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Kate O’Rorke: Strong, Smart, And Bold With Girls Inc.
Empowering Girls Through Prevention Methods With a background in finance and real estate, Kate O’Rorke had never worked for a nonprofit before, let alone led one. But when a board […]
The Bond Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
Grandparents Day is September 9th, but smart parents regularly celebrate the vital role that grandparents play in their family’s life every day. The strong bond between grandparents and their grandchildren […]
My First Fishing Trip
Now that I am retired and can commit more time to my favorite pastime, I often reminisce of past fishing trips. Those joyous, wonderful, and idyllic adventures linger in my […]
Judi Richins – Red Bluff School of the Music Arts
Teaching Life Through Music Numerous studies have shown that children who develop musical skills early in life often excel in other areas, such as math, language skills, and spatial intelligence […]
Essential Elements for a Water-Smart Family in a Dry Year
Splashing in the pool or dipping your toes into a flowing creek is excellent for a hot North State summer cool down. As temperatures rise, water usage spikes with sprinklers […]
Parents Of Children With Special Needs Stay Informed – Uniquely Us
School Re-Openings And Educational Rights It’s back-to-school time in the North State, and I think it’s fair to say that the 2020-2021 school year has been on the minds and […]
Five Things You Can Start Doing Today to Raise a Motivated Learner
One of the biggest frustration parents can face is getting their children motivated to learn. It can be difficult to get kids to embrace learning, whether it’s mastering multiplication, learning […]
Middle School Teaches Valuable Life Lessons
She’s nervous,” I told my coworker about my daughter, 11, as we sat outside on a warm day eating lunch. “Who can blame her? She’s going to middle school.” Middle […]
Standing Tall for Clean Parks – This is Tehama
I have never been more aware of the importance of nature and wide-open spaces than right now. My prescription for mental health has been to get outside daily in the […]
Breakfast to Fuel Students – Localicious
Yogurt Parfaits You Can Prep Ahead Who is excited to get the kids back to school and a routine? This year back-to-school looks a little different. Whether your kids are […]
The North State Goes Back to School
Health, Safety, and Learning Are our kids going back to school this year? That looming question has been on the minds of parents all summer long. With many schools just […]
Kyle Patton – Be the Change
Heartfelt Healthcare for the Homeless in Redding “I take care of wounds, drain abscesses, start blood pressure medicine, treat diabetes and treat psychiatric conditions,” says Dr. Kyle Patton, MD. While […]
