Classes & Groups for Monterey’s New Parents
Enjoying some time with other parents and their little ones is helpful as you integrate into Monterey life. There are a variety of groups and...
Read ArticleBirth Options for Monterey
For military mamas-to-be new to Monterey, finding out about your birth and postpartum options can be daunting. On top of the stress of moving and...
Read ArticleIntroducing Ethan
Meeting Ethan Echavarria you wouldn’t guess that he was a micropreemie born at 26 weeks and weighing a little over two pounds. At five years...
Read ArticleTips for Creating More Inclusive Sport Environments
From respecting physical and emotional boundaries to giving athletes with disabilities the help they request, inclusive sport settings treat each athlete with respect and care and make sure every athlete’s needs are met.
Read ArticleYour Child Receives a Disability Diagnosis: Now What?
There is no way to be prepared for the mix of emotions that are felt when your child is given a medical diagnosis, especially one you are not familiar with and especially when the diagnosis is defined as a disability.
Read ArticleNurturing Smiles: Your child’s first dental visit
A Seven-Step Guide to Preparing Your Child for Their First Dental Visit
Read ArticleEight Fun Ways to Inspire Healthy Eating
We’ve all been there: despite our very best efforts – and cajoling – our kids simply won’t eat healthy, home-cooked food. How about trying a new strategy in 2024 and making healthy eating a fun activity?
Read ArticleA Former Lifeguard Reveals 5 Secrets You Should Know
May is Water Safety Month. A former lifeguard offers insight on why parents need to keep alert when their children are swimming, even when a lifeguard is present.
Read ArticleTips for Sending a Child with Food Allergies to Camp
Mention summer camp, and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores, and friends. But the prospect of sending a child to day camp or overnight camp can be overwhelming for parents of kids with food allergies.
Read ArticleResilience: One of the Foundations of Mental health
In the end, how challenges are handled determines how rewarding our lives will be– and even the lives of those close to us. Positively dealing with failure is important because disappointments and losses will always occur. Life is not fair.
Read ArticleThe Fight Against Vaping: What Monterey County parents need to know
“Vaping”–the practice of inhaling a vapor containing nicotine and flavoring via the e-cigarette–has put a new generation at risk. SB 793, on the ballot in November aims to protect our children from vaping.
Read ArticleFinding Quiet: Family Tools for Coping With Stress
While we don’t have control over outside forces like the pandemic, we can prepare for changes that knock us off balance. Taking time to bolster your mental health and coping skills before flexibility is needed is a great strategy for parents.
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