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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023
ANIMALS 10
Pets Are Good Helpers For Kids with Anxiety .................. 10
Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries & Farms...........................................................................11 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.............................11 Equine: Clubs, Lessons & Camps For Youth..............................12 Equine: Rescues & Sanctuaries......................................................12 Pets ...........................................................................................................12
FRUGAL FAMILIES 54
Creative Ways to Stretch Your Budget................................ 54
Budgeting & Financial Planning Assistance.............................55 Consignment Stores ..........................................................................55 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed Goods.....................................55 Thrift Stores...........................................................................................55
HEALTH 63
Home Visit Programs Link New Mothers With Experienced Nurses ............................................................... 63
Childhood Cancer Patient Support .............................................57 Childhood Diabetes Patient Support .........................................57 Childhood Illness Patient Support...............................................57 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources.........................................57 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry ..............................................................58 Fitness Centers & Clubs ....................................................................58 Hotlines...................................................................................................59 Lactation Services...............................................................................60 Mental & Emotional Health.............................................................61 Pilates.......................................................................................................61 Smoking Cessation & Substance Abuse Help.........................61 Speech Therapy...................................................................................62 Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams................62 YMCAs .....................................................................................................62
ARTS 13
Centering the Arts in Public Schools.................................. 13
Arts Councils & Commissions ........................................................14 Dance & Musical Theatre .................................................................14 Hands-On Art Instruction................................................................14 Music Instruction & Groups ............................................................16 Music: Infant/Toddler Music & Movement Groups ...............17 Music Schools.......................................................................................17 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes........................................................17 Theater Companies & Theater Groups For Youth ..................18
BIRTHDAY LOCATION IDEAS 19
RECYCLING 94
Using The 5Rs To Help Clean Up The Planet ..................... 94 Reusable, Chemical-Free Bags For
School Lunches ....................................................................... 94
EDUCATION 22
Clever Ways To Help Kids Discover The Fun
Of Reading ............................................................................... 22 What to Know if You’re Choosing Between
Montessori and Waldorf Schools for Your Child .............. 26 Building Bridges With Your Child’s Teacher ...................... 37
Early Childhood Education .............................................................24 Field Trips & Tours ...............................................................................24 Fundraising Ideas................................................................................30 Homeschool Support & Resources..............................................31 Homework Help Websites...............................................................31 Learning Services & Tutoring .........................................................31 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy ...........................................32 Nature Education................................................................................32 Schools: Colleges ................................................................................32 Schools: Private....................................................................................32 Schools: Public Schools County Offices.....................................33 Teacher & Classroom Support .......................................................33
HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES 64
Learning To Cook Gives Kids Essential Life Skills............. 64 Fruits and Veggies for Families Eating Their
Best on a Budget..................................................................... 66
Community & Teaching Gardens
& Gardening Support........................................................................65 Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) & Organic Produce Deliveries..............................................................................65 Farm Trails ..............................................................................................67 Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support.....67 Natural Food Stores ...........................................................................68 Restaurants, Delis, & Healthy Food to Go..................................68 U-Pick Farms..........................................................................................68
SAFETY 95
Women’s Business Center Helps North
State Businesses Find & Navigate Disaster
Recovery Resources ............................................................... 96
Babysitting Training Courses..........................................................95 Bike & Board Helmets........................................................................95 Car Seat Safety .....................................................................................95 COVID Resources.................................................................................95 CPR & First Aid Training ....................................................................95 Domestic Violence, Trafficking & Abuse Prevention.............95 Fire Safety...............................................................................................96 Product Recalls & Awareness Websites......................................96 Water Safety..........................................................................................96
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 69
Getting All the Buzz on Bees at Orland’s Honeybee Discovery Center..................................................................... 69
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 38
New Firesafe Apartments At Paradise
Lutheran Church ..................................................................... 38 Becoming A Foster Parent - The Joys and Benefits ......... 42 Resources For Children & Families Dealing
With Grief ................................................................................. 43 Anxiety Coping Mechanisms For Kids Of All Ages .......... 46 Teaching Kids Self Control.................................................... 47 How Doulas Can Help Moms And Families
During And After Childbirth ................................................ 49 Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling.............................. 52
Cultural Awareness ............................................................................39 Early Childhood Programs ..............................................................39 Family & Community Resource Centers ....................................40 Food Banks ............................................................................................40 Foster Care & Adoption ....................................................................41 Grief Support........................................................................................43 Legal Assistance ..................................................................................44 Parenting Classes & Enrichment...................................................44 Playgroups ............................................................................................. 45 Single Parenting Resources ............................................................45 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned.......................................45 Twins & Multiples................................................................................45
SPECIAL NEEDS 97
Dealing with Unsolicited Advice When
Raising Kids with Disabilities ............................................... 97 What to Pack in a “To-Go” Hospital Bag in
Case of an Emergency ......................................................... 102
General Resources..............................................................................99 Diverse Ability Swim Lessons...................................................... 101 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.......................... 101
NATURE & SCIENCE 74
Easy Ways To Build Up STEAM At Home .................................. 74 What Kids Can Learn From Collections.................................... 80
Geology & Rockhounding...............................................................76 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Rescues ............76 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy ..............................78 Science & Technology .......................................................................78 Spelunking (Caves).............................................................................78
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 103
Volunteering Helps The Giver and the Recipient .......... 104
PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS 74
Travel Eastern Shasta County Like a Local ........................ 81 Rock Climbing Basics In The North State .......................... 86
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks ..............82 Baseball ................................................................................................... 83 Bicycling & Local Bike Trails.............................................................83 Bowling ................................................................................................... 85 Cheerleading ........................................................................................85 Climbing Walls/Towers .....................................................................88 County Parks Departments.............................................................88 Football ................................................................................................... 88
YOUTH & TEENS 105
Countdown to College: Tips to Help Students
Find Their Fit .......................................................................... 105 CARE - Resources For Families And Young
People In Crisis ...................................................................... 110
Teen Employment ........................................................................... 106 Volunteer Opportunities for Youth & Teens .......................... 106 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers..................................................... 106
8 North State Parent Family Resource Guide Fall/Winter 2022/2023 • www.northstateparent.com
Freerunning/Parkour ......................................................................... 88 Golf: Clubs, Courses, Miniature Golf & Resorts........................88 Gymnastics ............................................................................................89 Hiking ......................................................................................................89 Hockey: Ice & Roller............................................................................89 Indoor Play Areas................................................................................89 Kart Racing ............................................................................................90 Kayaking ................................................................................................. 90 Lacrosse ..................................................................................................90 Martial Arts............................................................................................90 Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields...................................................90 Pickleball ................................................................................................90 Recreation Departments .................................................................90 Rodeo ......................................................................................................91 Rowing ....................................................................................................91 Running ..................................................................................................91 Skateboarding......................................................................................91 Skating: Roller & Ice Facilities .........................................................92 Snow Sports: Parks & Programs ....................................................92 Soccer ......................................................................................................92 Swim Teams...........................................................................................92 Tennis.......................................................................................................93 Trampoline ............................................................................................93 Wrestling ................................................................................................93 Ziplining .................................................................................................93