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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Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway, January 26th-29th, 2012 in Chico
In and around Chico, the annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway is a four-day event with activities for all ages, from field trips and … More
Families That Grow Cooperatively – Building A Better Community … One Neighborhood And School At A Time
Sharing … involvement … community building … these are just some of the concepts that come to mind when describing a cooperative enterprise. … More
Shasta Damboree Mini Golf Tournament in Shasta Lake, October 1st
Families & individuals of all ages participate in this outrageously fun event that’s anyone’s game to win! Root beer floats, raffle prizes … More
Nutcracker Auditions With Redding City Ballet; Redding. September 9th & 10th.
Come audition today or tomorrow for Redding City Ballet’s December 9 & 10 Nutcracker performances at the Cascade Theatre. Ages 6-adult. Today … 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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