That one day a year set aside to honor moms seems simple enough, but it can get complicated. Some moms look forward to whatever surprises the family may plan. Other […]
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From Garden Parties to Summer Reading Programs, Siskiyou County Library Keeps Kids on the Literacy Path During the School Break
Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer, according to Attendance Works, an organization dedicated to improving school […]
Water Babies: Body, Bonding and Brain Development
“My baby isn’t old enough to walk. How could she learn to swim?” When your baby isn’t old enough to walk, it may seem strange to take them to the […]
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Siskiyou County: Supporting Parents to Provide Safe, Healthy Environments for Their Children
Siskiyou County, the fifth largest county in California, with child abuse rates higher than the state average (child abuse allegations are twice as prevalent as the statewide average), faces unique […]
North State Youth Become Resilient, Adaptable and Ready for Work and Life through Local 4-H Clubs
Every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path. This is one of the core beliefs of 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization which […]
Budget-Friendly Grocery Tips
With the cost of food rising, watching the family food budget and stopping those budget-busting money leaks, while providing nutritious meals your family will enjoy has become essential for many […]
Seed Paper: A Fun, Creative Papermaking Project the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Making homemade, hand decorated paper is super fun. But beyond a fun family adventure, the process of artistic creation helps children develop large and small motor skills as they manipulate […]
SNIP: Hope And Compassion For Siskiyou County Pets And Strays
“We have animals dropped on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We get calls about animals out on the street and I go see if I can help,” […]
Farm School: Reimagining Education for the Whole Child
What if your child could learn at their own pace, spend much of the day outdoors in nature getting plenty of exercise, synthesizing and integrating academic subjects through hands-on application […]
Innovative Arts Programming Enhances Siskiyou County K-12 Education
“Art has an incredible ability to engage children to want to be in school. Students look forward to it, to expressing themselves. It’s hands on, its’ creative, it’s fun,” says […]
