Where’s the Math? Everywhere!

by Real Time Solutions | June 30, 2025 | 2025 - Jul-Aug, Back to School, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Family Voices, Math and Literacy, Parenting, Preschool, School Guide, STEM | 0 Comments

Courtesy photo: Summer Program, going on a bug hunt.Book Nook FeatureBy Judy Reinhartz With the end of the summer season and thoughts of cooler weather that the fall brings, we as parents and caregivers are filled with excitement and anticipation for new beginnings...

Play Out Loud

by Real Time Solutions | June 30, 2025 | 2025 - Jul-Aug, Art, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Latest Trends, Music Education, Parenting, Performing Arts, Spanish, Teens, Things to Do | 0 Comments

Courtesy photo: Learning music doesn’t have to be instrument-based. It can also be related to songwriting and music production.Understanding the importance of music in our livesBy Lindsay Taylor There's an old expression: Before we walk, we dance; before we talk, we...

Smart Moves

by Real Time Solutions | June 30, 2025 | 2025 - Jul-Aug, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Latest Trends, Parenting, STEM, Teens, Things to Do | 0 Comments

Courtesy Photo: Student Playing ChessWhy kids should get excited about chessBy Brad Langer Like many people, I played chess as a kid. I learned how the pieces move and played fairly often, mostly with my dad, just for something fun to do when I had free time. Chess,...

Giving the Gift of Reading

by Real Time Solutions | April 29, 2025 | 2025 - May-June, Back to School, Book Nook, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, History, Latest Trends, Math and Literacy, Parenting, Preschool, STEM, Structured Literacy, Teens, Things to Do, Voces de Familia | 0 Comments

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...

It’s Bug Season

by Real Time Solutions | April 29, 2025 | 2025 - May-June, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Latest Trends, Nature, Outdoors, Parenting, STEM, Teens, Things to Do, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

The Parents Guide to Maximizing Summer Learning

by Real Time Solutions | April 29, 2025 | 2025 - May-June, Back to School, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, History, Math and Literacy, Music Education, Parenting, Performing Arts, STEM, Structured Literacy, Teens, Traditions | 0 Comments

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...

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Soul Food

by Real Time Solutions

Courtesy photo: Mother and daughter paddleboarding.How do we nourish our child’s spiritual well-being?By Betsy Lombardi When I was raising my children, it was helpful to know that “it takes a village.” That meant that I didn’t have to have all the answers. As my...

She’ll Grow Out of It

by Real Time Solutions

Courtesy photo: Sofie and Mom on an outdoor adventure.Adventures in Parenting: Girls with AutismBy Amanda Zengel When I had my first daughter, Sofie, in 2016, it was a dream birth. My waters broke at 34 weeks and she was ready. After an easy delivery, I looked in her...

Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents

by Rach Ralya

Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby By Rach RalyaWhether you’re still pregnant or a new parent, you might be spending time thinking about how you’ll get your baby to sleep, among other challenges new parents...

New Parent Resource Directory

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Jump to section:Homebirth Midwife Services Doula, Breastfeeding and Lactation Services, Pregnancy Care, Childbirth Classes Maternal Fetal MedicineFertility Medicine Home Visiting Mental Health Services Prenatal Massage and Physical TherapySpecial Imaging Family...

Masked Motherhood

by Liz Elmquist

Masked Motherhood On the exceptional challenges of 'pandemic parenting' By Liz ElmquistLately, I have been reflecting on what it means to be a “pandemic parent,” a phrase I was resistant to using until recently. Every day, my lived experience of pandemic parenting is...

Maternidad enmascarada

by Liz Elmquist, Traducción por Flor de María Oliva

Maternidad enmascarada Los excepcionales desafíos de criar hijos en tiempos de pandemia Por Liz Elmquist Traducción por Flor de María OlivaÚltimamente, he estado reflexionando sobre lo que significa ser una “madre de pandemia”, una frase que me negaba a usar hasta...

Calling All Caregivers

by Calixte Raifsnider

Calling All Caregivers New Mexico is facing a child care shortage, but there’s support for those willing to step up. Do you love kids? Do you love kids so much that staying home and looking after young children sounds like a dream come true? For Alejandra Lujan, this...

Convocatoria a todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil

by Por Calixte Raifsnider, Traducción por Doris Gerard

Convocatoria a todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil Nuevo México se enfrenta a una escasez de cuidado infantil, pero hay mucho apoyo para aquellos que estén dispuestos a hacerlo. ¿Le gustan los niños? ¿Le gusta tanto estar con los niños que quedarte en casa y...

Closing the Gap

by Micah Micoy

Closing the Gap How New Mexico is supporting better, more affordable child care It’s a story all too familiar for many parents. When it’s time to go back to work, finding child care can prove an almost insurmountable challenge. Many child care centers don’t serve...

Young Families Face Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact

by Abby Bordner

Young Families Face Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact Growing Up New Mexico finds new ways to help. Maria and her family have experienced many challenges since the restrictions due to COVID-19 started over a year ago. Maria’s work schedule as a healthcare employee has become...