Los Alamos Family Council

05/29/2026

Cold drinks and snacks are available again tonight!

05/22/2026

Need a drink at tonight’s concert? Stop by our table just outside the Youth Activity Center and your drink purchase will help support our programs!

05/21/2026

It's time for fun in the sun!

Piñon Splash Pad Opening Tomorrow For 2026 Season

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05/21/2026

Accepting the Mental Health proclamation at Tuesday evening’s County Council meeting are, from left, Ramon Garcia, Executive Director of LARSO; Lisa Hampton, County Health Council Chair; Matt…

05/21/2026

YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center/Courtesy photo TEEN CENTER NEWS RELEASE Beginning August 1st, the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center will officially expand membership eligibility to include rising 8th grade s…

05/15/2026

Playing outside is not neglect.
Walking home from the park is not neglect.
Giving kids age-appropriate independence is not neglect.

A new bill introduced in Congress, the Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act, could help protect parents who give their kids the freedom to do normal childhood things.

At Let Grow, we believe kids need more real-world independence, and parents shouldn’t be punished for giving it to them.

It’s not neglect.

It’s childhood.

Learn more about the Let Grow Law. https://bit.ly/4d7bVrH

05/15/2026

Making plans for the summer? Consider helping your kids build their pack!

🚨NEW WEBINAR! What if the missing piece in childhood isn’t another activity, but more kids to run with?

Join Let Grow’s upcoming webinar, Why Kids Need a Pack, Not Just a Playdate, for a powerful conversation about the kind of play kids are craving: unstructured, mixed-age, kid-led, real-world play.

The kind where they make the rules, solve the problems, handle the disagreements, and build the confidence that comes from figuring things out together.

Because kids don’t just grow through play.

They grow through each other.

Register today and learn how to bring back the pack! https://bit.ly/4wCM02S

05/15/2026

If making friends as an adult feels difficult, start small: initiate a conversation, extend an invitation, and keep showing up. Friendships grow through consistency, not one-time effort. The article emphasizes that challenging negative thoughts and practicing social skills can make connection feel more natural—and help turn everyday interactions into lasting relationships.

Most adult friendships don’t happen by accident. Learn strategies to overcome self-doubt, build social confidence, and turn everyday interactions into lasting relationships.

05/14/2026

Building friendships often starts with something small—a compliment, a question, or a shared moment. Yet many of us hesitate, underestimating how open others are to connection. This article highlights how simple phrases can ease that uncertainty, showing that connection isn’t always complex, but often begins with everyday curiosity and a willingness to reach out.

1. "I love that! Where did you get it?"

05/13/2026

If talking to strangers feels awkward, start simple: ask a question, notice what you share, or offer a small kindness. These small shifts make conversations feel more natural and less risky. Not every interaction needs to lead to friendship—sometimes a brief, genuine exchange is enough to create connection and open the door to something more.

Learn some practical tips on how to talk to strangers.