“Our brains are our biggest liars.” -- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Shawn Smith
I recently interviewed Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Shawn Smith on my Connection & Prevention show with Tavia Avila. When I asked Shawn for tips on tending to our mental health...
Spring is the season of regrowth when the natural world revives and reinvigorates after a cold winter. New seedlings sprout, dormant plants grow again, and hibernating animals awake.
The Spring equinox is when the day and night are almost equal....
*Lead photo submitted by Watsonville resident.
Our Bay Area neighbors in Pajaro, CA, have been evacuated from their homes since Saturday night, March 11th, 2023. I wrote a news article about the history of the Pajaro River and its levees,...
Give time to yourself and provide the kids with a new play area. As a parent, you need to give your children space so they can learn to grow independently. The best way to build independence in kids is...
Attending a live sporting event is one of the most thrilling experiences. But taking your young child to their first ballgame may trump that feeling. These tips for taking your child to their first pro baseball game should help...
Two years ago, I wrote, What to Know About Starting a Nonprofit, from the perspective of someone just starting a nonprofit. The five things I noted about this endeavor have held. Two years ago, my five tips were:
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It's no secret that there are many different parenting styles. But what if you find yourself in the position of trying to combine two different ones? In this article, we'll explore how to make the most out of different...
Grocery shopping is important for providing nourishment for yourself and the people you care for. However, numerous aspects of grocery shopping aren’t as sustainable as they could be, and it’s important to stay mindful of our impact on nature....
When my first child was born, my husband and I decided to raise our daughter catholic. We were both baptized Catholic and grew up going to church. We both stopped going to church when we were in our teens...
Before we had kids, my husband and I regularly attended Broadway shows. There's just something about live performances, stage sets, dance numbers, and storytelling in real time that is unmatched by any other. After we had our son, I...
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As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly this 4th of July, we’re reminded of one of the greatest values we hold...
