June is routinely seen as the end of the school year and August as the start of another. For children, summer vacation is a time for carefree fun, rid of any […]
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Back to School and Back to Packing Lunches?
Consider these reusable, chemical-free sandwich and storage bags for the kids — and anyone who brings their lunch to school or work! ReZip is food safe, leakproof, lightweight and can […]
Backyard Games Will Always Be Favorites
Summer is finally here, but your kids are on the couch, staring at their devices or claiming they’re bored. Get them up and outside with these classic and modern backyard […]
Creative Play: Let Them Build Forts
When I was eight years old I decided it would be fun to live in a travel trailer. Our family didn’t happen to have one, so I set about building […]
Unschooling Can Be a Good Fit for Neurodiverse Kids
For many kids, navigating the school environment is a challenge. And, for kids who don’t learn the same way as their peers, the structure and expectations can be especially taxing. […]
Josh Stoudt’s “Servant Heart” and OT Skills Help North State Children
“I wanted to do more,” Josh Stoudt recalls. Ten years into his career, Josh was ready for a change. Although his work with Far Northern Regional Center served many people […]
Summer Fun At Your Local Library
Every community has its beloved local library, home to so many community gatherings and fun family events. From summer reading programs and crafts to yoga, animal shows and field trips, […]
Red Bluff Splash Park Project: Fundraising Is Underway Again
After being virtually on pause for more than a year, fundraising events for the Red Bluff Splash Park Project are underway again and building momentum. The project that has been […]
Summer Farmers Markets – Fresh Produce! Live Music! Fun For The Whole Family!
The North State is fortunate to have several year-round farmer’s markets in many of our communities, and summertime brings more seasonal markets overflowing with good food, fun and entertainment. Farmer’s […]
Making Moving Easier For Kids
Whether across the country or just across town, moving is a big adjustment for everyone in the family. Children in particular can feel overwhelmed and uprooted because they are rarely […]
Eating Out With The Kids — And Enjoying It!
You’ve probably seen your share of restaurant disasters in which babies, toddlers and older children are too noisy, too messy and rude. Call up those memories the next time you […]
Celebrating Cheryl Sanchez And Her Contribution to First 5 Siskiyou
“I’m taking a poll,” Karen Pautz, the director of First 5 Siskiyou, says. “If you like your job, shouldn’t you wait to retire until you turn 100?” While such an […]
Whittenberg Country School – An Old-Fashioned School In The 21st Century
Zach Whitten’s day-to-day operations at Whittenberg Country School look like a scene from Louisa May Alcott’s Jo’s Boys. Every school morning is awash with an exciting spectrum of possibilities for […]
