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The Mouth-Watering Magic of Strawberries
Is there anything more delightful than a child’s wide smile…etched in the juice of fresh-from-the-field strawberries? Ripening on the vine by late spring, strawberries are often the first fruit to […]
Parent Clubs: The importance of Parent Involvement in Schools
When people think of public school parent clubs, they often picture a group of parents getting together to plan how to fundraise for school supplies, trips and other expenses. However, […]
Boys & Girls Club Opening Doors for Siskiyou County Youth
“It’s about relating to kids with a lot of respect,” says Noam Zimin. “The people involved in Boys & Girls Clubs really, truly care about youth.” These values drew Zimin, […]
Cooperative Preschools Help Families Start School Together
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 […]
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, […]
