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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Add Horseback Riding to The List Of Ways to Enjoy Our Wide-Open Spaces
In the 21st century, with game consoles and smartphones, are girls still horse-crazy? Do boys still daydream about becoming cowboys? We enjoy our wide-open spaces in Northern California, and our […]
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 […]
