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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