Editor and teacher Gina Lowe is the mom of two grown sons, and lives in Redding.
Homepage: http://www.northstateparent.com
Located 47 miles north of Redding, Castle Rock Elementary is a small rural school nestled in the mountain community of Castella. Established in 1887, its tranquil setting and family-like atmosphere conjures up a vision of an isolated one-room school house. But for the approximately 80 kindergarten through eighth grade students at Castle Rock, … [Read more...]
When my kids were younger, I had the misconception that parenting would somehow get easier as they grew older. As they were just learning to walk, I remember the excitement I felt as I admired their new level of independence. Where did that excitement go when they were asking for the car keys? Every age and stage has its joys and challenges – the … [Read more...]
