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Seed Paper: A Fun, Creative Papermaking Project the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Making homemade, hand decorated paper is super fun. But beyond a fun family adventure, the process of artistic creation helps children develop large and small motor skills as they manipulate […]
North State Youth Orchestras Provide Extraordinary Musical Experiences
Young musicians have two valuable ensemble opportunities for the development of musicianship skills in Butte and Shasta counties. The Shasta College Concert Orchestra and the Butte MTAC Youth Orchestra provide […]
A Friend for Life – Is a Dog right for your Family?
Wrigley is a Goldendoodle who was born in a puppy mill and sent to a pet store. A family came into the store just before the holidays to ooh and […]
From One Dad to Another: The Power of Showing Up
A few weeks after my son was born in December 2021, I sat in the darkness, gently rocking him to sleep. His tiny fingers wrapped around mine and I felt the […]
My Mother Hid Her Cancer Diagnosis from Me – I Made a Different Choice with My Own Children
In the summer of 1998, I returned home after a yearlong college study abroad program. One day as my mother and I were catching up, the conversation took an odd […]
SNIP: Hope And Compassion For Siskiyou County Pets And Strays
“We have animals dropped on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We get calls about animals out on the street and I go see if I can help,” […]
From The Soil Up: Regenerative Education In Manton
Cultivating a culture of learning is much like cultivating soil. With the right season and tools, you dig in, refine and enrich. There are no limits to the possibilities when […]
Navigating the Process of Conservatorship for Developmentally Disabled Adults
Filing for conservatorship is a long, often complex journey that many parents and caregivers of disabled children embark on as their child approaches the age of 18. Like many parents, […]
A Gateway to Health Care: Glenn County Medical Assistant Program Is a Game-Changer
Health care careers are more than jobs—they’re opportunities to make a difference. As health care continues to be a cornerstone of our communities, the need for skilled professionals is more […]
Helping Children Become Media Literate
What does constant exposure to media mean for today’s youth who must navigate the barrage of media in almost every aspect of their lives? What are the implications for parents, […]
Teen Friends and Friendships: How to Be Your Kid’s Safety Net
My daughter’s middle school years were full of friendship drama and it seemed like her friend groups changed every week. When it was time for high school, I worried she’d […]
Be the Change – Sean Wilson
Sean Wilson discovered the magic of music through the piano. Amid an unpredictable and unsettled home life, Sean found that “music just calmed me and let me express my anger, […]
