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Strengthing Bonds with Animals

November 3, 2013

By Heather Schoeppach Companion animals play an important role in our homes and hearts. Anyone who grew up with a beloved family pet can tell you that animals are not just adorable cuddle buddies. They help children learn love, compassion,…

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Let’s Color Your Feelings!

November 3, 2013

By Terry J. Basile, Marriage and Family Therapist Do you remember when you were a child being asked the question, “What’s your favorite color?” Some of you may have had the same answer for years, others would pick something different…

Parenting

A Mom’s Dilemma About the Safety of Social Media

November 3, 2013

By Michelle Wysocki Recently, in a quest to arm myself with the most knowledge possible, I typed, “Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet” into my Google search engine. I was presented with a variety of options; however, none for the…

Parenting

Infant and Toddler Eye Exams

November 3, 2013

By Anna Griffith, OD Getting an eye exam for your baby or toddler may be one of the most important things you do. A baby’s eyes continue to develop after they are born. As the eyes see the world around…

School & Home

Recycling Education Programs in Butte County Are No Longer RARE

November 3, 2013

By Raquel Borrayo When it comes to waste, “there is no away.” This is an important life lesson that the Butte Environmental Council hopes to impart to local students, teachers and community members with their new recycling education program. RARE,…

Family Time

Distant Pen Pal Comes Knocking at Door

November 3, 2013

By Eric Miller “Write to a soldier and cheer them up,” said Mrs. Larsen, while coordinating a holiday writing campaign for her fourth grade class. My daughter, Maggie, carefully focused on the task. Her vocabulary was simple, the paragraphs short.…

Parenting

Back to School: STOP LOOK LISTEN

July 26, 2013

By Terry J. Basile, Marriage and Family Therapist I remember in elementary school I would be so excited to meet my new teacher that the night before school I couldn’t sleep. In junior high school I was anxious to see…

Family Time

Bidwell Bark: Chico’s Biggest Pet-Friendly Family Event of the Year!

July 26, 2013

If happy dogs bring a smile to your face, don’t miss the annual Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Festival, the biggest community fundraising event of the year for Butte Humane Society. Thousands of two- and four-legged family members will gather…

School & Home

How to choose the right early childhood education for your child?

July 26, 2013

As your child’s first school experience, early childhood education is an important foundation for future educational experiences. Whether you work full time or part time or just need an occasional caregiver, quality child care is a necessity for both you…

School & Home

Living in a Disposable Society, Let’s Talk Trash

July 26, 2013

By Danielle Baker, The traveling worm woman The garbage we throw away does not just go away. When our trash goes to the landfill there is a lot of energy used in that process. I heard we are now generating…

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