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Beyond the Myths: Understanding How Children Grieve
When a child loses someone important, adults naturally want to protect them from pain. In trying to help, well-meaning caregivers may repeat common ideas about “how kids grieve” that sound […]
Three Families, Three Paths: Homeschooling in the North State
Forget the image of homeschooled kids sitting in their house all day staring wistfully out the window, wishing they could join the other children. Homeschooling in the North State is […]
Reading Pals: Rewriting Stories Through the Power of Reading
In a world increasingly dominated by screens, the importance of reading cannot be overstated. Yet, many children struggle to read at grade level. In fact, according to the National Assessment […]
Learning, Nature and Belonging at Forest Ranch
From a one-room schoolhouse in the big woods to the current fire wise concrete and metal structure, a unique school has been open for over a hundred years in Butte […]
Be Brave Enough to Start a Conversation That Matters: How do we have “civil conversations” with people we care about?
A civil conversation is a respectful and constructive dialogue between participants who actively listen to each other, share their perspectives and strive to understand different viewpoints. It emphasizes mutual respect, empathy and […]
The Healing Power of Horses
By Anne-Marie Hosler, Founder, Major’s Place There’s something undeniably magical about a horse. Their steady gaze, quiet strength and gentle presence have calmed anxious hearts and carried people through emotional […]
Your Local United Way: United Way of Northern California
You may have heard the name — United Way of Northern California (UWNC). Maybe you’ve seen them at a community event or heard stories about lives transformed through their South […]
Summertime Activities to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning
August in the North State sees summer camps winding down, but the dog days of summer are still with us. In these sizzling temperatures, besides going to the movies, what […]
Local Treasures to Build Upon Your Family’s Homeschool Experience
Education is a cumulative process and, as homeschooling parents, we can be thankful that learning builds upon itself. Imagine laying one brick at a time and mortaring it solidly into […]
From One Dad to Another: Partnership Over Pressure
Watching my young son discover the world—the way his eyes light up when he figures out how to stack blocks or the concentrated furrow of his brow as he works […]
Practical Tips for Helping Neurodivergent Kids Cope with Back-to-School Changes
Back-to-school time can be exciting, but for families with neurodivergent children it can also feel overwhelming. For children with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges or anxiety, all the changes—new routines, teachers, […]
Craft and Culinary Innovation at Bella Art Works Creative Café
Ceramics and ice cream? Yes!! Add to that incredible grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ve got a winning combination. Bella Art Works Creative Café, a beloved Yreka institution, has it all. […]
