Could You Be a More Locavore Family? Want food that tastes amazing? You can’t beat local, in-season food. Other benefits of eating locally include eating more real food, knowing where […]
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Creating A Birth Plan
A Birth Plan? Why? The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting and important life events that a woman will have. Each birth is unique, just as […]
Ukulele Club: Fun With Four Strings At Sierra View Elementary School
Sierra View Elementary School’s Ukulele Club Sierra View Elementary School in Chico, CA might have the pluckiest club in the county: Ukulele Club. Several years ago, Cathy Frost, Sierra View’s […]
The Arts in Education is for All Children
A Well Rounded Education Children need the arts in their education, whether public, charter, private, or home-schooling; studies have shown this again and again. The arts are required subjects in […]
Localicious: Snacks that Go
Like most busy moms I am always looking for new ideas for grab-and-go snacks that are easy, nutritious and well-liked. Below are a few simple recipes that have been vetted […]
Paragliding Papa Takes To The Sky
Siskiyou County Dad Takes To The Sky And Becomes A Better Parent For some kids, the name “Dad” connotes a hero who can do anything but fly. However, for Elliot, […]
The Origins Of Our Food
Introducing Elementary School Kids To The Origins Of Our Food Gardening Dads Justin Ingersoll and Ryan Fabian have cast a strange spell at Sierra View Elementary School in Chico, CA […]
Get Your Family Out On The Trail With Bikepacking
Out On The Trail With Bikepacking Sara Sundquist and her husband began bikepacking before their children were born, and they’ve traveled as much as 150 miles in a three-day stretch. […]
5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata
5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata Summertime on the northern California coast! Beachcombing, kickin’ it at the dunes, dipping toes in the ocean with all the whales, octopi, […]
Be The Change: Justin Margolis
Be The Change: Justin Margolis Unconventionally Different Justin Margolis, co-coordinator of Butte Parent Café in Chico, CA, took a shockingly unconventional route to becoming an advocate for children and a […]
Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures
Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures Summer is always a prime time for a family vacation. Over the last 13 years, we’ve taken several trips. Some have gone smoothly; […]
North State Parent Guide To Camps, Classes & Happenings for Youth
Kids love summer and the opportunities to make new friends and lasting memories. Learn about a great selection of activities and adventures offered in the North State in our annual […]
Uniquely Us: The Elusive Date Night
The Elusive Date Night Orchestrating a date night can be quite a task for any parents. When your kids have special needs, the challenge is even greater, for a multitude […]
