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A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

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Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

Homeschooling a child with special needs Teaching a child with special needs at home can seem overwhelming, whether it’s assisting them with their virtual classroom, helping with independent studies or […]

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16 Smart STEM Toys to Boost Brain Power

STEM Toys Can Boost Knowledge, Understanding, and Interest It is more crucial than ever today that children develop a keen interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, commonly referred to […]

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3 Tips To Help Kids Face Their Fears

It’s normal for children to have fears. Kids may have bad dreams, be frightened of the dark, or find a movie scene scary. However, kids can develop fears that interrupt […]

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Composting With Kids

Composting with kids teaches them about recycling, enriches your garden, and is a fun project that the whole family can participate in together. The most natural form of recycling Compost […]

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Preserving the Past for Future Generations

6 North State Historical Societies Tehama County Museum Launching its first website Tucked away in the Northern California Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains and an abundant agricultural community, the Tehama […]

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5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About the Pandemic

The pandemic has now been with us for several months, and no one knows when it will pass. How can parents talk to their kids about it in a way […]

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Caring Gifts for Parents and Grandparents

Gifts from the Heart – From Kids to Parents and Grandparents Handmade gifts from the heart are treasures that will always be cherished by parents, grandparents, and those who have […]

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6 Ways You Can Help Kids Make Friends

Parents can help their children develop social skills that will make it easier to make friends at any age. We are social beings and making and maintaining friendships is a […]

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Amma Culture Teaches African History

Amma Culture in Chico – An African-Inspired Educational Resource “Being born in a community where we are traditionally less than 2% of the population, I was often the only black […]

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Discover Your Child’s Learning Style

Does your child love reading and writing? Does she have a knack for music? When he tells a story, does he use his whole body to describe what happened? Are […]

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Setting Ourselves Up For A Successful School Year

I’d love to pass along some advice, from a teacher’s perspective, so we can all set ourselves up for a successful school year. It might be online, it might be […]

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Curating Your Distance Learning Space

How to Set Up the Ideal Distance Learning or Homeschool Space For inspiration on how to set up the ideal distance learning or homeschool space, follow Rose Duran on Instagram […]

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Homeschooling Moms Answer Common Questions

Since this past March, veteran homeschooling families are receiving frequent requests to tell others how they manage. We recruited six local homeschooling moms to help answer some of the common […]

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A Piano Tuning Duo

Tuning In — A Lifetime Relationship with Pianos for Don and Nathan Townley After majoring in percussion at San Jose State University, Don Townley earned a teaching credential in music. […]

Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Creative Arts

Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Creative Arts

In a highly competitive world that places a significant premium on easily measured achievements, creative arts are sometimes considered expendable. Yet, experts stress that the arts are just as beneficial […]

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