How can you ensure that your Father’s Day efforts hit the mark? First, think about how the father figure in your life demonstrates his love for others. According to Dr. […]
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Facebook Photo Contest “A Child’s Best Friend”
Audrey and Buck from Orland, CA, are the winners of our first-ever Facebook Photo Submission Contest! Be sure to “like” us on Facebook for great articles, tips and tricks, events […]
Family Fun in Ashland, Oregon
Whether visiting for several days or a few hours, Ashland, Oregon, offers families with kids of all ages many wonderful options for exploring, learning and playing. Once a city with […]
Getting More Than Usual Out of Your Next Family Vacation
If the kids haven’t brought it up yet, it’s only a matter of time. “What are we doing for summer vacation this year?” The best vacations are those where the […]
North State Parent 2015 Music Essay Contest Winner: Sean Bostrom
Sean Bostrom, age 16, started playing piano at age 8, and more recently started playing violin. He currently studies piano with Dustin Breshears, and violin with Carla Shryock at the […]
Consider Summer Tutoring
School’s nearly out for summer. Are you thinking about ways to give your child an educational boost, or brainstorming ways to keep your child’s mental skills sharp? Tutoring can help […]
Localicious: The Splendor of Summer Smoothies
The smoothie craze has arrived and is here to stay. There is no better way to satisfy the taste buds with the flavors of summer than with a delicious, creamy […]
Hook A Bookworm This Summer
Summer vacation is a great time to show your children that reading can be a fun, special treat. Encourage their love of books by offering the following tantalizing activities and […]
Be the Change: Jula Herzog
Jula Herzog is making a difference for children and families in a very hands-on way, as the teacher-director of Redding Cooperative Preschool, as a mentor teacher with the Shasta College […]
Beautiful Blooms Paper Tissue Flowers
It’s late spring, almost summer … a great time of the year to celebrate with some “fiesta flowers.” These are so easy to make even little kids can make gorgeous […]
Ten Tips to Help Find the Best Camp for Your Child
Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the sunscreen, swimsuits and bug spray for summer camp. Last summer, an estimated 10 million kids across the country went to […]
Localicious: The Gluten-Free Belly
If we ourselves aren’t “gluten-free” we likely know of someone who is. “Gluten-free” simply means that one has removed gluten from their diet, typically due to a sensitivity, intolerance, or […]
Learning Blossoms In School Gardens Throughout the North State
In recent years, school garden programs have become a widespread movement to bring education outdoors and promote hands-on learning for children. Through community collaboration, gardens are blooming on elementary campuses […]
