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I Think You Have Autism: A Journey to Autism Coaching
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...
Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships
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,...
Embracing the Fourth Trimester Together
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...
Universal Child Care
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,...
Finding the Perfect Pup
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...
Soul Food
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...
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...
Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents
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...
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Masked Motherhood
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...
Elementary
Family-Friendly Places that Put a Smile on Everyone’s Faces
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From...
Reimagined STEM Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: Building bird nestsEmbracing kids’ curiosity and potentialBy Judy Reinhartz As the school...
Teens
Family-Friendly Places that Put a Smile on Everyone’s Faces
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From...
Wilderness Changed My Life
Courtesy Photo. David’s youngest son, Henry, (far left) on top of Mt Taylor for a sunrise summit vistaNow my...
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Creating Lifelong Connections
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...
It’s Bananas: Learning Patience, Love, and Letting Go
Courtesy Photo: All my boys traveling together.Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a foster parent and all that comes with caring for...
Family-Friendly Places that Put a Smile on Everyone’s Faces
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From classic New Mexican food to...
Reimagined STEM Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: Building bird nestsEmbracing kids’ curiosity and potentialBy Judy Reinhartz As the school year winds down, we hear...
Wilderness Changed My Life
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...
More Than a Sport
Courtesy Photo: Friendships grow stronger on the wall.How climbing builds focus, empathy, and community in a plugged-in worldBy Karuna Abe...
Students Lobby at the New Mexico State Legislature
Courtesy Photo: Eighth graders preparing to speak on the Floor.This winter, the Santa Fe Girls’ School continues its long-standing...
Notes From Jen: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Courtesy Photo: Aviva at her very first piano lesson at The Candyman Strings & Things—small hands on the keys, beginning a beautiful...
Rethinking Resolutions
Adobe Stock PhotoHow to make fitness goals stick this yearBy Gary Schneider Every year, most of us make a resolution to get fit, healthy...
Ringing In a New Year
Courtesy Photo: Newly elected New Mexico school board members take the oath of office on Dec. 5.Think New Mexico looks toward what’s merry...
New Year, New Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: The Schroer family celebrates Christmas together, looking ahead to the new year with optimism and hope.Hopes & Wisdom...
Welcoming Winter with Open Arms
Courtesy photo: Winter Wonderland in Northern New Mexico.Judy’s STEM Jam, connecting science and math to life, learning, and playBy Judy...