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Young Historian: Lincoln’s Secret Journey

At 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 23, 1861, the 16th president-elect, Abraham Lincoln, stepped off his train from Philadelphia in Baltimore station and immediately boarded a different train... more

Swim Lessons Limited in NM Despite High Drowning Rate: Young children at greatest risk

Despite the fact that New Mexico is a landlocked desert state, its drowning rate is 24% higher than that nationally, ranking us 11th in the country for unintentional drowning... more

South Valley Teen Brings Art to At Risk Youth

Since publishing a book about the South Valley in 2023, Bosque School junior Cheyenne Anderson has continued to advocate for her community and the underserved. The book of photos... more

7 Signs That Your Kids Are Ready for Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether or not to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know what’s the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their... more

The Young Scientist: Monotremes

Not all mammals share the exact same characteristics. Mammals are known for bearing their young live, but a small group of unique mammals called monotremes (MON-oh-treems) lay... more

Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost?

Does your child love to sing? Love plunking on the piano or pounding on the drum? Do you think you might have a future musician in your home? The average cost of private music... more

Mentorship Program Provides Children with Life-Changing Besties Through ‘Bigs’

Parents, close your ears. This is a story for children and teens who have ever wished they had an adult who “got them.” Who they could trust and rely on. Who they could just hang... more