Health & Wellness
Time to Jump In: Water Safety Tips for Parents
For many children who live on the Monterey Bay, beach time doesn’t usually include swim time and pool time may be limited. Whether your family’s water time will be at a pool or by the beach, consider the following suggestions for water safety. Read more
Jun 26, 2020
3:09 PM
Choosing and Fitting Your Child’s Bike Helmet
The most important way to keep your child safe on their bike is by wearing a properly fitted helmet every time they get on a bike. Read more
May 29, 2020
5:35 PM
Monterey County Pediatricians Adjust to Shelter in Place
I'm a family doctor in Monterey County. I've delivered babies, taken care of children and adults in the emergency room, and had a medical practice for 30 years. Never has the health care system needed to scramble faster and be more creative. Read more
May 18, 2020
10:25 AM
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Monterey's Medical Moms
We’re highlighting four Monterey-area mothers who work in the medical field. We truly appreciate everything they do for their patients, their families, and our community. Read more
Apr 30, 2020
12:10 PM
Looking on the Bright Side During Times of Uncertainty
Many of us are really struggling as we adjust our lives during this COVID-19 coronavirus scare. We can look to positive psychology for some guidance. The science points to several ways that we can focus our energy in a more constructive way. Read more
Mar 26, 2020
9:32 AM
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
Children have a bunch of questions about the coronavirus and parents need answers! Here are expert tips on how to address your child's questions and fears. Read more
Mar 26, 2020
9:26 AM
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Time to Jump In: Water Safety Tips for Parents
For many children who live on the Monterey Bay, beach time doesn’t usually include swim time and pool time may be limited. Whether your family’s water time will be at a pool or by the beach, consider the following suggestions for water safety. Read more
ALL-IN Monterey: Making It Easy for Families to Give and Receive
Founded and operated entirely by volunteers as a response to the Covid-19 crisis, ALL-IN has grown with dizzying speed, serving over 16 organizations and thousands of individuals weekly. Read more
How to Talk to your Children about Injustice
Most of you reading this would never suggest to your children that they should dislike or be afraid of anyone who does not look like them. Most of us would deny that we have any prejudices at all, and thus would never pass them on to our children. Read more
Put Something on the Line
We will never achieve a more fair, just, and equitable society unless you’re willing to become a co-conspirator. Read more
Racial Bias: Starting the Conversation With Our Kids
Research has found that children can start showing racial bias as young as the age of four and that the best thing to do is to be open when discussing race. When questions arise, they should be addressed directly. Read more
A Monterey Peninsula Activist: "Why I March"
It’s 2020, and in the midst of COVID-19, instead of figuring out how we will rebuild our economy after an extended nationwide quarantine, we find ourselves using our newfound free time to fight systemic racism. We march because it is up to us. Read more
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Ten Creative Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner; so don’t be caught scrambling for the perfect way to show you care. Try some of these ideas, and make it a special day just for Dad that both of you will enjoy. Read more
Seven Ways to Grow Resilience
What protects us from believing the world is a dangerous place to live when hard times strike? Resilience. As our teens transition to adulthood, you can help them gain the skills they’ll need to flourish as adults. Read more
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