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Santa Fe Public Schools’ Commitment to STEM Excellence

by Real Time Solutions | January 3, 2025 | Back to School, Book Nook, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Preschool, STEM, Teens, Winter 2025 Jan-Feb | 0 Comments

Students at Ramirez Thomas Elementary present at the 2024 SFPS STEM Fair. SFPS courtesy photo.Tara Melton Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is making remarkable strides in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education through two dynamic initiatives...

The Heart of Circus

by Real Time Solutions | January 3, 2025 | Community, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Family Voices, Latest Trends, Performing Arts, Things to Do, Winter 2025 Jan-Feb | 0 Comments

Wise Fool summer camp students taking a bow after their circus performance. Photo courtesy of Court Kessler.A parent’s reflection on youth empowerment and artistic expression at Wise FoolBy Nayeli Navarro Before I was a parent, I played the accordion in a...

What Is Your Story Around Yelling?

by Real Time Solutions | January 3, 2025 | Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Family Voices, Health, Parenting, Preschool, Teens, Winter 2025 Jan-Feb | 0 Comments

Adobe Stock Image.Family yelling has an impact on us throughout our livesBy E. Quinones Did you grow up in a household where yelling was common? Is yelling common in your household today? Is this behavior something you want to continue or do you have a desire to...

Northern New Mexico Roots Drive Charter School Leader

by Real Time Solutions | January 3, 2025 | Back to School, Book Nook, Community, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Health, Latest Trends, Math and Literacy, Preschool, School Guide, Winter 2025 Jan-Feb | 0 Comments

Adobe Stock ImageAndrew Faber Nestled quietly in Albuquerque’s North Valley, an unassuming charter school has positioned itself as a national leader in public education. The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy (ASLA) opened its doors in 2010 to provide a different...

Conversations in Castle Park

by Real Time Solutions | October 30, 2024 | Community, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Fall 2024 Nov-Dec, Parenting, Performing Arts, Things to Do | 0 Comments

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...

Silver Linings Books

by Real Time Solutions | October 29, 2024 | Back to School, Book Nook, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary, Fall 2024 Nov-Dec, Family Voices, Latest Trends, Parenting, Preschool | 0 Comments

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...

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She’ll Grow Out of It

by Real Time Solutions

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...

Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents

by Rach Ralya

Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby By Rach RalyaWhether you’re still pregnant or a new parent, you might be spending time thinking about how you’ll get your baby to sleep, among other challenges new parents...

New Parent Resource Directory

by Tumbleweeds Magazine

Jump to section:Homebirth Midwife Services Doula, Breastfeeding and Lactation Services, Pregnancy Care, Childbirth Classes Maternal Fetal MedicineFertility Medicine Home Visiting Mental Health Services Prenatal Massage and Physical TherapySpecial Imaging Family...

Masked Motherhood

by Liz Elmquist

Masked Motherhood On the exceptional challenges of 'pandemic parenting' By Liz ElmquistLately, I have been reflecting on what it means to be a “pandemic parent,” a phrase I was resistant to using until recently. Every day, my lived experience of pandemic parenting is...

Maternidad enmascarada

by Liz Elmquist, Traducción por Flor de María Oliva

Maternidad enmascarada Los excepcionales desafíos de criar hijos en tiempos de pandemia Por Liz Elmquist Traducción por Flor de María OlivaÚltimamente, he estado reflexionando sobre lo que significa ser una “madre de pandemia”, una frase que me negaba a usar hasta...

Calling All Caregivers

by Calixte Raifsnider

Calling All Caregivers New Mexico is facing a child care shortage, but there’s support for those willing to step up. Do you love kids? Do you love kids so much that staying home and looking after young children sounds like a dream come true? For Alejandra Lujan, this...

Convocatoria a todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil

by Por Calixte Raifsnider, Traducción por Doris Gerard

Convocatoria a todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil Nuevo México se enfrenta a una escasez de cuidado infantil, pero hay mucho apoyo para aquellos que estén dispuestos a hacerlo. ¿Le gustan los niños? ¿Le gusta tanto estar con los niños que quedarte en casa y...

Closing the Gap

by Micah Micoy

Closing the Gap How New Mexico is supporting better, more affordable child care It’s a story all too familiar for many parents. When it’s time to go back to work, finding child care can prove an almost insurmountable challenge. Many child care centers don’t serve...

Young Families Face Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact

by Abby Bordner

Young Families Face Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact Growing Up New Mexico finds new ways to help. Maria and her family have experienced many challenges since the restrictions due to COVID-19 started over a year ago. Maria’s work schedule as a healthcare employee has become...

Hands to Hold

by Thais Carvalho

Hands to Hold As we struggle to navigate parenting in a pandemic, children rely on connection and security. Many parents are facing the unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic. They worry about the future and the changing needs of their growing children. Parents want to...