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Big Dreams Give Kids A Chance To Learn
A rooster crows. A cantor chants the Muslim call to prayer. Songs from a Christian church echo through the village. Morning has come to Kyebando, … More
Projectile Homework
Not “flu shots.” Not “chore chart.” Not even “Grandpa’s sauerkraut.” No, the two words that most set my family moaning are these: Class … More
Self-Conscious Smiles: Helping Tweens and Teens During Orthodontia
Crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth can make adolescents feel insecure and embarrassed. It’s no fun to smile when your teeth aren’t … More
My Kid Loves Sugar And I’m A Dentist! – Tips From A Dentist/Parent For Early Dental Care And Cavity Prevention
Throughout our lives we hear people say things that seem to be unwritten laws of nature, like “nothing is certain in life except death and taxes,” … More
What's New
Dear Readers January 2012
Publishing our annual Music, Art & Health issue is always a treat. Learning about some of the art-related enrichment programs at various public and private schools in our Upper California region, like Art Davis’ after school band program at … More
Dear Readers December 2011
It was a cold and wintry December night. My four sons were all under the age of nine. Our kitchen was always a busy place, and that Saturday night over twenty years ago was no exception. There were delicious smells coming from the stove top where we … More
Dear Readers November 2011
Once again it's that time of year. The cooler weather brings piles of leaves to my front yard, a chance to put on a warm bulky sweater, and the opportunity to sink into a good book. Recently, at a Boston bookseller, I purchased one of my all-time … More
Dear Readers October 2011
Fall harvest is one of my favorite times of the year. When you enjoy our beautiful region’s bounty by sipping fresh apple juice or baking a pumpkin pie from pumpkins grown on a local farm, you are surely to be enriched! I’m impressed that so many … More
Dear Readers September 2011
As summer wanes and fall approaches, it may be the perfect time for parents to accomplish some personal goals. These may include joining the gym, taking a dance class or reading a novel you’ve been putting off. As a young mother of four sons, I … More
Featured Events
13th Annual Monster Piano Concert, January 21, 2012 in Chico
What has 480 fingers, can navigate 1408 black & white keys, & makes wonderful music? Come find out & enjoy the beautiful, resounding sounds of 16 keyboards simultaneously played by 48 child pianists ages 6-18. 2:30pm & 7pm. $12/adv, … More
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 workshops for adults and mature youth, to two days of free Junior Naturalist activities for children of … More
Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children in Mt. Shasta – M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm
Dynamic, modern activity program for children to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Ages 4+. Free trial. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. $50/mo. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. … More
January 19 & 21 – Music Together® classes in Chico
Music Together® is children & their grownups sharing songs, rhymes, movement & instrument play. Wiggling, singing & laughing with the research-based curriculum develops music skills, creativity, self-expression & confidence, along … More
Sunday January 1st, 2012 – Polar Bear Plunge in Redding
Looking for a BEARRRRRY fun time to welcome in the new year? Take the “plunge,” compete for prizes (Youngest Polar Bear, Biggest Splash, Best Hat, etc.) & enjoy hot refreshments. Gates: 11:30am, Plunge: 12pm. $12 drop-in; $40 pre-reg … More
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