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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 […]
The Girl Scouts Meet Modern Challenges in a COVID-19 World
Gaining confidence and growing from the experience of meeting challenges has always been part of the Girl Scout tradition. Last year, the Girl Scouts of Northern California and Girl Scouts […]
Forest Ranch Charter School
Forest Ranch Charter School After School Program At Forest Ranch Charter School, what happens after school is just as vital to student engagement and learning as what happens during school. […]
Shasta Community Maternity Center
A Warm Hug of Services The healthcare team at Shasta Community Maternity Center wants every woman to feel as though she’s wrapped in a warm hug of quality services each […]
Thankful for Farmers
It’s a time to give thanks to the farmers and ranchers who provide great food in plenty at Thanksgiving and all through the year. From the bottom of our hearts […]
