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...
Parenting
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 Barnes There are some days when I do not know what to say to my daughter’s big emotions. Even as a therapist...
Fostering is Bananas: Understanding the Layers of Support
Adobe stock image.Learning how to build your support system.By Momma Kiki/Re-source/ nounProviding a person or family with assets in order to support them and help them function effectively./Su-pport-Sy-stem/ nounNetwork of people who offer an individual or family...
A Balancing Act
Adobe stock image.When a family member is battling addiction, we are all impactedBy E. Quinones. As our blended family continues to grow with new relationships and babies being born, the complexities come along, too. I want to focus on a topic that impacts many...
Library Adventures
Courtesy photo: La Farge Glow Party.Built by the community for the communityBy Tiffany Paisley The Santa Fe Public Library was thrilled to host this year’s summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. As the school year winds down for teachers, spring and...
Exploring New Mexico’s Outdoors Year-Round
TEN 3 and Tram. Photo credit: Jeff Caven.An adventure for anyone and everyoneBy Jessica Fox A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway will transport you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain for a distance of 2.7 miles, watching nature’s beauty unfold. During the...
Conversations in Castle Park
Courtesy photo: Three four-year-olds play with the giant dollhouse at the Santa Fe Children's MuseumBack at the Children's Museum…By Annabelle Black Delfin *Castle Park is under a slow de-construction. Due to this, this edition of Conversations in Castle Park actually...