A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Family Life & Support

Asking Children Open-ended Questions

By Jan Pierce, M.Ed. | March 8, 2021

Most parents have had the frustrating experience of asking their children questions and receiving one word answers: “What did you do at school today?” The answer: “Nothing.” We want to […]

Helping Kids Through Divorce

By North State Parent | March 8, 2021

Parental divorce or separation can be the most heartbreaking and difficult time a family may face. The conflict family separation may bring often takes a toll on children’s behavior, education, […]

Let it Go: Some Worries Aren’t Worth The Time

By Sarah Lyons | March 8, 2021

Worrying, it’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at 3:00 a.m. with the silence of the house ringing in my ears. I […]

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6 Ways You Can Help Kids Make Friends

By Sarah Lyons | September 7, 2020

Parents can help their children develop social skills that will make it easier to make friends at any age. We are social beings and making and maintaining friendships is a […]

Amma Culture Teaches African History

By Jenna Christophersen | September 7, 2020

Amma Culture in Chico – An African-Inspired Educational Resource “Being born in a community where we are traditionally less than 2% of the population, I was often the only black […]