Not “flu shots.” Not “chore chart.” Not even “Grandpa’s sauerkraut.” No, the two words that most set my family moaning are these: Class project. It happens a few times a […]
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Encouraging Girls In Math & Science
While working at a science museum, I once observed a mother, toting a daughter past exhibits on dinosaurs, oceans and machines, approach an employee. “Where is the stuff for girls?” […]
Big Dreams Give Kids A Chance To Learn
A rooster crows. A cantor chants the Muslim call to prayer. Songs from a Christian church echo through the village. Morning has come to Kyebando, Uganda. Mothers wake children who quickly […]
Be The Change – Steve Williams, Butte County
Four years ago, Steve Williams was driving home from work when he spotted train tracks hidden in the grass on property next to a highway. He had been looking online […]
Teenage Musicians: Win $400 In Music Store Prizes!
The Music Connection and North State Parent want to hear your story! If you are between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, and live in Upper California, send […]
Keeping the Arts Alive in Your Child’s School – How Some Schools are Beating the Budget Crisis
Research studies have shown that a strong school arts program increases a student’s self-esteem and creativity, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. But during tough economic times, it’s usually […]
Lovenotes – Unique Prenatal Music Class Presented By The Children’s Choir Of Chico
Beginning in January 2012, The Children’s Choir of Chico will offer a new prenatal music class called Lovenotes™. Developed by Kodály Educator Sister Lorna Zemke, and designed to promote bonding […]
Teachers, Parents, And Other Experts Sound Off About Kids & Music
In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell asserts that it takes at least 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at anything. The Beatles didn’t become […]
Your Kids’ Cereal – Part of a Nutritious Breakfast? Nah.
I am old enough to remember when Honey Smacks cereal was called Sugar Smacks. So it’s no surprise to me that a serving of the cereal has more sugar than a […]
Ten Things Children with Food Allergies Want You to Know
1. I long to be included. I would like to look, act and eat like everyone else. I’d like to buy my lunch and sit wherever I want. I know […]
Schools and Children with Food Allergies – How Schools and Parents Work Together
Kathy Olson, a mom and internist, recalls the day she brought in a special cake for the lunch table her son Isaak shared with the other “allergy boys” in his […]
Mindful Eating: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Food Choices
Good eating habits begin at home. Choosing mindfully what you feed your family, making healthier choices when eating out, and partnering with your child’s school are several important ways you […]
Be The Change – Jim Bettencourt
When you first meet Jim Bettencourt, he immediately puts you at ease with a friendly comment and a little laughter. However, underneath that easygoing exterior is someone who has gone […]
