Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Growing Up in Santa Cruz

10 Calming Phrases Every Parent Should Know

Spring has sprung, bringing wild energy and big emotions. Discover 10 calming phrases and 5...

Expression Beyond Words

For many children, emotions are not easily put into words. Discover how creative expression through...

Kids Day Shows the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz

I'm totally psyched for Kids Day on May 2 for a number of reasons. First: I have used that day for a...

Why Summer Camp Matters More Than We Realize

Brad Kava explores why summer camp is as vital as school, sharing how a movie-making camp helped his...

Car Culture Is Costing Our Kids

A poignant letter to the editor discussing how car-centric infrastructure in the U.S. limits...

How Children Learn and How You Can Help

Learn why children up to age 10 learn up to 40 times faster than adults and how parents can create a...

Why Summer Camp Matters More Than Ever

Explore why summer camp is more vital than ever for children's physical health, social growth, and...

Santa Cruz Spring Break Checklist

Spring break in Santa Cruz does not have to mean a plane ticket. Before the week begins, here is a...

The College Dream Nearly Slipped Away

Estrellas Brillantes helps Watsonville students navigate the FAFSA crisis and achieve their dreams...

Healthy Screen Time Habits

Learn how to establish healthy screen time habits and family agreements for children and teens with...

Interdependence Day Is Every Day

Explore how Positive Discipline shifts parenting from rugged independence to healthy...

Autism is a Family Diagnosis

Clinically, autism is diagnosed in an individual. But in lived experience, autism is a family...

Making Drop Biscuits is an Educational Experience

Cooking with kids is magical and educational. Learn how to teach science and math through this...

Humorous Observations From A Human Companion

A collection of humorous observations comparing the quirky behaviors of dogs and cats in everyday...