Bigger isn’t always better. With less than 100 students enrolled at their comfortably sized campuses, Bend Elementary School and Monarch Learning Center are proving that smaller schools are, in fact, […]
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Tearing Up The Track: BMX Racing is Competitive Fun
When BMX racers Evan Enserro and Samantha Heil close their eyes, they dream of the roar of the crowd as they compete in worldwide events, such as the BMX World […]
Localicious: Bees, Bees, Honey & More
Bees have been performing their pollinating duties millions of years – the oldest recorded bee fossil, embedded in amber, is dated at 100 million years. Native to Europe, Asia, and […]
Tehama County Makerspace: A Sanctuary For Tech-Minded Children
Like most seniors, Red Bluff High School student Ericka Nabarrete, 17, had been pondering her future after graduation. With a passion for arts, she had little hope that she could […]
Serving Up Sleep – Nutrients That Support Healthy Rest
Between midnight feedings, bad dreams, and bouts with the flu, most parents are well acquainted with the wee hours. Familiar, too, is the groggy haze that lingers the morning after […]
Be the Change: Inspirational Volunteer, Leslie Johnson
Mount Shasta’s Leslie Johnson is a professional volunteer, throwing her energy and organizational talents into a variety of causes that help children in her community. For the past seven years, […]
25 Ways to Help Your Child Do Better in Math
Get a jumpstart on the new school year by thinking about ways to help your child incorporate math skills into their daily lives. These tips will help build a positive […]
10 (and Then Some) Family-Fun Things To Do in Sacramento
Whatever your family’s preference for fun, Sacramento offers an abundance of options sure to please even the most discriminating of visitors. Whether outdoor or indoor fun, historic or cultural treasure, […]
National Parks – American Treasures
Use your imagination … what if you and your family had the opportunity to: Hike or bike miles of trails that span rolling hills, flat lands, rugged terrain or steep […]
The World Is Your Canvas: A Guide To Rock Painting
During sunny summer months we spend much of our time outdoors, until the weather brings a chill that sends us back inside, where, all too often, time is spent staring […]
Localicious: Olive Oil – California’s New Rush For Gold
Olives were one of the first cultivated crops, and olive oil production dates back thousands of years to the eastern Mediterranean region. Ancient people valued it not only as a […]
Simple Science Experiments: Homemade Lava Lamp
Liquid motion lamps, more commonly known as Lava lamps, are cool things to stare at for hours. Learn to make a simple version (without the cool lights) and learn about […]
Annual Homeschooling Conference is a Memorable, Fun & Educational Experience!
August 6-9, 2015, at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, CA. So much more than just a conference – The Homeschool Association of California’s annual “HSC Conference” is a celebration, a […]
