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Create a Birthday Box to Save Time & Money
When you have young children, attending birthday parties can become a weekly event. In the preschool and elementary age set, kids tend to invite their whole class to their parties, […]
North State Teens Give Back To Their Communities With Creativity, Hard Work & Love
Thomas W., Yreka Grace P, Chico Grace is 13 years old and is the president of CCC, a Chico club dedicated to educating others about climate change and doing everything […]
Help Kids Explore Their Passions With A Summer Writing Project
Does your child have a particular passion that could be explored more through writing or photography? Blogging is an educational way for kids to practice their writing and research skills […]
Special Education Teachers Have Challenging, Rewarding Careers
Teaching students with special needs is a challenging, rewarding career. Special education programs are designed for students with intellectual, developmental, physical, or emotional delays which can place them behind their […]
Creating a Sensory Space at Home
Our brains are designed to produce and regulate responses to our body’s sensory experiences (sight, smell, touch, hear, and taste). For individuals with developmental disorders such as autism, the way […]
Parents Hit The Trail With Hike it Baby
Whether you put boot to dirt or follow the pavement for some urban hiking, answering the call of the trail with your baby is not only do-able, it’s a bit […]
Childproof Your Ride – Take Steps to Avoid Hidden Dangers In And Around Cars
As a conscientious parent, you’ve researched and bought the very best car seat with the highest safety ratings. You’ve had your car seat professionally installed by a certified car seat […]
First Aid Tips to Teach Kids
It is never too early to start teaching your kids basic first aid skills and what to do in an emergency. If your child gets injured, remain calm and talk […]
Wear a Bicycle Helmet – Six Tips For Safety
Not only is riding a bike a rite of passage, representing fun, freedom and fresh air, it’s a healthy pastime that kids and families can enjoy together. Every month, hundreds […]
Mastering Mealtime
At the end of a long and busy day, the last thing on your mind is cooking a healthy dinner for your family. The kids are hungry, the baby is […]
Want Your Family to Try New Vegetables?
When I met my husband, a bona fide sustainable food systems geek, I’d never heard of a farm share. I had a dim awareness that cantaloupe isn’t in season during […]
How To Find Safe Cosmetics
According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a project of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, “Most people assume cosmetics and personal care products are tested for safety before being stocked on […]
