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.
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Don’t Turn Your Back on the Ocean
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.
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People Are Being Killed by Sneaker Waves
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.
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Curisi-Tree: Whispers from Our Urban Forest
Explore the fascinating stories behind Santa Cruz's urban forest, from prehistoric 'dinosaur trees' to the historic black walnut tree on Cedar Street.
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Protecting Our Children from Addictive Online Design
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.
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Siblings: The Art of Remaining Neutral
Sibling conflict is normal and healthy. Learn how to remain neutral, build problem-solving skills, and foster lifelong bonds between your children.
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It Takes a Village to Support a Family
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.
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Men’s Mental Health
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.
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Easing Lower Back Pain: The Core Connection
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.
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Teaching Kids Compassion for Animals
Discover how the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's Humane Education program is teaching children empathy, responsibility, and compassion through direct animal interaction.
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Growing Up as a Girl in the Boy Scouts of America
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.
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Speaking Wildly, Sailing Bravely
A review of two enchanting new children's books, Wildspeak and The Outermost Mouse, exploring nature, imagination, and finding courage through change.
