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GUC’s Alternative School Guide 2021/2022

October 30, 2021

Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Inspire School of Arts & Sciences is a tuition-free, public charter high school for students and families who think and learn outside of the box. We offer twelve majors for students wishing to hone…

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Lung Cancer Awareness- An Important Part of the Fight

October 30, 2021

As many of you might know, my name is Rachele Thompson, and for the last 11 years, I have worked as the Marketing Manager for Growing Up Chico Magazine. What you may not know is that lung cancer has directly…

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Butte Humane Society (BHS) Finds its Forever Home

October 30, 2021

After 110 years, Butte Humane Society (BHS) has finally found its forever home. For a non-profit organization that has faced endless challenges on its mission to uphold animal welfare, BHS is prevailing its long-winded efforts and is now completing construction…

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Three Cheers for Teachers! Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers That Won’t Bust Your Budget

October 30, 2021

By Christina Katz Get in the spirit and spread cheer to your child’s teachers this holiday season. A little thoughtfulness goes a long way and it sets a great example for your child.In recent years, teachers have been asked to…

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The Gift of Time: Not All Presents Come in a Box

October 30, 2021

By Janeen Lewis Parents want Christmas to be magical. Sometimes this means driving all over town or frantically searching online for trendy toys or gadgets only to find that children grow bored and banish them to the back of the…

Parenting

Time Out for Mom 10 Winter Treats to Trump the Too-Busy Blues

October 30, 2021

By Sarah Lyons Moms are busy and often forget about self-care. Do not feel guilty about making more time for you, mom. Notice the difference in how you feel every time you do something sweet just for you. Don’t wait…

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Step By Step, Girls on the Run Helps with Return to Normalcy

July 28, 2021

By Bonnie Chapman As families of the North State delight in the step-by-step return to normal, anticipating full school days and schedules, smiles abound. Kids will be back with their friends, teachers – fully resuming activities that were stunted or…

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Paradise Chocolate Fest Plans September Celebration in Paradise

July 28, 2021

Celebrating 16 years of “Sweetening Kids Lives,” Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation presents the Paradise Chocolate Fest on Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful Terry Ashe Park on the Skyway in Paradise. The annual…

Parenting

11 Must-Have Phone Apps to Simplify Parenting

July 28, 2021

By Kimberly Blaker Whether you need a solution to help monitor your baby, track and reward your kiddos for chores, or keep your teen from texting while driving, there is a phone app that does it for you. The following…

School & Home

A Picture Really Is Worth A Thousand Words: How Wordless Books Can Improve Your Toddler’s Language Skills

July 28, 2021

By Tanni Haas, Ph.D Like most parents, you probably remember fondly the first time you had your toddler in your lap, reading a children’s book with big, beautiful illustrations and simple words like Goodnight Moon or Brown Bear, Brown Bear:…

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