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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022
ANIMALS 8
Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family..................................8 Help Your Child Bond With Their Guinea Pig
Or Rabbit .................................................................................. 12
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
FRUGAL FAMILIES 56
Surviving and Thriving on a Single Income...................... 56 What Kids Need To Know About Money............................ 58
Budgeting & Financial Planning Assistance.............................57 Consignment Stores ..........................................................................57 Thrift Stores...........................................................................................57
HEALTH 60
How To Be A Fitness Role Model To Your Kids .................. 60 Mayo Clinic Q And A: Childhood Diabetes........................ 65 Talking to Boys About Body Image and
Disordered Eating................................................................... 66
Childhood Cancer Patient Support .............................................61 Childhood Diabetes Patient Support .........................................61 Childhood Illness Patient Support...............................................61 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources.........................................61 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry ..............................................................62 Fitness Centers & Clubs ....................................................................62 Hotlines...................................................................................................63 Lactation Services...............................................................................63 Mental & Emotional Health.............................................................64 Pilates.......................................................................................................64 Smoking Cessation.............................................................................64 Speech Therapy...................................................................................65 Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams................65 YMCAs .....................................................................................................65
ARTS 13
Siskiyou County Arts Council Brings Art to
County Families....................................................................... 13 Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost? .................................... 19
Arts Councils & Commissions ........................................................14 Dance & Musical Theatre .................................................................14 Hands-On Art Instruction................................................................14 Music: Infant/Toddler Music & Movement Groups ...............16 Music: Schools & Stores Offering Music Instruction.............16 Music Instruction & Groups ............................................................16 Music: Youth Orchestras, Choirs & Music Groups ..................17 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes........................................................17 Theater Companies & Theater Groups For Youth ..................17 Theaters: Film Festivals.....................................................................18
RECYCLING 91
What We Talk About When We Talk About Zero Waste ......91 Reducing Plastic Pollution in the North State.................. 92
SAFETY 94
Emergency Preparedness for Families............................... 96 Your Family’s Wildfire Action Plan....................................... 96
Babysitting Training Courses..........................................................94 Bike & Board Helmets........................................................................94 Car Seat Safety .....................................................................................94 COVID Resources.................................................................................94 CPR & First Aid Training ....................................................................94 Domestic Violence, Trafficking & Abuse Prevention.............94 Fire Safety...............................................................................................95 Water Safety..........................................................................................95
BIRTHDAY LOCATION IDEAS 20
HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES 67
Best Zero-Waste Shopping................................................... 70 Smart Produce Shopping — Look for the
Clean 15 & Avoid the Dirty Dozen ...................................... 71 Nature-Themed Board Games For Family Fun................. 74 Food and Drinks To Keep Your Kids Balanced and Calm..... 75
Community & Teaching Gardens & Gardening Support ....67 Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)
& Organic Produce Deliveries ........................................................68 Farm Trails ..............................................................................................68 Farmers & Growers Markets............................................................68 Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support.....68 Natural Food Stores ...........................................................................69 Restaurants, Delis, & Healthy Food to Go..................................72 U-Pick Farms..........................................................................................72
EDUCATION 24
Wild Things at Your Child’s School ...................................... 24 The Power of Awe: Why Our Children Need
More Awe and How To Give It To Them.............................. 29 Homeschooling Moms Answer Common Questions ..... 30
Early Childhood Education .............................................................25 Field Trips & Tours ...............................................................................25 Fundraising Ideas................................................................................31 Homeschool Support & Resources..............................................31 Homework Help Websites...............................................................31 Learning Services & Tutoring .........................................................31 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy ...........................................32 Nature Education................................................................................32 Schools: Colleges ................................................................................33 Schools: Montessori & Waldorf Education................................33 Schools: Private....................................................................................33 Schools: Public Schools County Offices.....................................34 Teacher & Classroom Support .......................................................34
SCIENCE & NATURE 97
Classic Books to Make Your Kids Fall in Love with Nature ... 97
Geology & Rockhounding...............................................................98 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Rescues ............98 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy ..............................99 Science & Technology .......................................................................99 Spelunking (Caves).............................................................................99
SPECIAL NEEDS 100
How To Prepare For Your Child’s IEP Meeting................. 100 Navigating Disability Language Safely
and Respectfully ................................................................... 104 Raising Your Kids in a Disability-Positive
Environment .......................................................................... 105
General Resources ........................................................................... 102 Diverse Ability Swim Lessons...................................................... 103 Special Needs: Equine Assisted Learning
& Psychotherapy .............................................................................. 103
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 76
PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS 79
Rock Climbing Basics In The North State .......................... 79 Top Picks for Family-friendly Cycling ................................. 80 Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids...................................... 90
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks ..............81 Bicycling .................................................................................................82 Bowling ................................................................................................... 82 Cheerleading ........................................................................................82 Climbing Walls/Towers .....................................................................82 County Parks Departments.............................................................83 Dog Parks ...............................................................................................83 Football ................................................................................................... 83 Freerunning/Parkour ......................................................................... 84 Golf: Clubs, Courses, Miniature Golf & Resorts........................84 Gymnastics ............................................................................................84 Hiking ......................................................................................................84 Hockey: Ice & Roller............................................................................85 Indoor Play Areas................................................................................85 Kart Racing ............................................................................................85 Kayaking ................................................................................................. 85
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 40
How to Help a Grieving Friend:
11 Things to Do When You’re Not Sure What to Do......... 40 How To Support a Friend Through Divorce ...................... 42 When Toddlers Say No!.......................................................... 49 Help Keep Your Toddler Out of the ER................................ 52
Cultural Awareness ............................................................................41 Early Childhood Programs ..............................................................41 Family & Community Resource Centers ....................................41 Food Banks ............................................................................................44 Foster Care & Adoption ....................................................................44 Grief Support........................................................................................45 Legal Assistance ..................................................................................45 Parenting Classes & Enrichment...................................................46 Playgroups ............................................................................................. 46 Post-Adoption Resources ................................................................47 Single Parenting Resources ............................................................47 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned.......................................47 Twins & Multiples................................................................................47
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 106
CASA Volunteers - A Voice For Foster Children .............. 108
YOUTH & TEENS 109
Lessons from the First Job: Parents Learn
As Much As Teens Do ........................................................... 109 Why I’m Taking 5 Minutes With My Teens ....................... 114 The Art of Fashion ................................................................ 113
Teen Employment ........................................................................... 110 Volunteer Opportunities For Youth & Teens ......................... 110 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers..................................................... 111
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Lacrosse ..................................................................................................86 Martial Arts............................................................................................86 Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields...................................................86 Pickleball ................................................................................................86 Recreation Departments .................................................................86 Rowing ....................................................................................................87 Running ..................................................................................................87 Skateboarding......................................................................................87 Skating: Roller & Ice Facilities .........................................................87 Snow Sports: Parks & Programs ....................................................87 Soccer ......................................................................................................88 Swim Teams...........................................................................................88 Tennis.......................................................................................................88 Trampoline ............................................................................................89 Wrestling ................................................................................................89 Ziplining .................................................................................................89