How to Make Reading Irresistible for Preschool Boys
The National Center for Educational Statistics reports boys start school slightly behind girls, and as they continue boys don’t close the gap – it widens. Boys’ reading and writing skills lag behind girls’ even into college.
Families that Grow Together
Cooperative living arrangements and cooperative schooling are two ways that families come together in the North State to share, get involved and grow in their communities with other like-minded individuals.
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Cost-Saving Ideas To Enliven Your Kitchen
With the kitchen being a primary gathering place for many families and their guests, a new look for your kitchen is not only a visually appealing, but … More
In The Company of Horses – Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Focuses On Solutions
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed a special bond with horses. We admire them for their beauty, strength and intelligence. They are valuable … More
Scrapbooking 101 – Start Preserving Memories With The Basics
Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to preserve your most cherished photographs and memories. It allows you to share the precious events of your lifetime … More
Special Education Teacher Marty Parker Rocks The Community With Music And Art “Yule” Love
At the age of eighteen, random chance led Marty Parker to a career as an instructional paraprofessional at Sierra View Elementary School in Chico. … More
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Be the Change – Eileen Reese, Shasta & Tehama Counties
As a young child, a painting of a red barn, a white horse and a mysterious figure mesmerized Eileen Reese. She would place herself inside the scene, imagining the horse was her own. As a teenager, Reese found solace sitting in a field with a herd of … More
Summer Camps & Programs 2012
Kids love summer! Jump into the action and learn about the great selection of activities and adventures in North State Parent’s annual Summer Camps and Programs Directory. Explore the many fun, exciting and educational opportunities for children … More
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – Empowering Consumers to Make Healthy Choices
Last March celebrity tabloids were abuzz when toddler Vivienne Jolie-Pitt was spotted wearing lipstick in public. Observers were decidedly focused on the appropriateness of the 3-year-old’s “dress up” demeanor. Noticeably absent were comments … More
Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within
It happened during a family idyll in paradise: Linda Morgan’s 10-year-old son, Todd, got a nasty blister on his ankle. Trying to relax and enjoy a much-needed vacation in Hawaii, Morgan, an education reporter and the author of Beyond Smart, played … More
Preparing Your Child for Time Away
My 12-year-old daughter recently went on an exchange trip with her teachers and classmates. She was out of the country for ten days without her dad, her siblings, or me. She did great. In fact, she was so excited that her bag was packed a full week … More
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Be the Change – Eileen Reese, Shasta & Tehama Counties
As a young child, a painting of a red barn, a white horse and a mysterious figure mesmerized Eileen Reese. She would place herself inside the scene, imagining the horse was her own. As a teenager, Reese found solace sitting in a field with a herd of … More
Summer Camps & Programs 2012
Kids love summer! Jump into the action and learn about the great selection of activities and adventures in North State Parent’s annual Summer Camps and Programs Directory. Explore the many fun, exciting and educational opportunities for children … More
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics – Empowering Consumers to Make Healthy Choices
Last March celebrity tabloids were abuzz when toddler Vivienne Jolie-Pitt was spotted wearing lipstick in public. Observers were decidedly focused on the appropriateness of the 3-year-old’s “dress up” demeanor. Noticeably absent were comments … More
Trust Your Instincts: How to Block Out the Noise and Find the Excellent Mother Within
It happened during a family idyll in paradise: Linda Morgan’s 10-year-old son, Todd, got a nasty blister on his ankle. Trying to relax and enjoy a much-needed vacation in Hawaii, Morgan, an education reporter and the author of Beyond Smart, played … More
Preparing Your Child for Time Away
My 12-year-old daughter recently went on an exchange trip with her teachers and classmates. She was out of the country for ten days without her dad, her siblings, or me. She did great. In fact, she was so excited that her bag was packed a full week … More
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