You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn. This quote rings true for most parents, particularly those who are caring for children with disabilities. Parenting is an all-consuming […]
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Be the Change: Chad McCall
As a disaster relief volunteer, Chad McCall stood amid devastation and rubble in the wake of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Just months before, he had been slogging through the […]
Budding North State Artists
Mathias Hechavarria 16-year-old Mathias Hechavarria is described by Lane Carlson, Executive Director of Redding School of the Arts where he is a student, as “an exceptional artist.” Mathias is also […]
Make a Family Vision Board for the New Year
A vision board — also called a dream board — is a collection of images which represent your goals and dreams for the future. These collages aren’t just pretty to […]
Creativity With a Purpose: Using Art to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Art isn’t just a means of self-expression and creativity. It is also an effective tool in developing fine motor skills, especially for children with disabilities. When these young minds engage […]
Liberty Arts and Jefferson Center for the Arts: Siskiyou County Venues Where Art and Artists Flourish
Artistic spaces offer a place for people to come together and create in an atmosphere of non-judgement. This supportive environment is especially important to nurture budding young artists. Siskiyou County […]
Willows High Honker Marching Band: Perseverance, Talent and Teamwork
Willows High School is known for great academic standards, but they’ve earned another claim to fame: The Honker Marching Band. The program started about 12 years ago under the leadership […]
DLB Ranch, Inc. at Night Star Ranch: Healing People with Horses in Cottonwood
Joni Maggini has two clear missions at her ranch in Cottonwood; “To keep hay in the barn and to keep offering healing to others through connecting with horses.” As a […]
Dunsmuir High Culinary Arts Program Prepares Teens for Successful Careers
Dunsmuir High School has cooked up something exciting: a bright future in the culinary field. The school hosts a standout culinary arts program that kids are excited to join. And […]
Children Who Participate in Theater Reap Lifelong Benefits
If you have a child with a flair for the dramatic, who loves to sing and dance, or wants to be part of a team without playing sports, theater may […]
Be the Change: Carrie Powers
“I was suddenly a single, brokenhearted mom with two brokenhearted children,” Carrie Powers remembers. “My whole life had been about the support of women and children, and then I found […]
Fabulous Feast-ivities
For foodies looking for an excuse to go nuts this holiday season, there are plenty of lesser-known holidays inviting you to celebrate. Bakers, candymakers and home chefs can rejoice, regardless […]
Holiday Celebrations in the North State – Fun Ways to Spark YOUR Family’s Holiday Spirit
Marvel at the Holiday Lights Redding Garden of Lights, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Botanical Gardens Nov. 17-Jan.9. Wed-Sun, 11am-9pm. $15-$25, free for children under 4. Walk down winding paths […]
