Family Time

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…

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:…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

By Christine Carter, Ph.D. My paternal grandmother died young, at age 49; within a year of her death, my grandfather had remarried the woman who would become my grandma. Even though her kisses smelled like cigarette smoke, I adored her.…

Every day, we are inundated with information; often from two opposing sides. So, how do we teach kids to evaluate the information they read and hear, whether it comes from the media, our leaders, family, or friends? Teaching kids to…

Each year, Chico Mall hosts Biz Kidz which allows kids to create a business and showcase their products at Chico Mall. It is a fun way for young people to develop entrepreneurial skills and express their ideas and creativity. Do…

Bringing Research, Advocacy Experts to Northern California Regional & Continuing Education at California State University, Chico will present the 2nd Annual Northern California Autism Symposium on Sept. 28 and 29 on the University campus. The program will include concurrent, plenary…