Since the pandemic began, veteran homeschooling families have gotten many requests to tell others how they manage. We recruited seven local homeschooling moms to help answer some of the common […]
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The Power of Awe: Why Our Children Need More Awe and How To Give It To Them
Maybe you just spotted a rainbow, watched a video about our expansive universe, or witnessed the birth of your child. The emotion you feel is hard to grasp—an overwhelming mix […]
Wild Things at Your Child’s School
A nonprofit animal rescue Your classmates may have been wild, but if you grew up in the North State, you probably made it through your entire academic career without so […]
Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost?
Does your child love to sing? Love plunking on the piano or pounding on the drum? Do you think you might have a future musician in your home? The average […]
Siskiyou County Arts Council Brings Art to County Families
Art is a lens for seeing differently Siskiyou County Arts Council (SCAC) President Bridgétt Rangel Rexford says the organization defines art as “anything made by a maker. It could be […]
Help Your Child Bond With Their Guinea Pig Or Rabbit
Having an animal companion or two during childhood can be a truly wonderful and life-enhancing part of growing up. Smaller pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits can be ideal […]
Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family
They’re cute and they’re cuddly, but how do you know what kind of pet would work best for your family? When deciding on the right pet for you, consider your […]
Adapted Learning Tools Can Help Students Succeed
Adapted learning is a common term in the world of special education, and the tools of adapted learning are helping to revolutionize the way that students learn by transitioning away […]
Positive Peer Pressure: How Friends Build Happiness
We often hear about the many negative aspects of peer pressure and worry that our children’s friends could push them down a path of troubling behavior like bullying or drug […]
Make Summer Memories While Vacation Time Lasts
Every year the anticipation of summer quickly gives way to confusion about how quickly it passes. This month, we have the chance to grab on to slower moments and make […]
Getting Outside with a Photography Safari
Getting kids outside is important Getting kids outside is more important than ever. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that kids are spending upwards of seven hours a day with screen […]
Summer Boredom Busters
It’s one of those days; you’ve already been to the park, the pool and the library this week. Now you just want a day at home. But within the hour, […]
Duivenvoorden Farms – Making A Truly “Whole” Milk
With so many options on sale in the milk sections of our local grocery stores, one in particular stands out: Duivenvoorden Farms from Cottonwood. Duivenvoorden milk is 100% grass fed, […]
