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Summer Road Trip Tips for Families with Medically Complex or Neurodivergent Kids
School is out, which means many families will take advantage of this time to plan getaways. Traveling with young kids is always an adventure, but traveling with medically complex kids, […]
The Last Frontier: A Family Trip to Alaska
Vast is a word often used to describe Alaska. A French restaurateur, failed by superlatives to describe its allure, threw his arms toward the sky and exclaimed, “It’s the… the… […]
Bev Landers – A Force for Good For Thousands Of North State School Kids
“My earliest memories are of teaching all my stuffed animals and dolls,” says Bev Landers, Paradise Charter Middle School’s principal and superintendent. “I started babysitting at age 11, as soon […]
Building Good Communication with Your Children
Communicating can be a challenge in any relationship and when it comes to our kids it can be challenging to get them talking, especially when it comes to difficult topics. […]
Ditch the Itch – A Family Guide to Fewer Mosquito Bites
When I was growing up, summer meant barbeques, swimming at the lake, and trying to avoid the pink polka dot treatment of calamine lotion. It’s safe to say, no one […]
Walberg, Inc and The Mechanics of Family
Bud and Jaimie Walberg of Corning know how to keep the wheels turning in business, the racing world and family life. The couple and their 12-year-old son, Bobby Mac, keep […]
Summer Programs for Kids with Diverse Abilities Allow Them to Thrive
Summer can be a challenging time for parents of children with special needs. While other families plan vacations and days at the beach, parents of children with special needs are […]
How Moms Can Recharge and Refresh – Fast!
Moms are on the job 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They take care of the kids, spouse, pets, maybe an elderly parent, and the home; and they […]
“No” Means “No”
“Can I have a piece of candy?’ My daughter asked me one morning, right after breakfast. “No, we aren’t going to have candy right now. It’s too early,” I said. […]
Adult Supervision: A Must To Prevent Drowning
As the weather warms up across the North State, families begin flocking to our lakes and rivers to enjoy boating, waterskiing, and swimming. And, with scorching summer temperatures typical in […]
Jake Fuller: Caring And Kindness Helps Make Learning Fun
Jake Fuller grew up in Cottonwood, CA, the son of two educators, Scott and Patty Fuller. Despite the potentially hazardous experience of being his father’s student in seventh grade, Jake […]
The Magic Of Singing: 70 Reasons To Encourage Your Kids To Raise Their Voices
It happened a couple of years ago. My ten-year-old daughter was moping around the house, grousing about some aspect of our lives that was not as ideal as she perceived […]
