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Morning Madness: 5 Back-to-School Hacks for Parents

July 24, 2019

By Emily Hajec Back-to-School. Three little words that abruptly seem to change everything. In what can feel like an immediate shift, suddenly those weekday summer camps, neighborhood BBQs, and evening bike rides come to a screeching halt. And it’s back…

Family Time

Interview with Local Author, Linda Phelps

July 24, 2019

When did you first realize you wanted to write a book? The thought to write a book occurred to me about 10 years ago. Many of the stories I share in the book have been family favorites re-told around the…

Parenting

Heads up on Concussions Understanding America’s Silent Epidemic

July 24, 2019

By Natali Munoz-Moore More than 1 million concussions occur each year – and children and teens are particularly susceptible. As this research becomes more known, concussions have become an important topic in homes, schools, and sports programs of all levels…

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2019-2020 Chico Performances Field Trip Series

July 24, 2019

By Gabriela Prado Childhood is a time for curiosity and imagination to run wild. The beauty of childhood is being able to grow up with limitless dreams of the future. These are years in which one’s imagination and creativity are…

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Girl Power! Azad’s Martial Arts Center Helps Girls to Become Positively Unstoppable!

July 24, 2019

By Jenna Christophersen Since Grandmaster Azad started teaching martial arts in Chico, CA in 1985, more than 10,000 students have walked through his school’s doors. United by a common interest in martial arts, Azad’s students otherwise range in every way:…

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Sweet Treats: How To Manage The Onslaught Of Sugar This Halloween

July 24, 2019

By: Shannon Dean It’s no wonder that Halloween is among the most eagerly-anticipated family holidays. What kid doesn’t love dressing up and visiting vibrantly-decorated places where happy people hand out candy? Who can resist a parade of adorable trick-or-treaters? However,…

School & Home

A Grand Relationship: The Bond Between Grandparents And Grandchildren is A Win-Win Situation

July 24, 2019

By Shannon Dean We have all seen endearing looks of adoration lovingly exchanged between child and grandparent. The bond between children and their grandparents is obvious, heartwarming, and universal. “It’s the only relationship in which people are crazy about one…

Summer Camps

2019 Summer Camps

April 23, 2019

North State area Summer Camps!

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Chico Children’s Museum: Connecting Families and Community

April 23, 2019

Article & Photos By: Emily Hajec In 2015, the Chico Children’s Museum was simply an idea: a hopeful and valiant vision to bring something magical to Downtown Chico. It was the brainchild of philanthropist and museum founder, Dana Leslie. The…

School & Home

Summer Composting 101

April 23, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to compost. The warmer temperatures speed up the composting process and people are more likely to pack their piles when they are outdoors more often. Composting has many benefits, including saving money on fertilizers and…

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