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Soul Food
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
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
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...
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Masked Motherhood
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Elementary
Giving the Gift of Reading
Courtesy photo: Bryan smiling at his tutor Hugo.Learning to read with joy and the science of readingBy Rayna...
It’s Bug Season
Courtesy photo: Christie with a tarantula.Overcome your fears, and help your kids do the sameBy Christie...
Teens
Giving the Gift of Reading
Courtesy photo: Bryan smiling at his tutor Hugo.Learning to read with joy and the science of readingBy Rayna...
It’s Bug Season
Courtesy photo: Christie with a tarantula.Overcome your fears, and help your kids do the sameBy Christie...
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(Extra)ordinary Outdoor Play
Courtesy photo: Santa Fe fun.Ordinary outdoor play in nature has extraordinary benefits for you and your littlesBy Angelica Gabriel As a...
Giving the Gift of Reading
Courtesy photo: Bryan smiling at his tutor Hugo.Learning to read with joy and the science of readingBy Rayna Dineen Reading Quest, a Santa...
It’s Bug Season
Courtesy photo: Christie with a tarantula.Overcome your fears, and help your kids do the sameBy Christie Collins Do you suffer from a mild...
Santa Fe’s Top Three Family-Friendly Restaurants
Courtesy Photo: Top three favorite donuts for kids nicorn, S'mores and HomerFrom Indian food to donuts to New Mexican classics, let’s give...
5 No-Cost Activities for Toddlers and Parents
Adobe Stock image.Create meaningful family memories without spending a dimeBy Katharine Coggeshall As a mother of four, I can tell you...
Soul Food
Courtesy photo: Mother and daughter paddleboarding.How do we nourish our child’s spiritual well-being?By Betsy Lombardi When I was raising...
More Movement, Less Media in the Classroom
Courtesy photo: Students learning outside the classroom.A Case for Low-Media EducationBy Zoe Wilcox More Movement, Less Media in the...
New Mexico’s Ancient History
Courtesy photo: A cast of Dimetrodon, which will be on view in the Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life.A new hall at the New...
Conversations in Castle Park: The Brain/Body Connection
Courtesy Photo: Irish dancers performingBy Dr. Annabelle Black Delfin Recently, Castle Park reopened after a prolonged closure for...
Crafting Homemade Gifts
Adobe Stock ImagePerfect winter DIY projects for kidsBy Jen Paul Schroer As the cold winter months of January and February roll in, what...
Dual Credit at Santa Fe Community College
Adobe Stock ImageA program that really makes a differenceBy Marcos Maez In today’s fast-evolving academic landscape, students are...
The Heart of Circus
Wise Fool summer camp students taking a bow after their circus performance. Photo courtesy of Court Kessler.A parent’s reflection on youth...