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 […]
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The Kind of Mother I Am
Inevitably my 18-month-old daughter will fall at the park. I will not try to catch her. On a typical day, my daughter will ingratiate herself with the kids whose mothers […]
Mike Nichols of Sootheze Therapy Products: A Hug from Red Bluff to You
Spring is upon us and with warmer temperatures and longer days there are sure to be more celebrations ahead—baby showers, bridal showers and birthdays, to name a few. Have you […]
The Neurodivergent Spectrum: Recognizing and Appreciating Cognitive Diversity
In the tapestry of humanity, each person brings their own unique set of characteristics and experiences. This includes neurodivergent individuals whose minds dance to rhythms all their own. The concept […]
Boost Baby’s Brain Power
Your baby’s brain grows faster from birth to five years old than any other time in their life. Each day they are discovering how the world works, understanding both verbal […]
High Five for North State’s First 5s!
Week of the Young Child stretches from April 6 to the 12, this year. To celebrate this week devoted to raising awareness of the developmental needs of young children, we […]
Be the Change – Neel Bulchandani
When his brother sustained a back injury in high school, it changed Neel Bulchandani’s life. At the time, Neel was working in a lab and feeling less than enthused about […]
Kai Music and Arts: Exceptional Music Training for All Ages and Abilities
Finding your voice with an instrument is the mission of Kai Music & Arts in Chico, where students work with experienced teachers to express themselves. Learning how to play music […]
California Heritage YouthBuild Academy
“Adults have to keep that delicate balance when making a meaningful connection with teenagers. Adults need to stay young-at-heart, while at the same time recognizing that teenagers are longing to […]
For the Love of Animals – Local Teens Celebrate Their Unique Friends
Pets bring joy to many teenagers throughout the North State. Some pets have been rescued from hard situations, but in all cases these pets are an immense blessing to their […]
Not Your Mama’s Etiquette Class: Teaching Teens in the Digital Age
Etiquette, throughout the ages, has been a general set of social norms and expectations or a code of conduct on which a group agrees. These codes typically haven’t been global […]
Beyond Physical Changes: Navigating Puberty in Teens with Diverse Needs
As any parent or caregiver of a teenager can tell you, the onset of puberty can be a wild roller-coaster ride. It’s a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes, with […]
Forest Therapy: A Walk in the Forest Does a World of Good
Forest therapy is simple. Participants are guided on an outdoor experience designed to support health and wellness through immersion in natural environments, sometimes called ecotherapy or forest bathing. California State […]
