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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 photos: Working at camp was incredibly rewarding.A journey to autism coachingBy AJ Richard “I think you have autism.” I laughed. How could I have autism? I provided care for individuals with autism. I was 32 years old. My partner proceeded to list reasons she...
Courtesy Photo: Running in support of Chaparral Elementary.Working together ensures student successBy Erica Martinez-Maestas I write this from a place of deep love, care, and commitment for our local students, families, and educators. I’m born and raised in Santa Fe,...
Courtesy photo: Gissel Castro family.How community can make a differenceBy Kai Shenandoah Forsley You’ve prepared the nursery, read all of the books, and taken all of the classes. Or not. Either way, the time has come. The baby is finally here. While pregnancy and...
Courtesy photo: Students gather around the table to share breakfast and start the day.Supporting families means supporting educatorsBy Rebecca Baran-Rees On a recent morning in Santa Fe, Destiny Montoya served breakfast to the children in her care: bowls of Cheerios,...
Courtesy photo: Kayla Donaldson and her dog, Yuki.What Families Should Know Before Bringing Home a Dog This Holiday SeasonBy Kayla Donaldson, Lead Dog Trainer, Dog Training Elite New Mexico Every year around the holidays, I start getting calls from families across...
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...