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Breathing Art into Learning at Redding School of the Arts
There is a unique school in Redding, California where students are moving and grooving and acting, creating images of life, nature and the imagination with brush strokes or graphite, and […]
A Bridge Without Gaps: Coming Together for Butte County Care
Child care concerns and considerations start during pregnancy, sometimes even earlier during pregnancy planning. Who can I entrust with my infant, toddler or child as he grows while I return […]
Growing With Art
An art classroom can be a safe place for self-expression as well as a place where layers of learning unfold for children of all ages. North State art instructors Jennifer […]
Your Library is a Portal to Value
Entertainment, research, faraway lands, times gone by and new things to learn; your local library is a portal to all this and more. The hush of the traditional library with […]
Strengthening Children After Traumatic Events
Serious traumatic events like the North State wildfires in 2020 and 2021, or suddenly having to move due to family or housing issues can diminish a child’s feelings of trust […]
A Five-pack of Family Hikes
Bite-size or bigger family adventures can be found on a variety of hikes in the topographically diverse counties of upper Northern California. Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties offer […]
Parents Hit The Trail With Hike it Baby
Whether you put boot to dirt or follow the pavement for some urban hiking, answering the call of the trail with your baby is not only do-able, it’s a bit […]
Essential Elements for a Water-Smart Family in a Dry Year
Splashing in the pool or dipping your toes into a flowing creek is excellent for a hot North State summer cool down. As temperatures rise, water usage spikes with sprinklers […]
The North State Goes Back to School
Health, Safety, and Learning Are our kids going back to school this year? That looming question has been on the minds of parents all summer long. With many schools just […]
