Page 8 - North State Parent September 2023

ANIMALS 10
Children and Adults Find Healing and Connection at Roughout Ranch ................................................................... 10
Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals: Shelters, Rescues, Sanctuaries & Farms........................................................................ 11 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy.......................... 11 Equine: Clubs, Lessons & Camps For Youth ........................... 11 Equine: Rescues & Sanctuaries ................................................... 12 Pets ........................................................................................................ 12
FRUGAL FAMILIES 57
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: Help Your Child Develop Good Saving Habits For Future
Financial Stability ................................................................. 57 Save Money on Groceries by Going Back to Basics....... 59
Budgeting & Financial Planning Assistance.......................... 58 Consignment Stores ....................................................................... 58 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed Goods .................................. 58 Thrift Stores ........................................................................................ 58
Skating: Roller & Ice Facilities ...................................................... 87 Snow Sports: Parks & Programs ................................................. 87 Soccer ................................................................................................... 88 Swim Teams........................................................................................ 88 Tennis.................................................................................................... 88 Trampoline ......................................................................................... 88 Wrestling ............................................................................................. 88 Ziplining............................................................................................... 88
PLANET SUPPORT 90
It’s Time to Talk Trash ........................................................... 90
Consignment Stores ....................................................................... 91 Ecological Reserves......................................................................... 91 Native Plant Nurseries.................................................................... 91 Surplus Stores & Reconstructed Goods .................................. 92 Thrift Stores ........................................................................................ 92 Recycling Centers ............................................................................ 92 Solar Panel Companies.................................................................. 92
SAFETY 93
Strengthening Children After Traumatic Events ........... 93
Babysitting Training Courses....................................................... 93 Bike & Board Helmets..................................................................... 93 Car Seat Safety .................................................................................. 93 COVID Resources.............................................................................. 93 CPR & First Aid Training ................................................................. 94 Domestic Violence, Trafficking & Abuse Prevention.......... 94 Fire Safety............................................................................................ 94 Product Recalls & Awareness Websites................................... 94 Water Safety ....................................................................................... 94
ARTS 13
Arts Council Tidbits .............................................................. 13 Create Lasting Family Memories at
North State Paint-it-Yourself Studios ............................... 18
Arts Councils & Organizations .................................................... 14 Dance & Musical Theatre............................................................... 14 Hands-On Art Instruction ............................................................. 14 Music Instruction & Groups ......................................................... 14 Music Schools.................................................................................... 16 Sewing & Needle Arts Classes..................................................... 16 Theater Companies & Theater Groups For Youth................ 16
BIRTHDAY LOCATION IDEAS 19
How To Throw an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party
Your Kids Will Love ............................................................... 19
HEALTH 60
Osteoporosis is Not Inevitable – Early
Prevention is the Key ........................................................... 60 Four Things You Can Start Doing Today to
Improve Your Child’s Mental Health ................................. 70
Childhood Cancer Patient Support .......................................... 63 Childhood Diabetes Patient Support ...................................... 63 Childhood Illness Patient Support............................................ 63 Children’s Low Cost/No Cost Health Insurance ................... 63 Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources...................................... 63 Dental: Pediatric Dentistry ........................................................... 64 Fitness Centers & Clubs ................................................................. 64 Hotlines................................................................................................ 66 Lactation Services............................................................................ 66 Mental & Emotional Health.......................................................... 67 Pilates.................................................................................................... 68 Smoking Cessation & Substance Abuse Help ...................... 68 Speech Therapy ................................................................................ 69 Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams............. 69 YMCAs .................................................................................................. 69
CULTURAL AWARENESS 23
Anecia Johnson – Sharing the Intellectual and Natural Wealth, Brilliance and Triumphs of Indigenous Black American and African Diaspora History .......................... 23 Dia Del Campesino – Day of the Farmer .......................... 25
EDUCATION 26
Explore Learning Styles to Enrich Your Child’s Life ....... 26 Hope for the Future at Chico’s Hope Academy .............. 35 Homeschooling Can Build Confidence and Independence While Accelerating Learning .................. 40
