More Goldfish!” my 5-year-old demands. I summon all my patience. “Can you try that again?” “I’m hungry!” I take a long blink. “Honey? Can you—” Her face is still beet […]
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AI and ChatGPT in the Classroom: Ethical Considerations and Constructive Uses
There has been considerable buzz in the media about AI. But what exactly is AI? AI stands for artificial intelligence, but AI is not intelligence, in terms of an ability […]
Ice or Roller Hockey: North State Kids Find Community, Encouragement and Personal Growth While Having Fun
“Participating in hockey helps kids build character,” says Siskiyou Ice Rink Manager Gary Nordell. “It helps them understand how to be in competitive situations and develop motor skills and coordination. […]
Siskiyou Humane Society: Dedicated Staff Maintains Fear-Free Shelter for Animals
Mount Shasta native Riley Whitherell loves animals. She decided after college that she wanted to work at the Siskiyou Humane Society (SHS) in her hometown. She applied for a secretary […]
How Parents of Kids with Food Allergies Can Support Nonallergic Siblings
I NEED pizza!” my 6-year-old screams from our minivan’s back seat. I inhale slowly to avoid yelling back. A few hours earlier I was crouched over my 4-year-old, giving her […]
Dr. Denise Abbasi: Corning’s Beloved Pediatrician
Tehama County residents are fortunate to have the dedicated, compassionate care of Dr. Denise Abbasi (featured on our cover) a pediatrician for Adventist Health in Corning. Patients have described her […]
How to Become a Morning Workout Person
Want to start the new year with new health and fitness goals? Whether you are naturally a morning person or tend to be more of a night owl, research shows […]
Letting Go of Guilt: Embracing Self-Care When Parenting Children with Disabilities
You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn. This quote rings true for most parents, particularly those who are caring for children with disabilities. Parenting is an all-consuming […]
Be the Change: Chad McCall
As a disaster relief volunteer, Chad McCall stood amid devastation and rubble in the wake of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Just months before, he had been slogging through the […]
Budding North State Artists
Mathias Hechavarria 16-year-old Mathias Hechavarria is described by Lane Carlson, Executive Director of Redding School of the Arts where he is a student, as “an exceptional artist.” Mathias is also […]
Make a Family Vision Board for the New Year
A vision board — also called a dream board — is a collection of images which represent your goals and dreams for the future. These collages aren’t just pretty to […]
Creativity With a Purpose: Using Art to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Art isn’t just a means of self-expression and creativity. It is also an effective tool in developing fine motor skills, especially for children with disabilities. When these young minds engage […]
Liberty Arts and Jefferson Center for the Arts: Siskiyou County Venues Where Art and Artists Flourish
Artistic spaces offer a place for people to come together and create in an atmosphere of non-judgement. This supportive environment is especially important to nurture budding young artists. Siskiyou County […]
