Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off

Santa Cruz Public Libraries is excited to kick-off summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Program. This...

Don’t Turn Your Back on the Ocean

Never turn your back on the ocean. Author Richard Stockton shares safety tips for the Pacific coast...

Celebrating Mothers in Santa Cruz County

Publisher Brad Kava celebrates the unique spirit of Santa Cruz County mothers and highlights local...

What Your Toddler Is Really Learning During a Meltdown

Learn how to turn toddler meltdowns into valuable teaching moments that foster emotional...

Values Over Rules

Shira Coleman Hagar shares how shifting from rigid household rules to a set of core values can...

Before Learning Comes Safety in the Body

Understanding how the nervous system impacts behavior and why internal safety is the critical...

New Exhibit at Aptos Library Showcases Animal Portraits

Aptos artist Diane Levin showcases her figurative/abstract animal portrait paintings at the Aptos...

What Moms Really Need This Mother’s Day

Jaime McFadden explores what mothers truly need for Mother’s Day: real support, intentional time...

What Local Moms Want for Mother’s Day

Local mothers Jane, Heidi, Theresia, and Yvonne share their stories of motherhood and what truly...

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift

Certified Personal Trainer Monica Menard debunks three common postpartum fitness myths and offers...

Free Summer Camps for Pajaro Valley Students

Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Expanded Learning department is revolutionizing summer break...

How to be Safe Around Dogs

Any dog can bite if provoked. Learn how to stay safe, choose the right pet for your lifestyle, and...

May the Fashion Force be With You

Spring is here! Experiment with textures and silhouettes using these three examples of great spring...

Tips to Avoid Common Parenting Traps

April is the Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month, so it’s a good time to...