Growing Up in Santa Cruz

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...

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Empowering Trans Youth

“I want to change the world by making it much more friendly for trans people”. –Neal, a young trans...

The Gift of a Life Cycle

I was training elementary teachers on how to deliver the Next Generation Science Standards, and was...

Music for All the Senses at Santa Cruz County Symphony

The Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2024-25 season kicks off on September 21/22 with new music composer Mason...

Help Children Reach Potential By Embracing Their Mistakes

“Mistakes are so fun. I feel great every time I make one. Can’t wait to make another one!”  Who...

Smart Savings

Children enrich our lives in so many ways, but they sure don’t come cheap! Every parent knows that...

Growing Up, Laughing

I lost both of my parents during my 20’s. Yet, the memories survive, and the best ones are, of us...

Taking a Semester Abroad Opened a New World

I wade through whitewash with a lead rope in hand. The black pony tentatively follows. She hops and...

Finding What Works for Your Family

Parenting is undeniably challenging. I remember bringing my daughter home from the hospital and...

Got the Back-to-School Blues?

Got the back-to-school blues? The Santa Cruz County Fair is the cure! The 2024 Santa Cruz County...

Battling Bullying

In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Education released the first federal...

Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Parents

Ah, September! The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and school bells are ringing...

Firefighter Makes History as First Female Chief

Clare Frank made history as an inspirational firefighter and as one of first female fire chiefs in...