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. […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teaching Life Through Music Numerous studies have shown that children who develop musical skills early in life often excel in other areas, such as math, language skills, and spatial intelligence […]
Splashing in the pool or dipping your toes into a flowing creek is excellent for a hot North State summer cool down. As temperatures rise, water usage spikes with sprinklers […]
School Re-Openings And Educational Rights It’s back-to-school time in the North State, and I think it’s fair to say that the 2020-2021 school year has been on the minds and […]
One of the biggest frustration parents can face is getting their children motivated to learn. It can be difficult to get kids to embrace learning, whether it’s mastering multiplication, learning […]
She’s nervous,” I told my coworker about my daughter, 11, as we sat outside on a warm day eating lunch. “Who can blame her? She’s going to middle school.” Middle […]
I have never been more aware of the importance of nature and wide-open spaces than right now. My prescription for mental health has been to get outside daily in the […]
Yogurt Parfaits You Can Prep Ahead Who is excited to get the kids back to school and a routine? This year back-to-school looks a little different. Whether your kids are […]