Faye Hall knew her daughter and son, now 12 and 13 years old, were bright and curious. Yet she noticed they weren’t learning some things well in school due to […]
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Not Just About Animals … 17 Great Things About 4-H
In my family, our search for different activities for our children led us to 4-H. We discovered the program offers much more than experiences in farming and raising animals, which […]
Curiouser and Curiouser: Butte County Children Perform in Alice In Wonderland Jr.
Imagine yourself in a place beyond your wildest dreams, where a bite of cake or a sip of drink can make you grow or shrink, and mysterious talking Cheshire cats […]
Character Development Through Music – Dealing with Failure and Frustration, and the Keys to Success
In 2011, The New York Times magazine’s educational supplement published an article called “What if the Secret to Success is Failure.” It’s about character education, and how learning to deal with […]
Simple Science Experiments: Pouring Water Down a String
Sometimes you just have to pour water from one container into another, simply by using a string. Well, maybe not, but this is a cool experiment that makes you wonder […]
Localicious: What’s In Your Lunch Box?
With the hubbub of the new school year and getting everyone back into the routine of early mornings, homework and afterschool activities, healthy lunches can make all the difference in […]
Be More Than A Hero… Be a SUPERHERO! – Join the CASA Superhero Runs in Chico and Redding
Heroes will not be hard to find in the North State this month and next: they’ll be out in the open, running for a good cause and having fun in […]
Be the Change: Bev Blair – A Life of Commitment
Bev Blair, preschool teacher at Secret Garden Preschool in Redding, CA, has created a stable life of commitments in marriage, work and friendships. Bev began teaching at Secret Garden, the […]
Localicious: Picnic Fun
Warm weather and delicious fresh foods make picnics a perfect summer outing while enjoying the beauty of nature! Getting together with family and friends in combination with a healthy meal […]
What’s In A Name? Asperger’s Syndrome, Redefined
A new label for Asperger’s syndrome may help children get needed treatment. But early intervention is still vital. Keagan Peterson’s first birthday party was a happy occasion, with cake, balloons […]
Top 10 Things To Do Before Your Child’s IEP
An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is very important for your child’s education. An IEP is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet a child’s individual needs – […]
The New School Year – Is Homeschooling an Option?
Learning at Home Turns Surprisingly Social Back in 2010, the time had finally come for my husband and I to get serious about finding the right school for our soon-to-be […]
Transitioning To School – Tips For Parents Of School-Age Children
Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, preparing for the first day of school each year can be worrisome. Parents anticipate the big day for the first few years of a child’s life, and […]
