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Courtesy photo: Sharing winter squash with baby.Joyful eating for a healthy lifeBy Lynn M. Walters, Ph.D. Nourishing your precious child seems like it ought to be simple, but it’s a busy world with a dazzling array of foods and conflicting messages. We were fortunate...

Courtesy photo: Santa Fe fun.Ordinary outdoor play in nature has extraordinary benefits for you and your littlesBy Angelica Gabriel As a mother of a 10-year-old son, I know it can sometimes be challenging to get out of the house. It's been a long week; I have work to...

Courtesy photo: Bryan le sonríe a su instructor Hugo.Aprender a leer con alegría y la ciencia de la lecturaBy Rayna Dineen Reading Quest es una organización no lucrativa de Santa Fe. Este verano ofrece sesiones gratis, individuales, con un instructor personal, para...

Courtesy photo: Bryan smiling at his tutor Hugo.Learning to read with joy and the science of readingBy Rayna Dineen Reading Quest, a Santa Fe nonprofit, is offering free individual one-on-one tutoring sessions this summer for students in grades K-8 who struggle with...

Courtesy photo: Christie with a tarantula.Overcome your fears, and help your kids do the sameBy Christie Collins Do you suffer from a mild to severe cases of entomophobia or arachnophobia? That is, the fear of insects or spiders, respectively. No, this is not an ad...

Adobe Stock PhotoSimple steps to keep kids learning, growing, and thriving all break longBy Amanda Aragon Summer is almost here. That means campfires, summer sports, lake trips, and countless chances to make lasting memories set against New Mexico’s breathtaking...

Courtesy Photo: Top three favorite donuts for kids nicorn, S'mores and HomerFrom Indian food to donuts to New Mexican classics, let’s give our kids something to smile about this summerBy Heather Hunter Summer is the perfect time to slow down, spend more time outdoors,...

Adobe Stock image.Create meaningful family memories without spending a dimeBy Katharine Coggeshall As a mother of four, I can tell you that raising kids is an adventure that's equal parts heartwarming and wallet-emptying. When I had my first baby at age 23, I swear my...