Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Do the WAVE Heading Into the New School Year

As the new school year begins, parents all over are gearing up for another transition. Whether your...

Celebrate Community at National Night Out

Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening brimming with community spirit, engaging activities...

More Than Just a Backpack

For 15 years, United Way of Santa Cruz County and the County Office of Education have partnered to...

Thanks to Everyone Who Came By and Said Hello During Kids Day

We had a great time during the Kids Day Downtown event on June 22. Everyone had a fun time and we...

Creating Summer Routines

Let’s face it, summer is the time of year where kids are out of school, vacation mode is turned on...

Exploring Equity Grading

As education evolves, so too does the way we assess student performance. One such evolution is...

Technology Helps Level the Playing Field for Those with Disabilities

As Tom Wlodkowski walked through San Francisco Airport on his way to a conference, people frequently...

Breastfeeding Support for All

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, with the...

The Anger Wheel of Choice

Another great Positive Discipline tool to keep in your parenting “toolbox” is the Anger Wheel of...

Kids and Allowance

Learning a new skill takes practice. For instance, if you want to teach a child how to ride a bike...

Festival Brings People Together for Fun and Worship

Simon Cassar was praying in the middle of the night four years ago when he had an inspiration.“What...

Secrets to Building Relationships with Your Grandchildren

Being a grandparent is a unique and precious role. It’s a chance to influence young lives, share...

Making the Most of Summer Schedules

Dear Yesenia,My four and seven year old are so excited that school is out for the summer. I’m also...

Hiking at Arana Gulch

Feeling stress in our Santa Cruz paradise? Is your apartment so small that when you bend over in...