“I take care of wounds, drain abscesses, start blood pressure medicine, treat diabetes and treat psychiatric conditions,” says Dr. Kyle Patton, M.D., medical director of the Hope program at Shasta […]
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Choosing the Best Exercise for Your Unique Pelvic Floor
I was approached by North State Parent Magazine regarding writing an informative piece about the pelvic floor. After 25 years working as a physical therapist in the field of pelvic […]
What If I Never Lose a Pound?
I stood there completely naked. I reached back and pulled the ponytail holder out of my hair. Nothing was going to impact this. I thought about taking off my wedding […]
Your Library is a Portal to Value
Entertainment, research, faraway lands, times gone by and new things to learn; your local library is a portal to all this and more. The hush of the traditional library with […]
Breastfeeding: Challenges and Solutions
As an Integrative Airway and Feeding chiropractor, I love helping moms and babies with breastfeeding issues. My journey with these families often begins during the prenatal phase. Comfortable prenatal experiences […]
Showing Up for Children Makes a Lasting Impression On Their Brains
Showing up in our lives and in the lives of our children is the juicy nectar of living fully. There is big meaning in that sentence. Take a moment to […]
Meeting the Moment: Trauma and Resilience Training for Educators
Michelle, a dedicated teacher in San Diego, describes the persistent challenges posed by Lana, one of her students. Lana consistently refuses to follow instructions, disrupts the class with her loud […]
Children Receive Life-Long Benefits from Robust Early Learning Environments
With the evolution of transitional kindergarten, essentially as a new grade level in the State of California, families may be choosing for their children to skip preschool. Similar to the […]
How Education Has Changed Now That Students Can “Google” the Answer
I love research and am so happy that instead of looking through paper index cards and bookshelves and climbing library stairs, students can find answers to much of their research […]
Shasta County Citizens Advocating for Respect: Homegrown Coalition Works to End Prejudice in All its Forms
Prejudice harms a multitude of people every day, but there’s a home-grown coalition that works tirelessly to address discrimination and uplift those affected by its reach. Shasta County Citizens Advocating for […]
Teaching Children Responsible Pet Ownership
When I think about things that make my heart smile, two things often come to mind: puppies and children. As many families will attest, adding a pet to your home […]
Simple Habits That Keep Romance Alive When You’re a Busy Parent
I’ll never forget the acquaintance with older children who advised me — pregnant with my first child — to take care of my marriage during the first few years of […]
Snowshoeing 101
Snowshoeing is cheaper and easier than almost any other winter sport — and it’s great exercise in which the whole family can participate together while experiencing the snowy North State […]
