When she found out she was pregnant, Sarah says, “I didn’t really know what to do. (My baby’s) father passed away before he was born, and I was recovering from […]
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Creative Ways to Stretch Your Budget
Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it felt that easy. Whether you’ve lost wages during the pandemic, or saving […]
Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
Preparing your child to welcome a new sibling is both exciting and challenging. While this can provide your older child with a lifelong friend and playmate, the soon-to-be big sibling […]
How Doulas Can Help Moms And Families During And After Childbirth
According to the non-profit organization, DONA International (DONA.org), “From the beginning of time, people have been cared for and nurtured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Family, friends and neighbors from […]
Teaching Kids Self Control
As our children grow, each choice they make will determine their success in school, friendships, and their future. Every parent’s goal is to raise kids who make smart decisions. So […]
Anxiety Coping Mechanisms For Kids Of All Ages
Cases of anxiety in children have been at an all-time high ever since early 2019 and the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, children of all ages have been […]
Resources For Children & Families Dealing With Grief
Dougy Center Founded in 1982 in Portland, Oregon, Dougy Center started the first peer grief support groups for children, and has become a world-renowned model for bereavement support known as […]
Becoming A Foster Parent – The Joys and Benefits
What Fostering Has Taught My Children People are always intrigued when they find out that we bring foster children into our home. They are always polite but you can often […]
New Firesafe Apartments At Paradise Lutheran Church
With the North State’s every-lengthening fire season, we live with the constant awareness that, at a moment’s notice, our favorite four walls and everything in them could become memories. But […]
Building Bridges With Your Child’s Teacher
Do you feel intimidated when you think of talking with your child’s teacher? What if your child complains about problems with this teacher? And if your child is a virtual […]
What to Know if You’re Choosing Between Montessori and Waldorf Schools for Your Child
If you’re considering a Waldorf or Montessori school, there’s a good chance you believe children thrive when they have control over their learning environment. You probably also believe your child’s […]
Clever Ways To Help Kids Discover The Fun Of Reading
One of the most important things parents can do is raise a reader. Successful reading leads to successes in academics and gives kids a solid start in life. In fact, […]
Centering the Arts in Public Schools
There’s a quote from me in the Red Bluff High School yearbook from 1993: “I owe everything to my time in the Gold Show!” I was being a snarky teenager […]
