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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…

School & Home

Teaching Kids to Enjoy Nature

April 23, 2019

By Sarah Lyons In today’s digital age, families are spending more time inside and less exploring nature. Studies show that kids who spend time outside have better overall health and fitness levels, report better vision, less stress and depression, and…

Parenting

8 Signs That Your Kids May Be Vaping

April 23, 2019

By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Vaping is on the rise. According to the latest figures, an astonishing 20% of all high school students, or one in five students, vape regularly. But how do you know if your kids are among them?…

Parenting

Consider Childbirth Education

October 29, 2018

By Paula Emigh, LM There is much to prepare for when expecting a child, especially if it’s the first. Mothers and couples that are pregnant for the first time have entered into a phase of life with new and important…

Parenting

3 Resolutions to Make You Happier

October 29, 2018

By Christine Carter, Ph.D. I do understand why people don’t like New Year’s resolutions: they can be a source of failure, year after year. Folks often pick resolutions that are inherently unrewarding, that necessitate relentless hard work, or that remind…

School & Home

GUC’s Guide to Education Alternatives

October 29, 2018

Butte County Community School LEAD/STEP UP Community School Butte County Community School now has two programs to serve students in our community. Recognizing that some students are not ready to learn until their emotional and social needs are met, Butte…

Family Time

Local Dancers Celebrate the Holiday Season in Two Productions

October 29, 2018

By: Gabriela Prado There is a special time of year when the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and family time becomes more abundant. This special time, known as the Holidays, spans from late November through January. The Holidays…

Family Time

20th Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway

October 29, 2018

Let Us Take You Under Our Wing & Show You the Magic of the Pacific Flyway! January 23rd – 27th This action-packed, 5-day event celebrates the remarkable journey of millions of waterfowl and raptors along the Pacific Flyway that call…

Parenting

How to Raise a Kid with a Conscience in the Digital Age

October 29, 2018

By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content. Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience—someone who will do the right thing…

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