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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 was a relief to have a break [...]

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 the [...]

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 still some problematic [...]

“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” announced Santa Cruz County [...]

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 is akin to a skate [...]