Marty Mautz, Volunteer Story Coordinator at the Anderson Library in Shasta County, bubbles with joy when she describes Storytime. For 23 years Marty has captivated young children with stories, songs […]
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Homemade Seaweed Snacks: Kid-approved … but may never make it into a lunch box!
Have you ever tried those salty seaweed snacks you buy at places like Trader Joe’s? I know, they’re addicting … we’ve tried them before and my children loved them! I […]
Dual Language Immersion: What Is It And How Does It Work?
School language immersion programs, first appearing in the United States and Canada in the 1960s, have gained popularity over the years. Currently there are nearly 400 such programs across 30 […]
The Unmotivated Child: Empowering Strategies To Help Your Child Aim Higher
As parents, we want our children to feel excited about learning and to be willing to confront challenging material. We want them to have an endless supply of resilience to […]
Youth Sports: How does Early Specialization Affect The Developing Child?
While children used to simply go outside and play, their days are now filled with organized sports practices and games that become more focused and intense, moving up from recreational […]
Nine Lessons Gymnastics Teaches Children
Most communities have a long list of recreational options available for children. You can sign your little one up for activities & classes including ballet, visual arts, karate, soccer, gymnastics, […]
Be the Change – Donella Patalon: Volunteer Extraordinaire
Donning her Scout pants and shirt, Donella Patalon strode into the Nor Cal Scout Shop in Chico. She smiled broadly and reached her hand out to me in greeting. “I’m […]
Be the Change – Kat Lowrance: a Woman of Passion
The first thing one notices when meeting Kat Lowrance, Executive Director of Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California (RFENC), is her quick smile. It lights her face in such a […]
On Pins And Needles – The Benefits Of Acupuncture
For a woman who admits being extremely afraid of needles, Patti Furnari is a huge fan of acupuncture. Having dealt with the debilitating pain of migraines for over 25 years, […]
Summer Treats: Whole Fruit Popsicles
Cool down this summer with homemade fruit Popsicles. You’ll save money and reduce wasteful packaging by making your own. Plus, by adding in pieces of whole fruit, these healthy treats […]
The Montessori Method: An Approach To Educating The Whole Child
What do Anne Frank, Julia Child, Prince William of England, Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon.com), and rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs have in common? Although vastly different in their life […]
Real-World Learning – Homeschooling Families Combine Life & Education
Most parents agree that a good education is an important foundation for their child’s future success. The way children learn however, can be as varied as the children themselves. While […]
Tips For Easing The New-School Jitters
I remember lying awake for hours the night before the first day of school each fall. So many questions were swirling around my brain. What did the year have in store […]
