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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021
ANIMALS 8
Add Horseback Riding to The List
Of Ways to Enjoy Our Wide-Open Spaces ........................................................... 8
Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries
& Farms.......................................................... 9 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy............................................ 9 Equine Clubs, Lessons & Camps
for Youth .....................................................10 Equine Rescues & Sanctuaries ............10 Pets ...............................................................10
ARTS 12
Boost Your Child’s Brain Power with Creative Arts.............................................15 Tuning In — A Lifetime
Relationship with Pianos for Don
and Nathan Townley.............................16
Arts Councils & Commissions..............12 Dance Programs & Studios...................13 Hands-On Art Instruction.....................13 Music: Infant/Toddler Music & Movement Groups..................................13 Music: Schools & Stores Offering Music Instruction.....................................13 Music: Teachers Directory.....................13 Music: Youth Orchestras, Choirs & Music Groups ............................................13 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes.............13 Theater Companies & Theater
Groups for Youth......................................14 Theaters: Film Festivals..........................14 Theaters: Performing Arts ....................14
BIRTHDAYS 17
Celebration Services...............................19
EDUCATION 20
Homeschooling Moms Answer Common Questions ..............................24 How to Set Up the Ideal Distance Learning or Homeschool Space.......27 Setting Ourselves Up For A Successful School Year .........................30 What’s Your Child’s Learning Style? .... 34
Early Childhood Education ..................25 Field Trips & Tours....................................25 Fundraising Ideas ....................................29 Homeschooling Support &
Resources ...................................................31 Homework Help Websites....................32 Learning Services & Tutoring ..............32 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy........................................................32 Nature Education.....................................35 Schools: Montessori & Waldorf Education ...................................................35 Schools: Private........................................35 Schools: Public Schools County Offices..........................................................35 Schools: Special Needs..........................36 Schools: Colleges.....................................36 Teacher & Classroom Support ............36
Amma Culture in Chico - An African- inspired Educational Resources.......37 Helping Kids Make Friends at
Any Age ......................................................40
Cultural Awareness.................................38 Early Childhood Programs ...................39 Family & Community Resource Centers ........................................................39
Food Banks ................................................39 Foster Care & Adoption.........................43 Grief Support ............................................44 Legal Assistance.......................................44 Parenting Classes & Enrichment ........44 Playgroups ................................................. 45 Post-Adoption Resources .....................45 Single Parenting Resources .................46 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned.........................................................46 Twins & Multiples ....................................46
County Parks Departments..................70 Dog Parks ...................................................70 Football ....................................................... 70 Freerunning/Parkour..............................70 Golf: Clubs, Courses, Miniature
Golf & Resorts ...........................................70 Gymnastics ................................................ 71 Hiking ..........................................................71 Hockey: Ice & Roller ................................71 Indoor Play Areas.....................................71 Kart Racing.................................................72 Kayaking .....................................................72 Martial Arts ................................................72 Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields........73 Recreation Departments ......................73 Rowing ........................................................73 Running: Annual Running Events......73 Running: Clubs & Organizations........74 Skateboarding ..........................................74 Skating: Roller & Ice Facilities..............74 Snow Sports: Parks & Programs..........74 Soccer ..........................................................74 Swim Teams...............................................74 Tennis...........................................................75 Trampoline.................................................75 Wrestling .................................................... 75 Ziplining...................................................... 75
RECYCLING 76
Composting With Kids .........................76
SAFETY 78
Tips To Help Kids Face Their Fears...82
Babysitting Training Courses...............79 Bike & Board Helmets.............................79 Car Seat Safety..........................................79 County Human Services Agencies ....79 COVID Resources .....................................80 CPR & First Aid Training ......................... 80 Domestic Violence & Abuse Prevention..................................................80 Fire Safety...................................................81 Product Recalls & Awareness Websites...................................................... 81 Water Safety ..............................................81
SCIENCE & NATURE 83
STEM Toys Can Boost Knowledge, Understanding and Interest..............83
Geology & Rockhounding....................84 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Resources84 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy .................................................85 Science & Technology............................85 Spelunking (Caves) .................................85
SPECIAL NEEDS 86
Options for Homeschooling a
Child with Special Needs ....................87 Could Your Child’s Reading
Difficulty be Dyslexia?..........................89 Sensory Processing Disorder - Working Through the Struggles ......90 Common Myths and Misunderstandings About ADHD ...91
General Resources...................................88 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy .......................................... 89
YOUTH & TEEN 92
How to Talk to Your Teen About Violence and Trauma ........................92
Teen Employment...................................93 Volunteer Opportunities for
Youth & Teens ...........................................93 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers.............94
FRUGAL FAMILIES
47
Gifts from the Heart - From Kids
to Parents and Grandparents............48
Budgeting/Financial Planning Assistance................................................... 47 Consignment Stores...............................47 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed
Goods ..........................................................47 Thrift Stores ...............................................47
HEALTH 50
Talking to Your Kids About the Pandemic ...................................................56
Childhood Cancer Patient Support...50 Childhood Diabetes Patient
Support .......................................................50 Childhood Illness Patient Support ....50 Children’s Low Cost/No Cost
Health Insurance......................................51 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics &
Resources ................................................... 51 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry ...................51 Fitness Centers & Clubs.........................52 Hotlines ....................................................... 52 Lactation Services ...................................53 Mental & Emotional Health..................53 Pilates........................................................... 53 Smoking Cessation .................................53 Speech Therapy........................................54 Vision Therapy, Screenings &
Pediatric Eye Exams ................................54 YMCAs ......................................................... 54 Yoga.............................................................. 54
Gather the Troops for Quick
Meal Prep...................................................58 Gluten-Free Good Tastes.....................63
Community & Teaching Gardens & Gardening Supported............................59 Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) & Organic Produce Deliveries.....59 Farmers & Growers Markets.................60 Farm Trails ..................................................60 Healthy Food Organizations,
Nutrition Info & Support.......................60 Restaurants, Delis & Healthy
Food To Go.................................................61 U-Pick Farms..............................................62
North State’s Historical Societies Preserve the Past While Moving into The Future .................................................64
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks.........................................68 Bicycling......................................................68 Bowling ....................................................... 69 Cheerleading............................................. 69 Climbing Walls/Towers ..........................69
HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES 58
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 37
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 64
PARKS, RECREATION
& SPORTS 68
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