Like orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough […]
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Raising An Expressive Child
Do your children throw temper tantrums when things don’t go their way? Does he hit siblings when he is mad? Does she throw toys across the room when she is […]
Four Women Farmers Continue The North State Legacy of Joyful Growing
From flowers to onions and seeds to goats, four women farmers in the North State are continuing this region’s legacy of farming the land and connecting with their communities. Kalan […]
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake – A True Summer Camp Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
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 […]
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 […]
