Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Children’s Phone Use Isn’t Always Harmful, Despite Beliefs

The first thing my 8-year-old son does in the morning is go to the Duolingo website on his iPhone to...

Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Announced

Santa Cruz County’s first ever Youth Poet Laureate honor was given to Dina Lusztig Noyes at the...

Trick Your Family Into Spring Cleaning!

Okay, I know this sounds impossible, but I actually got my kids (and husband!) to...

Tech Exec Breaks Through

Someone once told Tracye Mingo, “Don’t get mad when you are underestimated. Be glad. Because they...

Overcoming Tragedy By Helping Others

Mother’s Day is about celebrating the sacrifices in which moms throughout the community make every...

Rhogam: The Miracle Shot

A pregnant person might not know their exact blood type, but they’ll usually know if it’s the kind...

Summer Reading Program Sparks Imagination and Creativity

Santa Cruz Public Libraries is excited to kick off summer with the 2024 Summer Reading Program. This...

Family Meetings Can Be Meaningful and Fun

Have you ever run a business, led an event team, or organized a group of people with a common goal?...

How Do I Prepare My Teen for His or Her First Job?

Q: My teen started looking for their first official job and, as their parent, I’d love to help them...

Mock Trial Competition Teaches Teens About Justice

This year, a group of teenagers was tasked with bringing justice following the death of Kieran...

Grandparenting Outside the Box

Before my granddaughter was born, I had a sense about what kind of grandmother I would be. I may...

A Tribute to Motherhood: The Heroes of Everyday Life

Let’s be real. Motherhood is a lot. A lot of love and a lot of juggling. A lot of joy and a lot of...