A blessing and a challenge Michael Logan and his wife, Terri, took their first steps into the world of foster/adoptive parents 26 years ago. “We were busy building our future […]
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Nurturing Gratitude In Your Home
Take a gratitude break to calm everyone down and gain a new, more uplifting perspective. Get a Happiness Boost Gratitude is one of the most important ways to get a […]
Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden
Brandon Walden’s New Book on The Power of Words “Be careful what you water, because it will surely grow” is the powerful message of the children’s book Seeds and Trees, […]
Raven Tree Helps Save the Birds
Saving Backyard Birds With Prismatic Window Gems – Homemade in Mt. Shasta Every year in this country, more than one billion birds die from colliding with ordinary window glass. These […]
Before, During and After a Wildfire
Wildfire Actions What to do BEFORE a wildland fire: Create defensible space to separate your home from flammable vegetation and materials (minimum 100ft PRC 4291). Adhere to all local fire […]
The Bond Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
Grandparents Day is September 9th, but smart parents regularly celebrate the vital role that grandparents play in their family’s life every day. The strong bond between grandparents and their grandchildren […]
Essential Elements for a Water-Smart Family in a Dry Year
Splashing in the pool or dipping your toes into a flowing creek is excellent for a hot North State summer cool down. As temperatures rise, water usage spikes with sprinklers […]
Seven Budget Friendly Backyard Activities for Summer
“Mom, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while […]
Children’s Emotions – Why Our Children Need to Feel Sadness to Experience Joy
I can clearly remember listening to Melissa Manchester’s song “Don’t Cry Out Loud” as a child back in the 1980s. Those lyrics have been etched in my brain all these […]
Meet Beverly Cleary, Children’s Author and National Treasure
Who wouldn’t enjoy the spectacle of a young mouse named Ralph roaring down the hallways of a dingy hotel on a toy motorcycle? Or the plight of a scruffy, stray […]
