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Ask Nicole: Tips for Leaving Kids Home Alone By Nicole M. Young, MSW As a working parent, summer vacation was always a mixed blessing when my kids were younger. It […]

by Kenny Jewell, New South Wales, Australia As a former surf lifesaver I constantly find myself when I’m at a beach automatically in patrol mode, and I’m always troubled seeing […]

Audio Book and Podcast Favorites recommended by local children Ready, set, travel with these favorite audio books and podcasts picked by children! Try finding them in our libraries first! The [...]

4th of July Events Santa Cruz County We celebrate America’s Independence Day and all the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy! Alba, aka, Little Red, Schoolhouse 4th of July Celebration, [...]

Precarious Status of Independent Study in California shared by Heddi Craft You may have heard that the big bill to change charter school law has been tabled but there are […]

“We’re Having a Fair”! Santa Cruz County Fair Set to Run September 15-19, 2021 “We intend to gather in person and put on a full and joyous celebration of community” […]

Parents Offer Suggestions for Kids Who Get Carsick (Pardon the “un-pc” image, but we love Norman Rockwell!) Traveling Parent – Hey there- my family and I are traveling cross [...]

Interpretive Programs Resume in Santa Cruz-Area State Parks Starting June 12 Pre-registration and COVID-19 safety protocols are required Guided hikes, junior rangers, and other in-person [...]

Do you have an up-and-coming cyclist in your life? Take them to a local pumptrack and boost their skills! by Katy Poniatowski and Jack Haight, Santa Cruz Trails A pumptrack […]