Staying Healthy
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)...
We Can Do Better
Adobe Stock Photo.New Mexicans can do something to prevent suicideBy Clarie 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...
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...
Competitions, Character Building and Camaraderie at the New Mexico State Fair
Courtesy photo: Youth from all around the state come to the New Mexico State Fair to show their livestock inside the Jr. Livestock Pavilion, including this steer.Like the main event itself, 4-H and FFA programs are a proud New Mexico traditionBy Erin Thompson As a...
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...
Outdoor Adventures with Kids
Courtesy photo: Kids hiking on the Norski Trail.How to get your kids hiking and having a blast on the trails around Santa Fe By Katie Macaulay You are going on an adventure, not a hike. For kids, an adventure sounds much more exciting than a hike, so be sure to frame...
She’ll Grow Out of It
Courtesy photo: Sofie and Mom on an outdoor adventure.Adventures in Parenting: Girls with AutismBy Amanda Zengel When I had my first daughter, Sofie, in 2016, it was a dream birth. My waters broke at 34 weeks and she was ready. After an easy delivery, I looked in her...
Raising Children in the Era of Digital Technology
Create healthy boundaries and balanceBy Loretta Torres The hectic everyday life of parents and children alike has created a norm for escaping to a place that eases the mind and calms the soul: digital technology. The baby cries, the toddler screams, and what do we...
Caring for Caregivers
Courtesy photo: A happy baby at Elvira's home.Supporting home-based childcare in New MexicoBy Calixte Raifsnider Jamie Aranda is the mother to twin girls who were born premature. As a working mom, Jamie struggled to find childcare that would meet the unique needs of...