Early Childhood Education .......................................................... 28 Field Trips & Tours ............................................................................ 28 Fundraising Ideas............................................................................. 32 Homeschool Support & Resources........................................... 32 Homework Help Websites............................................................ 32 Learning Services & Tutoring ...................................................... 32 Libraries & Early Childhood Literacy ........................................ 33 Nature Education ............................................................................. 33 Schools: Colleges ............................................................................. 34 Schools: Private................................................................................. 34 Schools: Public Schools County Offices.................................. 34 Teacher & Classroom Support .................................................... 34
FAMILY LIFE & SUPPORT 42
Science Says Fathers Need to Step Up to
Increase Children’s Wellbeing ............................................ 42 What is a Resource Parent? How to Open
Your Home and Heart to Children in Need ..................... 49 Be Well Postpartum: 7 Tips for a Healthy
Postpartum Experience....................................................... 51
Backyard Solutions.......................................................................... 43 Early Childhood Programs ........................................................... 43 Family & Community Resource Centers ................................. 44 Food Banks ......................................................................................... 45 Foster Care & Adoption ................................................................. 45 Grief Support ..................................................................................... 46 Legal Assistance ............................................................................... 47 Parenting Classes & Enrichment ................................................ 48 Playgroups .......................................................................................... 48 Toy Shops: Specialty & Locally Owned.................................... 48 Twins & Multiples ............................................................................. 48
HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES 71
CSAs....................................................................................................... 71 Farm Trails ........................................................................................... 72 Harvest Happenings....................................................................... 72 Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutritions Info & Support 72 U-Pick Farms....................................................................................... 72
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES 75
Love To Learn: North State Museums Hold True Treasures................................................................................ 75
SCIENCE & NATURE 95
Land Conservation for a Healthy
and Resilient Future ............................................................. 95
Geology & Rockhounding............................................................ 96 Nature & Wildlife Centers, Organizations & Rescues ......... 96 Planetariums, Observatories & Astronomy ........................... 98 Science & Technology .................................................................... 98 Spelunking (Caves).......................................................................... 98
SINGLE PARENT RESOURCES 99
Life as a “Single Parent” – Minimizing Trauma ............... 99
Help for Low-Income Single Parents and Families...........100 Parenting and Enrichment Classes .........................................101 Parent and Single Parent Support Groups ..........................101 Play Groups ......................................................................................102 Separation & Divorce....................................................................102
PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS 79
Choosing Martial Arts for Kids........................................... 79 A Five-pack of Family Hikes................................................ 89
Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks ........... 79 Baseball................................................................................................ 81 Bicycling & Local Bike Trails.......................................................... 81 Bowling ................................................................................................ 83 Cheerleading ..................................................................................... 83 Climbing Walls/Towers .................................................................. 83 County Parks Departments.......................................................... 83 Football ................................................................................................ 84 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 .............................................................................................. 86 Lacrosse ............................................................................................... 86 Martial Arts ......................................................................................... 86 Paintball & Airsoft Parks & Fields................................................ 86 Pickleball ............................................................................................. 86 Recreation Departments .............................................................. 86 Rodeo.................................................................................................... 86 Rowing ................................................................................................. 86 Running ............................................................................................... 86 Skateboarding................................................................................... 87
SPECIAL NEEDS 103
California MENTOR’s Family Home Agency Provides Housing Solutions for Disabled Adults in the North State103
General Resources.........................................................................104 Diverse Ability Swim Lessons....................................................106 Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy........................106 Sports..................................................................................................106
YOUTH & TEENS AND VOLUNTEERS 107
Teens and Vaping – A Parents’ Guide ............................. 107 Tips for Communicating With Your Teen .......................112 Education and Preservation through Volunteerism
at Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center ..............114
Scholarship Opportunities.........................................................108 Teen Employment .........................................................................108 Volunteer Opportunities for Youth & Teens ........................108 Youth & Teen Clubs & Centers...................................................110
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