Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Father and daughter lying on bed and talking

Parenting

Some days, I get so caught up in work, chores...
One of the worst things that happened when raising my...
An overhead view captures a domestic conflict in a brightly lit living room. A man with blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt, faces a woman with voluminous curly red hair, dressed in a light-colored top. Both are standing on a colorful striped rug and making expressive hand gestures, indicating an argument. In the background, a young girl, dressed in a blue overall and holding a white teddy bear, sits on a grey sofa, covering her ears with both hands, visibly distressed by the altercation.
Kids are always listening. Even when they’re busy stacking blocks...
The most tempting word in parenting? Of course it’s “no”...
Parents naturally want to make their kids happy—we love them...