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 […]
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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 […]
How To Talk To A Teacher
A meeting between you and your child’s teacher can be a powerful tool for helping your child succeed in school. Whether scheduled by the school, requested by you, or suggested by […]
Be The Change: Bob Maness: Passing the Torch
Bob Maness, owner and director of California Regional Theater (CRT) in Chico, knows that kids are our future. “Bob is very innovative and involved in passing the torch to the […]
From Crippling Threat to Family Pet: Helping Kids Overcome Their Fear of Dogs
Your child begins shrieking and clutches tightly at your leg, trying desperately to climb up your body. As you pick him up, you look around for clues to his behavior. […]
2014 June Musical Contest Winner: Adele Duval
North State Parent and The Music Connection of Chico and Redding congratulate Adele Duval of Redding, winner of our 3rd annual teen music essay contest and $400 gift certificate from […]
Kids With Food Allergies, Sensitivities & Intolerances – Drug-Free Alternatives For Treatment
Justin, age 11, suddenly developed asthma “out of nowhere.” His mom, a health care professional, did not want to follow the traditional treatment of steroids inhalers due to their long-term […]
