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Family Biking in the North State
Family biking might prove your solution to keeping the kids engaged while simultaneously exercising, social distancing, getting across town and protecting a budget affected by the pandemic. During COVID-19, families […]
Spotlight on the Siskiyou Opportunity Center – Uniquely Us
Here in the North State, we are fortunate to have several programs that provide services for individuals with special needs. For those over the age of 18, there are day […]
Christine Hartmann of Tehama County on Neurodiversity in Youth
Christine Hartmann on Neurodiversity in Youth- Her Brain Works in Special Ways Life is beautiful. Everything is fine. These are slogans painted on the artworks of a woman who was […]
The Girl Scouts Meet Modern Challenges in a COVID-19 World
Gaining confidence and growing from the experience of meeting challenges has always been part of the Girl Scout tradition. Last year, the Girl Scouts of Northern California and Girl Scouts […]
Kid’s Beach Questions Answered
“Who wants to go to the beach?” In our family, this question is almost always answered with, “Me!” During the summer, we pack up our beach buggy, a large cart […]
How to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer
As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of schoolwork flew by, I found myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer: sleeping in, spending our afternoons poolside and […]
Charles Brooks- Rebuild Paradise
In response to losing his Paradise home to the 2018 Camp Fire, Charles Brooks initiated Rebuild Paradise, a foundation providing long-term resources for anyone affected by the fire. The foundation […]
Summer Guide to Camps & Classes For Youth in The North State
Summer is finally here, and so are summer camps, with lots of fun in the fresh air outdoors, plus creative games and learning opportunities! Many classes and camps have limited […]
Seven Budget Friendly Backyard Activities for Summer
“Mom, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while […]
Gluten-Free Tastes Good- Localicious
This month I wanted to offer a few fun recipes that also happen to be gluten-free. Whether your family suffers from gluten sensitivities or not, give these recipes a whirl. […]
Children’s Emotions – Why Our Children Need to Feel Sadness to Experience Joy
I can clearly remember listening to Melissa Manchester’s song “Don’t Cry Out Loud” as a child back in the 1980s. Those lyrics have been etched in my brain all these […]
Meet Beverly Cleary, Children’s Author and National Treasure
Who wouldn’t enjoy the spectacle of a young mouse named Ralph roaring down the hallways of a dingy hotel on a toy motorcycle? Or the plight of a scruffy, stray […]
