#1 Resource for Northern New Mexico Families
Do you have a child who is starting preschool this fall? As a preschool teacher I am often asked, “What does school readiness look like for a 3- or 4-year-old? How can I best prepare for this transition?” We hear a lot about kindergarten readiness — do children know...
Kids Need Time with Kids! Why this mom thinks some COVID risk is worth it to socialize children By Aurora HvidstenI found out I was pregnant in February 2019. And like many first-time parents, I was thrilled. Every day, I envisioned life with my new baby: dinner at...
The Power of Routine Smooth your daily schedule to boost kids’ sense of security and confidence. My 2-year-old once brought home a Spiderman favor bag and a helium balloon from summer camp. On the way home, he told me how much he loved his new things, and I worried...
Comfort on the Page Books to ease your child’s back-to-school journey (and yours) The time of new school days is upon us. By now your little one may already be settled at school after a year of closures and concerns. Crinkly new backpacks and twinkly lunch boxes,...
Let’s Raise the Change-Makers A new crop of children’s books provides inspiration and tools for action. During the times I am overwhelmed and immobilized with the realness of our struggle as humans on this planet — environmental dangers, prejudice, racism, intolerance...
Reading Through those Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days Books for little kids with big feelings. During the past year, I have spent hours snuggling in next to my toddler and turning the pages of a familiar book. Being transported to lands outside of our...
