Family Time

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…

“Summer summer summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” These are the first two lines of one of my favorite summer anthems – the popular 2002,“Summertime,” by Will Smith, affectionately known then as the Fresh Prince. Ironically, at the time…

What better way to spend quality time with your family and get in touch with nature than a fresh, invigorating walk in the woods, along a river, or the beach? What’s more, family hikes make for fun learning opportunities for…

Idea Fab Labs, or IFL, is one of Chico’s best kept secrets. It is a mysterious, wondrous place near downtown Chico where, for the last 5 years, “makers” have been coming together to share great ideas and bring the unimaginable…

What do you get when you ask local dance schools, choreographers and dancers to come together on the stage of Laxson? A potpourri of dance styles, all showcased in the Spotlight Performance. As in past years, the 4th Annual Spotlight…