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Latest posts
Apples to Zucchini: Inside Santa Barbara's Only Nonprofit Cooking School
October 28, 2026
Santa Barbara's only nonprofit cooking school gives kids real knives, hot stoves and a seat at the table. We spent two days with founder Nancy Martz and executive director Jill Barton.
Your Child's Behavior Isn't the Real Trigger (In You)
October 28, 2026
Some reactions are bigger than the moment calls for. Research says the real trigger might be older than your child.
There's No Right Way to Raise a Kid
October 28, 2026
The internet is full of people telling you the one correct way to parent. We're not one of them.
Predictability Is What Turns Off the Bedtime Alarm
October 28, 2026
Bedtime stalling isn't defiance — it's a brain scanning for danger. A steady wind-down teaches it to stand down.
Reading Struggles Show Up Years Before They're Named
October 27, 2026
Reading risk can be spotted as early as kindergarten, yet many kids aren't identified until second grade or later.
Your Nervous System Talks to Theirs First
October 27, 2026
A calm parent brain helps build a calm child brain. Here's what happens in your body before you can help your child find their calm.
Falling Asleep Is Letting Go of Control
October 27, 2026
Sleep isn't just bedtime — it's a loss of consciousness. Here's why your child's nervous system needs to feel safe before it can let go.
Hitting Often Wants Your Reaction, Not a Fight
October 26, 2026
A big reaction can accidentally reward hitting. Here's why removing the payoff works better than raising your voice.
Arguing Is Their Way of Testing the Fence
October 26, 2026
Toddlers argue back to check the limit still holds — not to win. Here's why hearing 'no' is a skill they're still building.
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