Stock Photo.The developmental benefits of dramatic playBy Annabelle Black Delfin It was a sunny afternoon, the outdoor space at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum had just opened, and children and families were enjoying the new picnic area. The sand pit was full with...
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Universal Free School Meals
A scratch-made school lunch.New Mexico leads the way in making access to healthy school meals a reality for childrenBy Dr. Olivia M. Thompson New Mexico schools have begun preparing for the roll-out of new and improved United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Go for a Spin
Plane.Wheels transportation museum in downtown Albuquerque’s railyard is serious funBy Leba Freed Wheels is a mecca for parents and children to learn the history of rail in the west, and the stories of the development of automobiles, airplanes, bicycles, and every...
Kids Can Help with Holiday Meals!
Serving food. Photo credit: Kerry SherckSafe and Fun Ways to Involve Kids in Your Next CelebrationBy Rachel Shreve At Cooking with Kids, we know the benefits of inviting kids into the kitchen any time of year, and the holidays are no exception. The holidays can be a...
Silver Linings Books
Kindergartener Zadie Barnes tries to sound out some words.Charming and gorgeous new books about emotions for Preschool to First Grade readersBy Zoey Ariel Barne There are some days when I do not know what to say to my daughter’s big emotions. Even as a therapist...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in the Capital City
Enjoy holiday markets throughout Santa Fe.How Santa Fe’s small businesses make a big impactBy Bridget Dixson As the holiday season approaches, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and its membership of more than 800 local businesses remind you that Small Business Saturday...
Celebremos los pequeños negocios el sábado en la capital
Disfrute los mercados de las fiestas por toda Santa Fe.Las pequeñas empresas tienen un gran impacto en Santa FePor: Bridget Dixson Ahora que se acercan las fiestas de fin de año, la Cámara de Comercio de Santa Fe y sus miembros —más de 800 negocios locales— le...
We Can Do Better
Adobe Stock Photo.New Mexicans can do something to prevent suicideBy Claire Miller Suicide. It’s an awkward and uncomfortable topic to discuss. It shouldn’t be. The fact is, New Mexico is fourth in the country in suicide and second in adolescent suicide. Though our...