As any parent of a child with special needs can attest, finding reliable, trustworthy childcare is difficult. It is even more so when it comes to searching for after-school care. […]
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Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids
Parents want their kids to have an active and healthy lifestyle, and many sign them up for sports hoping to help them develop healthy lifelong habits and a love for […]
Dive into Swimming in the North State
To anyone with an aversion to large bodies of water, swimming may seem like a sport reserved for those who don’t realize humans lack gills and fins. In a state […]
Farmer’s Market Stew
The Importance of Eating Foods That Are In-Season & Locally Grown Check out our recipe for Farmer’s Market Stew that inspires the use of in-season and local food. Is it […]
Hydration Tips For Young Athletes
Your little sports enthusiast has been practicing hard in the late-summer heat of northern California for an hour. Your athlete runs over to you, smiling, sweaty, and thirsty. You reach […]
The Growth of Mount Shasta’s School CAFÉ
The young people at Mount Shasta Elementary and Sisson School have spoken, and their request for fresh changes to school lunches is being answered in Siskiyou County. The Culinary Action […]
Marcia Ramstrom Supports Mental Health
In 2013, Marcia Ramstrom sold most of her possessions, rented out her house, and moved her daughter Grace and herself into her RV. Why? Marcia had a mission. After a […]
Localicious – A Trip to the Berry Patch for Back-to-School Treats
Oh, hey there, August! Back to school time already? August always seems to be a busy season full of excitement about creating a new year of family routines. Below are […]
Surprising Ways Pets Benefit Your Kids
It’s 6 a.m., and you hear your baby whimpering. He’s probably hungry, but you want to sleep a little longer. Nevertheless, like any good parent, you get out of bed […]
For the Love of Dogs – They’re More Emotional Than Scientists Once Gave Them Credit For
In living with and interacting with our dogs, we get to know them well. Despite their inability to talk, we often understand their emotions based on their body language. But […]
Uplifting “Tails” of Pets Loved, Lost and Found
For true pet lovers, our dogs, cats, turtles and even chinchillas are deeply loved. We can’t imagine our family circle complete without them. During the 2018 Carr Fire that burned […]
This is Tehama: Catch a Ride on Leila Dumore’s Learning Adventure at Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Meeting administrator and teacher Leila Dumore at the Evergreen Institute of Excellence is like meeting Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus. Not only does Mrs. Dumore have a fun […]
Uniquely Us – Back to School: Helping Children Understand Inclusion
It’s that time of year again! All over the North State parents are preparing to send their kids back to school. New clothes, new backpacks and new school supplies are […]
