Health & Wellness
Calm Down: Mindfulness for your Family
“For children, mindfulness can offer relief from whatever difficulties they may be encountering in life. It also gives them the beauty of being in the present moment.” Read more
Aug 29, 2020
3:30 PM
Wildfire Threat Evacuation Planning
Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties are seeing unprecedented wildfires. Even if you think you are in a safe area, create an evacuation plan and take time now to be prepared. Read more
Aug 23, 2020
10:56 AM
Stress Busting for Kids
With the Coronavirus dominating our lives, many kids are feeling emotional effects of the uncertainty. How can we help our kids get through these stressful times so they can learn to calm themselves down? Read more
Jul 28, 2020
3:50 PM
Back to School Health Reminders
Even though school won’t start in a classroom due to the Coronavirus, I want to make sure my daughter is healthy and ready for school. I turned to the medical experts to learn more about immunizations and check-ups. Read more
Jul 28, 2020
3:36 PM
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Managing Your Kids’ Breaks During Virtual School
Movement breaks also help address childhood obesity and the many other health concerns about children not getting enough physical activity since play time has been dramatically reduced for reasons like increased technology use. Read more
Jul 28, 2020
3:33 PM
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
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Five Factors for Strong Families
The good news is that the bad things that happen to a family don’t define them, and we can minimize the risks of adversity to children’s developing brains and bodies, which are more sensitive to stress, using “protective factors.” Read more
Calm Down: Mindfulness for your Family
“For children, mindfulness can offer relief from whatever difficulties they may be encountering in life. It also gives them the beauty of being in the present moment.” Read more
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But, for a variety of reasons, some parents are choosing to form learning (pandemic) pods. Learning pods are created by families who want alternative educational experiences for their children. Read more
Starting a Fall Garden on the Monterey Peninsula
A fall and winter garden can be bountiful and easier to take care of than you think, as cooler weather helps retain moisture and keeps most of those pesky little pests at bay, two of the most significant issues for gardeners during the warmer months. Read more
Talking About the Pandemic with Your Kids
The pandemic has now been with us for almost six months, and no one knows when it’ll pass. How can parents talk to their kids about it in a way that’s realistic and helpful but doesn’t make them worry? Here’s what the experts say: Read more
Confronting Racism: Setting an Example for Your Grandkids
The point is to get a conversation started. And remember they are watching you: pay attention to your statements, attitudes, and actions. Be a part of the solution so that we can leave our grandchildren a much better world. Read more
Adulting 101: Get your finances in order!
Some of you may think that making a will is somehow morbid – thinking about what will happen when you die or an advanced directive of what wishes you have if you become medically incapacitated. It isn’t. Read more
Wildfire Threat Evacuation Planning
Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties are seeing unprecedented wildfires. Even if you think you are in a safe area, create an evacuation plan and take time now to be prepared. Read more
