Carousel Ranch is a community treasure that changes lives. Dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with special needs, this nonprofit organization has provided developmental therapeutic and recreational programs for children with special needs through equestrian therapy for more than two decades. Through both their equestrian therapy and vocational training programs, they strive to create an atmosphere where every student can and will succeed - a place where therapy is disguised as fun.

How old your child should be when you schedule their first eye exam.

If you have passed the finish line, why not stop running? Crossing the finish line is the most anticipated part in any race. When crossing the finish line, we slow down, stop and reflect on the race we just finished. The retirement finish line is the number we need saved in our accounts to enjoy the next phase of life.

Mothers are proof that, in the end, love always wins.

We asked our Facebook followers "WHY ARE YOU GRATEFUL TO LIVE IN THE SCV?" Here is what they said...

They say, "You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with." I believe this to be true with my whole heart. Our editor-in-chief and my best friend used the word "best" to describe me on page 16. I didn't like it.

Sleep, sweetheart - sleep. A mom's reflection.

Great tips for welcoming your newest bundle.

The very best for Baby - and Mom!

The old adages, "Happy wife, happy life" and "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" seem quaint - until there's a frustrated pregnant woman, struggling mom with a newborn or even an experienced (And still exhausted!) mother in the house. Then they make all the sense in the world! Taking care of Mom means that she's better able to take care of the ones she loves the most. Here are three ways that moms, new and otherwise, can take care through some of the most stressful - and rewarding - times of their lives.

The Inside SCV Magazine family is growing - meet this sweetie!

The very best for your baby blessings.

Character building begins at home - and continues on SCV's best campuses.

What you should ask on your school tour.

What SCV parents should know about their child's education.

Bishop Alemany is hosting an Open House, have coffee with Math Support and more.

On Saturday, November 17, Oak Tree Gun Club and the Jacob Zamora Memorial Foundation will host the 15th-annual Jacob Anthony Zamora Memorial Shoot in honor of a very special young man who was gone too soon.

It was a letter from her child's Honors math teacher that really drove an important point home for local pediatric dentist Kathy Mulcahey. "We received a wonderful, heartfelt letter from our son's high-school Honors Algebra 2/Trig teacher that really touched my husband and me," says the Legacy Christian Academy alumni mom. "In it, his teacher highlighted our son's hard work, kindness and 'great mathematical thought' that he shares with his peers. As parents, of course we invest a great deal of time, resources and love into our children, but when we get feedback like this - and it's not that uncommon - we are always deeply aware of how much Legacy played a vital role in the academic and character development of our kids."

Dogs get diabetes, too! Learn how to walk to end this disease in people and their best animal friends.

A girl's gotta ride a lot of horses, or - in this case - board enough of them to know what she wants in a facility.

You won't want to miss this "Alice" inspired tea party!

Summer's the perfect time for a family vacation, but what do you do when your four-footed family member isn't welcome at the hotel, camp site or a relative's house? You'll need to decide whether or not Fido will be hanging out at home or boarded while you're gone.

I am an early riser. I guess I've always liked to get up before the crack of dawn, brew a pot of coffee, let the dogs out and read the morning news all in the peace and quiet of a home and neighborhood still fast asleep.

JACK RUSSELL WANTS TO MELT YOUR HEART AND LICK YOUR FACE
I may be small, but I like my kisses super-sized. Just like Clark Gable, I'm a gentleman. Sure, I'm only 2 or 3 years old, but I have lots of experience being a good boy on walks and while playing - indoors and out. Folks say that my eyes are my best feature - wouldn't you like to stare into them? I may be your Puppy Soul Mate!

How to raise responsible kids - without punishing them.

Why don't you connect with your family in new ways?

How to help your child cope with bad friends.

Look at you, saving the best for last. Gift cards? No way. You're packing a personalized punch, fueling the presumption that these great gifts have been stashed for months. And they have - just not by you. SCV's locally-owned shops have been planning for your holiday-giving mad dash forever - and judging from this selection, it was worth it. So go, happy givers! And remember - when you shop local, your gift-giving good karma doesn't stop at what's under the tree. Every local purchase is an investment in your community. Thanks for shopping Santa Clarita!

On Saturday, November 17, members of the ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING Happiness Team worked tirelessly to beautify and restore four homes with a fresh coat of paint, each owned by local retired heroes.

Parents of young children know all too well how difficult it can be to handle challenging behaviors. Young children are dealing with so many emotions that even the simplest transition can become an epic meltdown.