Much like football coaches, Natalie Lalaguna and Jessica Ditzler work to inspire, direct, educate, lead and organize – not on the field, but in the classroom. Both are instructional coaches […]
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Practice Makes Perfect
“Practice makes perfect” was the first thing my piano teacher ever told me. I started lessons in the first grade, mainly because my brother did. From the moment I played […]
Starting on the Right Note: Music lessons give children lifelong benefits
Recite the alphabet. Can you do it without mentally singing the tune you learned in preschool? The songs we learn as children influence how we think as adults, how we […]
Payday & Tax Expectations For Teens
An excellent time to discuss taxes and withholdings with your teen is at the start of his or her employment when he is filling out a W-4 tax form. Instruct […]
Teens, Depression and Nutrition: Assessment and Support
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) approximately 1 in 5 youths ages 13 to 18 experience a severe mental disorder at some point during their lives. What […]
A Mother’s Journey: Teenage Depression
As a mother it is hard not to feel guilty when you realize your child is suffering. I remember wishing my first baby had come with a care manual, but between […]
Localicious: Food for Thought
Since the 1800s, people have said, “You are what you eat.” With today’s fast-paced lifestyle and an overabundance of junk food readily available, that phrase has become even more poignant. […]
Money Wisdom: Growing Savvy Spenders
We have all heard the old adage, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” While most adults can attest to the truth in that saying, we can also take a lesson from […]
North State Arts Are Alive and Well
I am often surprised to hear that some people in our North State community believe the majority of schools have eliminated important curricula, including visual and performance arts. Certainly there have […]
Be the Change: Daniel DeRoss – Educate, Correct, Restore
Daniel DeRoss, a successful athlete, stellar teacher, role model and coach has had a positive impact in Siskiyou County by supporting and believing in the Athletes Committed program, as well […]
Staying Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
There is no instantaneous way to get rid of a cold once it has set in, so prevention is the key! Here are a few tips for keeping healthy during […]
How Parents Can Make Use of Natural Medicine
When I was growing up, no one emphasized natural medicine as a viable health care choice. Instead I was brought up, as I imagine you were, to rely entirely on […]
Localicious: The Gift of Pie
When you arrive on someone’s doorstep with a pie in hand, you know you’re going to get a smile. The smell of pie magically draws us back to our childhood, […]
