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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 […]
Taking Care of Business: Teens Put Their Talents To Work
You needn’t be an adult to make an impact on the world. Encouraged and guided by parents and teachers, young people can use their education in creative ways: solving global […]
Planning for College in Middle School – It’s Not Too Early
If you plan on sending your child to college you may wonder: how early should I begin planning? Besides saving for tuition and other expenses, what additional steps should I […]
Helping Your Teens to Manage Money
Growing up, my first real job was waitressing at the lunch counter of our local Woolworth’s store in downtown Redding. At the age of 16, I was making an awesome […]
The Music Connection & North State Parent Teen Music Contest Winner
We are happy to announce that Jacob Dotson is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for his winning essay on the contest theme “Why playing […]
