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Gathering At The Water Hole With Russ Harman Of Alsco, Inc.
Just as water has been vital since the beginning of time, equally important are the ways in which people move water for their purposes. Controlling and moving water, otherwise known […]
Five North State Dads Who Balance Family and Community
Jake Nolen and his wife of ten years, Emily, own and run No-Side Music, a music lesson and recording studio, from their home in Chico. The couple also are the […]
Celebrating Inclusivity At The Special Needs Carnival In Durham
For many people with disabilities, carnivals can be a stressful and anxiety-filled experience. Primarily geared toward “typical” community members, they often lack accessibility and can be a breeding ground for […]
New Shasta Bike Depot and Redding Bikeshare Bring Bike-Friendly Family Fun to Downtown Redding
This summer downtown Redding has become more bike-friendly for the whole family with the launch of the Shasta Bike Depot and Redding Bikeshare. Both projects are run by the local […]
Katie Carpenter Wants To Help Get Your Family On The Trail
One of the outcomes from the pandemic has been a growing interest in biking, and many small towns in the North State continue to get an economic boost as visiting […]
Midwives and Doulas in the North State Support Birth in Different Ways
Carolee June Abbott is the co-founder of Grace Doulas, primarily serving Shasta County, and also offers online birthing classes. She began offering childbirth classes in 2010. Katarra Shaw is the […]
Jared Duval – It All Starts At Home
According to Jared DuVal, making a difference in kids’ lives starts at home. “It doesn’t have to be overly complicated; it’s just things like turning off the TV and being […]
My Mother’s Day Won’t Revolve Around My Kids And I Refuse To Feel Guilty About It
Like orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough […]
Raising An Expressive Child
Do your children throw temper tantrums when things don’t go their way? Does he hit siblings when he is mad? Does she throw toys across the room when she is […]
Four Women Farmers Continue The North State Legacy of Joyful Growing
From flowers to onions and seeds to goats, four women farmers in the North State are continuing this region’s legacy of farming the land and connecting with their communities. Kalan […]
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake – A True Summer Camp Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
For parents of children with disabilities, finding the right summer camp can feel like a huge challenge, as the environment needs to be safe, supportive, and understanding of their child’s […]
Speaking With Babies Before They Can Talk
It’s normal for parents to eagerly wait for their baby’s first words, and those first “words” can actually happen within the first couple months of life — with the help […]
