Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Best of 2023

We asked you to share your favorite places to take your kids and places you enjoy as a family. We...

Building a Foundation for Resilience

These days you might find Ginhee Rancourt, 38, owner of Young Art in Santa Clara, jetting around the...

Don’t Forget to Breathe

Summer is a time families can enjoy quality time together; BBQ’s, adventures and it can also come...

Students Receive Scholarships

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union is thrilled to announce the winners of its three inaugural...

Sharing Our Stories

Giving birth is often considered a rite of passage. Feelings after giving birth can range from...

Why Are Students Taking So Many AP Classes?

Parents and students mistakenly believe that taking AP classes is equivalent to taking college...

One Over the Top Grandmother

As I write this, I have: I’m pretty sure this makes me one over-the-top grandmother. I didn’t even...

Birthday Party Guide

Birthdays—especially in this town of beautiful vistas and welcoming community—are a great moment to...

Simple Summertime Ideas for Kids and Families

When I was a child, Summer. Lasted. For. Ever. I remember long days that usually began with picking...

Symphony a Great Night Out for Kids

I took my 7-year-old to his first symphony last month and he loved it. So did I. Our first was the...