December 2025 - Growing Up in Santa Cruz https://growingupsc.com Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:46:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 https://growingupsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-Favicon-01-32x32.png December 2025 - Growing Up in Santa Cruz https://growingupsc.com 32 32 Visit Krampus Santa Cruz at Holiday Lights! https://growingupsc.com/visit-krampus-santa-cruz-at-holiday-lights-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-krampus-santa-cruz-at-holiday-lights-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-krampus-santa-cruz-at-holiday-lights-2 https://growingupsc.com/visit-krampus-santa-cruz-at-holiday-lights-2/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:54:28 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78406 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.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/visit-krampus-santa-cruz-at-holiday-lights-2/feed/ 0 Should Kids Enter College After High School? https://growingupsc.com/should-kids-enter-college-after-high-school-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-kids-enter-college-after-high-school-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-kids-enter-college-after-high-school-2 https://growingupsc.com/should-kids-enter-college-after-high-school-2/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:31 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78400 Four students share their perspectives on whether kids should enter college directly after high school, discussing career paths, financial savings, and personal choices.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/should-kids-enter-college-after-high-school-2/feed/ 0 Atlantis Fantasyworld Reaches Superpowered Milestone https://growingupsc.com/atlantis-fantasyworld-reaches-superpowered-milestone-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlantis-fantasyworld-reaches-superpowered-milestone-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlantis-fantasyworld-reaches-superpowered-milestone-2 https://growingupsc.com/atlantis-fantasyworld-reaches-superpowered-milestone-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:30 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78402 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.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/atlantis-fantasyworld-reaches-superpowered-milestone-2/feed/ 4 Local Mom Creates Free Guitar-Learning App https://growingupsc.com/local-mom-creates-free-guitar-learning-app-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-mom-creates-free-guitar-learning-app-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-mom-creates-free-guitar-learning-app-2 https://growingupsc.com/local-mom-creates-free-guitar-learning-app-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:29 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78404 Santa Cruz mom Brooke Muse launches Rūkus, a free guitar-learning app designed for all ages, blending connective learning with AI-powered features.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/local-mom-creates-free-guitar-learning-app-2/feed/ 3 HIIT Your Holiday Goals in 20 Minutes https://growingupsc.com/hiit-your-holiday-goals-in-20-minutes-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiit-your-holiday-goals-in-20-minutes-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiit-your-holiday-goals-in-20-minutes-2 https://growingupsc.com/hiit-your-holiday-goals-in-20-minutes-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:27 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78408 Achieve your holiday fitness goals in just 20 minutes with this effective HIIT workout. No equipment needed, perfect for busy schedules.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/hiit-your-holiday-goals-in-20-minutes-2/feed/ 3 Your Presence is the Best Present https://growingupsc.com/your-presence-is-the-best-present/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-presence-is-the-best-present&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-presence-is-the-best-present https://growingupsc.com/your-presence-is-the-best-present/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:26 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78410 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.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/your-presence-is-the-best-present/feed/ 3 Today’s Children Are Today’s Leaders https://growingupsc.com/todays-children-are-todays-leaders-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=todays-children-are-todays-leaders-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=todays-children-are-todays-leaders-2 https://growingupsc.com/todays-children-are-todays-leaders-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:25 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78412 Discover how Positive Discipline empowers children as leaders and changemakers. This approach fosters mutual respect, responsibility, emotional intelligence, and social justice.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/todays-children-are-todays-leaders-2/feed/ 3 Young Reader Discovers a Powerful Story From Ukraine https://growingupsc.com/young-reader-discovers-a-powerful-story-from-ukraine-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-reader-discovers-a-powerful-story-from-ukraine-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-reader-discovers-a-powerful-story-from-ukraine-2 https://growingupsc.com/young-reader-discovers-a-powerful-story-from-ukraine-2/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:24 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78414 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.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/young-reader-discovers-a-powerful-story-from-ukraine-2/feed/ 0 Holiday Rhythms That Keep Us Connected https://growingupsc.com/holiday-rhythms-that-keep-us-connected-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-rhythms-that-keep-us-connected-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-rhythms-that-keep-us-connected-2 https://growingupsc.com/holiday-rhythms-that-keep-us-connected-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:23 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78416 Discover how holiday rhythms, connection, predictable routines, and sensory pauses can help children and families navigate December's shifts with calm and attunement.

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]]> https://growingupsc.com/holiday-rhythms-that-keep-us-connected-2/feed/ 2 The Heartwarming Story of Kevin the Clinic Dog https://growingupsc.com/the-heartwarming-story-of-kevin-the-clinic-dog-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-heartwarming-story-of-kevin-the-clinic-dog-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-heartwarming-story-of-kevin-the-clinic-dog-2 https://growingupsc.com/the-heartwarming-story-of-kevin-the-clinic-dog-2/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:53:22 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?p=78418 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.

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