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Shared reading strategiesBy Robin Lucansky “Mom, look, there’s a dog that looks just like Winn-Dixie!” Why is my heart so full of love and wonderment when I hear this from my daughter? For starters, my daughter is 30 years old, and we read [ITAL]Because of...
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: Building bird nestsEmbracing kids’ curiosity and potentialBy Judy Reinhartz As the school year winds down, we hear children ask, "What are we going to do this summer?" It gives you more time with your children to turn their curiosity into hands-on...
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: Friendships grow stronger on the wall.How climbing builds focus, empathy, and community in a plugged-in worldBy Karuna Abe As the only climbing gym in Northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe Climbing Center (SFCC) is more than a place with ropes and...
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...