For Tara Ellis, “home” has never been just a structure. “It’s a feeling, a foundation and a place of belonging.” Tara shares. “A home is where you connect with your […]
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The Miracle of Major’s Place
With its thousands of acres of scenic open lands and the generous spirit of its residents, the North State is home to several equine-assisted therapy nonprofits offering solace and comfort […]
LEARN ABOUT & CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH AS A FAMILY
The holiday popped up on the calendar almost as suddenly as my children asked what it was. I had that mom moment when I realized I had two choices: I […]
Be the Change: Sensei Bernie Kelly
Bernie Kelly didn’t know he liked teaching, but he did know he liked karate. So when, in his 20s, his karate teacher Pat Haley offered him free karate lessons in […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day Your Way
That one day a year set aside to honor moms seems simple enough, but it can get complicated. Some moms look forward to whatever surprises the family may plan. Other […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day by Letting Go of Motherhood Myths
Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, […]
From Garden Parties to Summer Reading Programs, Siskiyou County Library Keeps Kids on the Literacy Path During the School Break
Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer, according to Attendance Works, an organization dedicated to improving school […]
How Wildflower Open Classroom Forest School Is Transforming Free Public Education In California
Education is evolving and at Wildflower Open Classroom, a free public TK-8 charter school in Chico, the latest addition to its innovative curriculum embraces one of the most time-honored classrooms—nature […]
Supporting Kids with Invisible Disabilities
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to gain a better understanding of invisible disabilities and how to best support the children who live with […]
Raising Pecans, Prunes and Library Patrons with Darla Lawrence
Darla Lawrence can relate to children who feel like their environment is out of control. Raised with a tumultuous home-life, Darla didn’t start to find order and balance until she […]
Be The Change: Myriam Kalmogho
The honor of being an ambassador of Africa When Myriam Kalmogho moved to the United States in 2000 to attend Shasta College, she recognized that many people in her new […]
When The Nest Is Never Empty: Realities of Parenting a Child with Disabilities into Adulthood
For most parents, the idea of an “empty nest” is a bittersweet milestone. It marks the time when their children leave home and parents shift into a new phase of […]
Water Babies: Body, Bonding and Brain Development
“My baby isn’t old enough to walk. How could she learn to swim?” When your baby isn’t old enough to walk, it may seem strange to take them to the […]
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Siskiyou County: Supporting Parents to Provide Safe, Healthy Environments for Their Children
Siskiyou County, the fifth largest county in California, with child abuse rates higher than the state average (child abuse allegations are twice as prevalent as the statewide average), faces unique […]
