Heart Disease is Often Subtle in Women Know the Signs, What to Do, and How to Prevent It The leading cause of death among women in the United States is […]
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Dr. Anna Robertson: Children Growing Into Strong Adults
Dr. Anna Robertson, DO, FAAP, compares her pediatrics practice to the work of an arborist. “It’s easier to bend and train a tree to grow in a certain direction when […]
Special Needs Parenting and Puberty
Special Needs Parenting The Perfect Storm of Puberty Special needs parenting is often like an unpredictable weather pattern, and there has been a storm brewing in our home for months. […]
North State Marching Bands Parade On
Despite perennial funding concerns, the drums of high school bands still beat loud and clear across the North State, and not just in music rooms and concert halls. Marching bands—typically […]
Beyond the Sex Talk
Helping Parents Navigate Conversations about Consent I’m concerned about our children and their ability to make sense of sexuality in our confusing world where accusations are becoming more common; a […]
Staying Fit and Raising Children in Los Molinos
History tells us that actor Leo Gorcey kept an active household in Los Molinos in the ’50s and ’60s, but active takes on a healthier meaning at that same residence […]
8 Ways Dance Can Benefit Your Child
Supporting your child’s commitment to dance can feel overwhelming at times. It’s easy to question our dance mom sanity while late-night chauffeuring to practice and dress rehearsals, or when the […]
Family Meals for the Win
Put a New Spin on Your New Year’s Resolution Instead of a personal resolution, how about making a New Year’s resolution that is good for the whole family? Consider resolving […]
Ice Skating in the North State and Beyond
3 Regional Ice-Skating Rinks Weekends in winter are a perfect time to get adventurous and create special memories with family and friends. Take your family to enjoy the experience of […]
Teens Excel as Aspiring Classical Music Artists
It’s Cooler Than You Think We’ve all heard the too-familiar refrains. “When I was five years old, my parents made me take piano lessons.” “My dad wouldn’t let me play […]
Gavin Spencer: Shasta High School Choir
Hitting High Standards and High Notes in the North State Eighteen years ago, Gavin Spencer left his home state of Oregon and became the director of the established and prestigious […]
Gather at the Parades!
Recently I had planned to have a quiet evening at home, but then my son called, asking, “Aren’t you coming to the Monster Truck Parade?” What does a mom say […]
5 Important Things to Consider Before You Get a Pet
When Erica Galligan’s children were young, her family tried adopting a dog. But allergy issues forced them to return their pet to the breeder. Over time they found other alternatives, […]
