Teaching responsible behavior in our public and wild spaces As parents, we instinctively understand our job of caretaking and teaching, setting examples with our behavior. Teaching responsible behavior in our […]
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Paskenta Supports Its Firefighters!
Paskenta: A Town with No Water Shares an Abundance of Love and Food for Firefighters The August Complex Fire in Tehama County You know it is summertime in Paskenta, CA […]
Teaching Your Teen How to Drive Safely
Parents often want to supplement the official driving lessons of their teenage children with their own parental instruction behind the wheel. And that is a great idea. Studies show that […]
Before, During and After a Wildfire
Wildfire Actions What to do BEFORE a wildland fire: Create defensible space to separate your home from flammable vegetation and materials (minimum 100ft PRC 4291). Adhere to all local fire […]
Pathways to Hope: Michael Burke
Is Hope a Science? If someone asked you to define hope, your response would involve words such as feeling, emotion, and science, right? Wait, science? Yes, according to Michael Burke, […]
Experiencing Trauma: How to Talk to Your Teen About Violence and Trauma
In the United States, four out of ten adolescents have directly witnessed violence, 17 percent have been physically assaulted, and eight percent have experienced sexual assault. These rates are even […]
Common Myths and Misunderstandings About ADHD
Myths About ADHD When I tell people my son has ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I usually get polite nods or “I have that too. I could never pay […]
Sensory Processing Disorder – Working Through the Struggles
“Imagine being in an environment where the noise around you is amplified to the highest level, the temperature is the coldest or hottest you have ever felt, you are wearing […]
Could Your Child’s Reading Difficulty be Dyslexia?
Children learn to read at their own pace, but if your child is struggling to make significant progress compared to their peers, it may be possible they have a reading […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
