For more than 50 years, parents in Redding and Paradise have formed two cooperative preschools, an arrangement in which parents collectively hire a trained teacher to provide their children with […]
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Be the Change: Shane Romain – Advocating for Chico’s Parks and People
“Children are the next stewards of our earth,” explains Chico Park Services Coordinator Shane Romain. “If they don’t know about nature, they won’t care about or protect it.” Shane works […]
Capturing Birthday Memories with a Photo Booth
Birthday parties are a special time to create photo memories that will last forever. However, children’s parties are notoriously chaotic and it can be hard to juggle kids, presents, games […]
Rare Air Trampoline Park: A North State Gem for Birthday Fun
Rare Air Trampoline Park A North State Gem for Birthday Fun Whether your child is a tiny tot or a teenager, Rare Air Trampoline Park is sure to turn your […]
Choosing a Pediatrician
Your relationship with your child’s pediatrician is one of the longest associations you’ll have in your lifetime. For one child, it’s a connection that’s likely to last 18 to 21 […]
Gratitude from a Successful Local Mom
Amy Lacey of Cali’flour Foods is grateful to her community, family and business team for exponential growth. Her success has allowed her to give back to causes she is passionate […]
Localicious: A Closer Look Into School Gardens
Over the last decade of working with children in school gardens I have learned that when children are involved in the process of growing food, they will eat just about […]
Be the Change: Lori Gaines – Advocating For Students And Parents Through Special Education
Sam was in fifth grade when she entered Lori Gaines’ classroom, glowing with what Lori calls an “unshakable positive spirit.” Lori had taught students of all shapes, sizes and specialties […]
For the Love of Singing: Through the Musical Door
What’s a team activity that doesn’t occur on a court or field? Singing. Mt. Shasta Elementary School’s music program and the Children’s Choir of Chico, though two very different arenas, […]
Building Community Enriches Lives
Generations ago, before television and cell phones, building a strong community was a way of life. Homes were built with porches where residents could lounge and spend time catching up […]
Shopping With Purpose: Little Red Hen Makes a Big Difference
For nearly 16 years Little Red Hen has served the North State community’s developmentally disabled residents. Originally started with one plant nursery, the non-profit organization has expanded over the years […]
Love Your Home From the Outside In With a Little Feng Shui
What makes your house or apartment a home to you? Is it the furniture, the items on the shelves that you have collected for years, or the people you share […]
Localicous: Glorious Greens Year Round!
In recent years, the value of adding nutrient-rich greens to our diet has caught the attention of consumers, resulting in an explosion of available options. Not so long ago, the […]
