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Sensory Innovations: Empowering All Ages Through Play and Occupational Therapy
Sensory play, occupational therapy and physical therapy are essential for fostering critical skills such as motor development, cognitive function and social interaction. Sensory play can reduce stress, improve focus and […]
Shriners Children’s Northern California Offers Personalized Care for Complex Medical Conditions
For many children facing challenging and complicated medical conditions, hope exists in the form of Shriners Children’s Hospitals. This world-renowned health care system, with a rich history of philanthropy, has […]
Butte Environmental Council Offers R.A.R.E. Opportunity
Butte Environmental Council (BEC) is a nonprofit based in Chico, CA whose mission is to protect and defend the land, air and water of Butte County and the surrounding area […]
How to Prepare Your Family for a Weather Emergency
We are living in a time of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events causing havoc, such as floods, hurricanes and other storms, tornadoes and wildfires. Coming face to face with […]
Emergitek: First Responder Family Helps Others Respond Quickly and Skillfully
Being a first responder is synonymous with being “on the go” and if you add taking care of your family into the mix, the word “busy” takes on another meaning […]
Teaching Our Children to Care for the Earth
“We are born with a connection to nature,” says Tim Corcoran in his book The Earth Caretaker Way. “But as we grow, we may lose conscious touch with that […]
From Tiny Homes to Cabin Kits: Local Innovative Housing Solutions for Eco-Conscious Parents
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need for sustainable living, innovative housing solutions can align with eco-conscious values. Alternative housing such as tiny homes and cabin kits are […]
Learn to Keep Your Kids Safe through C.A.P.E. Training
As parents, we face some unpleasant truths about the world we live in. In the US, one in three girls and one in 10 boys are victims of child sexual […]
Unleash Family Fun with the New Expansion at Terrain Park Climbing Center
Rock climbing, whether in a rock climbing center or on a mountain, improves fitness, strengthens muscles throughout the body, builds confidence, boost brainpower and has mental health benefits, according to […]
When They Don’t Make the Team
Being part of a team is a great experience for kids and helps them build social skills, make friends and build confidence. However, when your child tries out for the […]
Hunting for Gems at Gaumer’s Mineral and Mining Museum with the Treasured Gaumer Family
Has your child’s rock collection taken over their room? Have you been tempted to thin it out or make it disappear completely when they are asleep or at school? Children […]
The Community Within: Nurturing Your Child’s Microbiome for Optimal Health
What is the microbiome and why is it important? The microbiome is the community of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi and other organisms) that live within and on our bodies in […]
