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Courtesy Photo: Kenpo in the MountainsThere are few things more painful than watching your child struggle.Or at least, that's what I thought was happening.By Jen Paul Schroer My 8-year-old son, Ryker, attends karate classes here in Santa Fe, and recently we signed him...
Stock PhotoA simple word that means everythingBy Alena Schaim Keeping kids safe is one of our deepest instincts as adults. And some of our most powerful opportunities to support that safety show up in small, everyday moments—often without realizing it. It happens when...
Courtesy phot: Clara in Kenpo in the moutnains.How martial arts helped Clara build confidence, friendship, and leadershipBy Tumbleweeds Staff Writer Like many working parents, John and Stacia Gollihar were looking for a safe, structured place for their daughter Clara...
Adobe stock photo.There are moments in parenting that feel ordinary—routine even—until they aren’tBy Jen Paul Schroer It was a typical school morning. I was driving my kids, Ryker (8) and Aviva (6), to school. They were in the backseat, deep in conversation, giggling...
Courtesy Photo: All my boys traveling together.Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a foster parent and all that comes with caring for children who have experienced more than most of us ever will.By Foster Momma Kiki /Re-un-i-fi-ca-tion/ nounThe process of...
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From classic New Mexican food to wood-fired pizza and a sweet ending with ice cream, everyone is happy with these local options.By Heather HunterIl Vicino 321 W. San...
Courtesy Photo. David’s youngest son, Henry, (far left) on top of Mt Taylor for a sunrise summit vistaNow my kids carry on the traditionBy David Salmanson In June 1979, I flew from New York City to Albuquerque airport to spend a summer in western New Mexico at a...
Courtesy Photo: Coffee & Crying sponsored by Santa Fe Therapy Associates.Care as infrastructureBy Meghan Montelibano “Hey, are you Santa Fam? I love your Instagram. I use your calendar every day!” It’s something I hear often, and it never gets old. While my name...
