Alison K. Jackson, DDS
Children’s Dentistry
7545 Soquel Dr, Aptos
831.662.2900
santacruzkidsdentist.com

We are seeing NEW PATIENTS! Dr. Jackson provides comprehensive dentistry in a caring environment for children of all ages. We are preventive-dentistry oriented and very thorough in our evaluations and consultations. Our office provides individualized care for your child’s specific needs. We have a 24-hour emergency service available for all of our patients.

British Swim School of Santa Cruz – Almaden
1261 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, inside 24 Four Fitness
408.647.1526
[email protected]
britishswimschool.com/santa-cruz-almaden/24-hour-fitness-santa-cruz

Continuing swim lessons during the winter months at British Swim School offers numerous benefits for your child. Our year-round, indoor heated pool ensures a comfortable environment for learning. Regular swimming strengthens the immune system by boosting white blood cell count, helping fend off illnesses. It reinforces muscle memory for survival skills and stroke techniques, essential for the upcoming swim season. Additionally, swimming reduces anxiety, enhances mental clarity, and releases endorphins, promoting overall well-being. Lessons also build water confidence, teaching students to overcome fears. This balanced exercise improves muscular strength, cardiovascular health, and coordination, while fostering trust and respect between instructors and students.

Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Lori Butterworth
[email protected]
831.222.0052
ccamh.org

Caring for a child or teen struggling with their mental health can be a terrifying and isolating experience. As parents, we face unprecedented challenges navigating social media, political unrest, COVID-19, and influences beyond our control. Finding therapy can be frustrating with long waitlists and difficulty accessing affordable care tailored to your child’s unique needs. You are not alone. Affordable, evidence-based youth mental healthcare is now available at the Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Soquel Village. We offer family-centered, individual, family, and group support as well as free Parent Drop-In sessions with a youth mental health expert.

“CCAMH’s free Parent Drop-In sessions have given me the tools I need to get my 12-year-old off her @%# phone! It’s been a lifesaver for my family.” – Parent

City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department
323 Church Street, Santa Cruz
831.420.5270
santacruzparksandrec.com

Kickstart your New Year by getting healthy and active with Parks and Recreation! Explore fitness classes, nature trails, sports leagues, and community events designed for all ages and abilities. Connect with nature, stay motivated, and enjoy fun activities while improving your physical and mental well-being. Start today for a healthier you!

Sarah Myatt-Paul
Coastal Kinetic Children’s Physical Therapy
2121 41st Ave. Ste 303, Capitola
831.204.8204
coastalkinetic.com

We are now open and accepting new patients! Pediatric physical therapy helps improve motor skills, strength, balance, and coordination of infants and children from birth. PT is an important part of the solution for many challenges including not meeting developmental milestones like rolling or crawling, or having increased body tension that impacts sleeping, eating, or playing. Don’t wait, reach out today to book a free discovery session.

Community Bridges WIC Program
South County/Watsonville
18 W. Lake Avenue Suite A
831.722.7121
North County/Santa Cruz
1105 Water Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.3911
Communitybridges.org/WIC

WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services for millions of families, and it plays a crucial role in improving lifetime health for women, their infants, and young children. Part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for over 45 years, WIC serves pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children through their fifth birthday. Annually, Community Bridges WIC program serves over 500 pregnant women, 800 breastfeeding women, 1,100 infants, and 3,800 children offering a comprehensive range of services to promote healthy lifestyles both on-site and online.

“I have received so much help from WIC from nutritional classes to just being able to ask questions like is my child eating enough or are the eating too much and also with breastfeeding support.” – Paloma, WIC participant

Dignity Health-Dominican Hospital
1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz
831.462.7700
DignityHealth.org/SantaCruz

Expert and compassionate care for you and your family This Open Enrollment, choose access to Dignity Health. When you’re comparing health plans this season, consider the advantages of a plan that connects you to Dignity Health, the largest physician network in Santa Cruz County. Like our more than 200 primary and specialty care providers located in more than 100 locations throughout the region. All backed up by Dominican Hospital’s nationally recognized programs for heart, cancer, obstetrics and other specialties. Learn more at DignityHealth.org/SantaCruz.

First 5 Santa Cruz County
831.465.2217
First5scc.org

First 5 Santa Cruz County promotes the healthy development of children from birth to age 5. Parents and caregivers of newborns can contact First 5 to receive a free “Kit for New Parents” with parenting videos, children’s books, information on caring for babies and local resources. First 5 also offers parenting support through the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, a world-renowned program that strengthens families by building positive relationships. To find Triple P classes or quick tips, visit triplep.first5scc.org or facebook.com/triplepscc

International Academy of Dance
IADance.com | NutcrackerSantaCruz.com
[email protected]
831.466.0458

International Academy of Dance, home of Santa Cruz City Ballet, provides world class instruction in Classical Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Jazz. The studio is an encouraging and supportive community from ages two to eighty-two. It is our mission to inspire students of all ages to develop a lifelong love of dance. Through choreography, balance, agility, strength and flexibility, we work with each dancer to hone artistry, technique, focus and musicality. We aspire to bring joy and generate growth in every class. We can’t wait to see you in the studio! Come see us on stage at Nutcracker: Experience The Magic at Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater, December 21st & 22nd!

“I love the twirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the naughty gingerbread in the Santa Cruz City Ballet Nutcracker. Best of all is the joy of the performers. The venue at the Crocker Theater is the best. My family comes back to watch the performance year after year!”

Jim Booth Swim School
Harvey West pool in Santa Cruz and Watsonville
831.722.3500
Jimboothswimschool.com

Be a water wonder! Lessons for all ages! From our Little Otters swim class for parents and their babies to Aquaphobics, our adult beginner class, the whole family splashes together at Jim Booth Swim School. Little Otters is a gentle introduction to our 94-degree pools that will make you confident that you are guiding your infant to a happy water experience. Our lessons emphasize quality swimming in an exciting class taught by our caring, well-qualified teachers. The whole family can swim at Jim Booth Swim School!

Junebug’s Gym
3910 Portola Drive, Suite 2, Santa Cruz
831.464.BUGS (2847)
junebugsgym.com

JuneBug’s Gym is a place where your child can experience a fun-filled adventure in movement. Our caring staff encourages your child to build strength and confidence through movement. Through gymnastics, we help them master fundamental motor skills and nurture their self-esteem. To learn more, see our website at JuneBugsgym.com!

Monarch Pilates
4125 Portola Dr. Santa Cruz
831.475.8994
[email protected]
monarchpilates.com

Monarch Pilates is a mom-owned Pilates studio offering group reformer classes, private lessons, physical therapy. Our specialties include pregnancy & postpartum, scoliosis, pelvic health, and fitness/strength conditioning for teens, moms, and more! We aim to foster a community where all feel confident in their body through high quality instruction.

Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center, Inc.
2750 B Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
831.462.0655
scgym.com

At Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center our mission is to build a community of people that all support each other’s growth, learning, safety and development through our love of gymnastics and fun. From preschool to competitive programs, kids will learn skills such as rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. We also focus on age-appropriate school readiness skills such as waiting in line, sharing, taking turns, and color/number/shape recognition. We know that every child can benefit from gymnastics, physically, emotionally and cognitively so we offer something for everyone. Check out our website for more information and class registration.