It’s hard to believe that a few months ago, California was still in a deep drought, with many concerns about the lack of water. Now,...

Let’s face it. It’s hard to unplug from our screens. Our devices connect us to other people, as well as to fun and useful information,...

I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day as a child. My favorite memory is of the Valentine’s “mailbox” that appeared every February. It was a...

It’s a new year, and time once again to celebrate all the parents and caregivers raising children and adolescents across our community. ...

The holidays we celebrate serve as an important reminder to be thankful for what we have – including each other. However, holidays can...

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but the effects of nearly three years of uncertainty, disruption, and loss are still...

Every year on my kids’ birthdays, I retell the stories of their births and lives as newborns: endless hours of painful contractions,...

Nicole M. Young, MSW For some kids, the new school year is an exciting time — seeing old friends, making new ones, showing off cool...

Last month, COVID vaccines were approved for children between 6 months and 5 years of age. For some parents, this was a long-awaited...

This month’s article is a re-run, partly because I’m on vacation, but mostly because the topic is still very relevant. According to the...

My oldest child recently graduated from college. I’m grateful he experienced his graduation ceremony in person, but it was surreal to be...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also the time of year when we celebrate our mothers, grandmas, aunties, and other mother...

The California Department of Public Health recently changed its guidance on masks in school settings from “required” to “strongly...

When I was young, my family had one TV but no video games, Beta Max player, or VCR. When we weren’t doing chores, my siblings and I spent...

Almost every Saturday morning, my husband cooks breakfast for both of us. He serves me first, bringing a plate (and often a coffee...

Are you a parent or other caregiver who’s raising children and teens? If so, it’s that time of year to celebrate YOU! The County Board of...

I’m grateful for the little moments that start to feel like pre-pandemic life. Before 2020, I never thought that going to a grocery store...

I love this time of year. The cool air (and even some rain!) makes me want to stay in my pajamas all day, cook, bake, listen to music,...

Our community is still grappling with the tragic, violent death of a high school student on campus. It’s been weeks since it happened and...

The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are excited...