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Wings of Eagles, Wings of Angels — Safety Nets For Families of Seriously Ill Children
When a family faces the challenge of caring for a seriously ill child, many emotional, physical, and financial stresses are involved. This type of strain can have lasting effects on […]
Yes She Can Inc. Empowers Teen Girls on the Autism Spectrum
Teenager Isabelle Madfis lights up when she talks about her passion for American Girl dolls. She knows the backstories of most of the dolls and serves as an expert-in-residence at […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Practicing The Three Rs as a Family
We are all familiar with images of sea life strangling in discarded fishing nets, plastic bobbing on ocean waves, small mammals with their heads caught in disposed but not biodegradable […]
A Focus On Nature Is Changing Therapy For Kids
Join me on a dog walk,” I said to my kids one afternoon. They sighed as if I had suggested they spend the day memorizing the library’s card catalogue system. But their moods lightened […]
What’s So Essential About Omegas?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the importance of getting enough Omega-3 and Omega-6 in your diet. But what are they, really? And why are they important? It’s time to […]
La Leche League USA – Helping Parents Learn About Successful Breastfeeding
La Leche League USA (lllusa.org) is an important part of the international La Leche League, which helps mothers all over the world as they navigate the journey of successful breastfeeding […]
7 Great Ways to Support a Single Parent
Every single parent has their own story; divorced, never married, widowed, spouse deployed, grandparent raising the grandchild, single parent by choice. The tips below are based on a dozen years […]
Kid Collections: A Great Way to Boost Science Processing Skills
Have you noticed that any time you’re outside with children they naturally begin to pick things up and “collect” them? It’s part of their natural curiosity about the world and […]
Five Reasons to Consider Montessori Education for Your Child
Developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori, Montessori education promotes self-guided, hands-on learning. Sherwood Montessori Charter School in Chico and Shasta Elementary School in Old Shasta are two North State schools […]
Wildflower Open Classroom — Opening Minds and Opening Future Doors
In 2010, the united efforts of local parents, teachers, and community members resulted in Wildflower Open Classroom, a free public school serving kindergarten through 8th grade in Chico, CA. Rising […]
North State Symphony Brings Professional Music To Area Kids
North State Symphony, formed in 2001 when the former Chico and Redding Symphonies merged, is the only California-based professional orchestra north of Sacramento. With skilled musicians hailing from throughout the […]
Own A Pet? Green Up Your Habits!
You might already live a “greener” life by taking reusable shopping bags to the store, recycling newspapers and composting kitchen scraps. But what about your pets? According to Stephanie Feldstein, […]
