I went back to work when my daughter was just six weeks old. And although I loved my job, when I dropped her off at her babysitter’s house for the first time, m... Read More
While it may seem that school just ended for the summer, the reality of the back-to-school season is upon us, bringing with it a mixture of excitement and stres... Read More
Summer is in full swing—school is out and the kids are enjoying their break from the classroom with activity-filled days soaking in the sun. They’re having fun ... Read More
Some of my greatest memories with my toddler have been in the summer, finding creative ways to get relief from the heat and planning family trips to explore new... Read More
When I was a kid, I remember how easy it was for me to make friends and keep them—especially in elementary school. I vividly recall many of my childhood friends... Read More
12-week course teaches practical exercises, like shifting weight from one foot to the other.
Baruch Gould, 75, was at his home in his kitchen and needed to r... Read More
The facilities provide ample opportunity for fun, movement and arts education.
With school winding down for the summer, parents find themselves scrambling to... Read More
As we head into Memorial Day, it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation of the three-day weekend and poolside barbecues we have planned. But the significan... Read More
When my husband, Erik, joined the military, I didn’t know what to expect. We had dated for several years before he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and he proposed wh... Read More
My 2-year-old daughter recently reminded me of something important. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one evening after work when she grabbed my hand... Read More
Most military kids face more challenges in their childhood than many adults do in a lifetime—and they go through many of them at a young age. From coping with a... Read More
California fire survivors begin to rebuild.
Amber McErquiaga woke up in her home in Paradise, California, on Nov. 8, 2018, to get ready to take her children ... Read More
Vivian Gatica Lopez is a writer based in Colorado Springs, CO. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and a passion for storytelling.
