the right early education program for your child is a critical decision that shapes their...

Visible and Invisible

This year I have the honor of guiding our senior class in carrying out a capstone project. They came...

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy rites of passage can include pregnancy portraits, baby showers or blessing ways, and many...

Learning to Cook Gourmet, Locally Grown Food

Santa Cruz Schools are on a mission to change the way your kids think about vegetables. For the...

Santa Cruz Schools Selected as America’s Healthiest

All 10 campuses in the Santa Cruz City School District have placed on the Alliance for a Healthier...

Fall Financial Tips for Families

As the leaves turn and the cool breeze sets in, fall brings a season of cozy gatherings and family...

Celebrating RC Fam’s Connections

Raíces y Cariño/RC Fam and the Mother’s Milk Bank California are excited to announce the grand...

Students Share Their Creative Projects

Last month, TEDxMeritAcademy hosted an inspiring event featuring seven talented teen speakers who...

Why Neighbors Matter for Your Self-Care Routine

  In the wise words of Fred Rogers, “I’ve always wanted a neighbor like you,” something our entire...

Building Healthy Sleep Habits

Isn’t sleep just the best? I definitely love it! As a parent, though, you quickly learn that the...

Children’s Museum of Discovery Celebrates 10 Years

This fall marks an exciting milestone for the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery as it...

What the Kids Are Saying

My 8-year-old came home last week speaking a new language. No, it wasn’t the Spanish he’s studying...

YES on Bonds, No on Bullying and a Fun Poem

School’s back and I’m feeling a mix of seriousness and fun.  Let’s start with the...

Dive Into Health with The Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery is turning 10 this year and kicking off a season of...