Bats are incredible creatures. They are the only mammals capable of powered flight. They’ve adapted to numerous niches and environments and are essential in keeping insect populations in balance. An […]
A free monthly publication
Author Archive
TAG! This is it! How Local Libraries are Reading the Room on the Needs of the North State’s Youth
A love of community, learning and literature must be nurtured in encouraging environments to really thrive. And that is what lives at the heart of the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) […]
A Flag on the Play: Football Fears and Concussion Care, with Dr. Parker
Traumatic brain injuries are getting more coverage these days. But stories usually cover adult injuries. To learn more about the risks to our children, we reached out to Dr. Nate […]
Keeping Kids Safe This Summer, with Dr. Nate Parker
School’s out and summer provides new opportunities for both adventure and danger. That’s why we’ve reached out to Dr. Nate Parker, medical director of Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta’s emergency […]
Giving Kids a Great Head Start: Spotlight on Two Remarkable Shasta County Teachers
Teachers typically have their hands full every school day. That is especially true for those taking on our pre-K kiddos. The unique challenges that come with honing these young minds […]
Alternative Learners Reach New Horizons with Mastery Transcript Consortium
As many parents have begun to realize, the traditional ways in which children have been taught allowed many kids to fall through the cracks. Some students conform well to the […]
Taking a Bite out of the Sandwich Generation
You may have heard of the Sandwich Generation, but you may be wondering what it is and if you are a part of it. Simply put, those in the Sandwich […]
Let’s Get Physical – The Benefits of Biking in the North State
Summer is in full swing and with the kids out of school a lot of parents are looking for ways to direct all that excess energy. The upside of saying […]
Jeff Capps: Feeding Needs and Planting Seeds for a Better Tomorrow
“In my mind, being a father and teacher is why I was put on this earth,” says Jeff Capps, culinary arts instructor at Dunsmuir High. “It is not what I […]
A Blastoff Birthday Bash
Children love birthday parties that cater to their special interests and parents often have a lot of fun planning a themed bash. This year, while homing in on a birthday […]
