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 […]
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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 […]
Judy Souza – Still Creating Masterpiece Sandwiches at the Flournoy Country Store and Deli
Spring in Tehama County is a lovely time for day trips, and May is a good month to enjoy a leisurely drive to the Yolla Bolly Mountains via Paskenta Road. […]
Screen-Free Week — How To Replace Screen Time With Green Time
Kids are spending an exorbitant amount of time glued to their electronics these days. The latest survey by Common Sense Media found that American teenagers ages 13-18 spend an average of six […]
Wildflower Music Festival Set for May 6
Wildflower Open Classroom School has set its annual Wildflower Music Festival for May 6 from 1-8pm in Chico. The outdoor venue is located at The End of Normal (2500 Estes […]
Fun North State Outings with Mother’s Day in Mind
With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, it’s time to start brainstorming creative ways to thank Mom for all of her love and support. Going out to eat is a traditional choice, […]
Jo Campbell Has A Superpower
It’s almost a superpower,” says Heather Wylie of her friend Jo Campbell. “Jo has an amazing, gracious ability to get people from very different perspectives to talk with each other, […]
Guilt Free Goodie Bags For The Birthday Guests
I’ve been “that” mom, a convenience junkie who puts a handful of throwaway toys and candy in a colorful plastic sack and calls it a goodie bag. But here’s a […]
May The Fourth Be With You: Host An Epic Star Wars Party
After putting off fun during a pandemic, we’re ready to make the most of every celebration. Team up with budding Star Wars fans to create festive family fun for May […]
Helping Introverted & Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive
These days my teenage daughter cheerfully refers to herself as an ambivert, meaning a person who has both introvert and extrovert qualities. But this was not always the case. When […]
Education through the Arts with Diane Penner and the Tehama County Arts Council
April is here and the call is going out for Castles and Kingdoms, the 2023 theme for the Student Art Contest sponsored by the Tehama County Art Council (TCAC) and […]
Lab Schools Are Giving Future Teachers Hands-On Experience In Early Childhood Education
Lab Schools in California, including ones at Butte College in Chico, Shasta College in Redding, and College of the Siskiyous in Weed, provide valuable real-world experience for students training to […]
Little Red Hen – Supporting Autism Awareness and Acceptance in the North State
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support individuals on the autism spectrum. It’s an opportunity to educate ourselves and others about autism and to promote understanding […]
