Family Time

By Kimberly Blaker It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. — Anne Sexton Fathers play a significant part in children’s lives. They influence children’s self-esteem and school performance, are important role models, and…

By Nicole Plottel Estate Planning can be confusing and intimidating, but it does not have to be. Here are five things all young families should know: 1. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy or the elderly. Estate plans…

By Emily Hajec Photos By Emily Hajec Photography When you think of your child’s dental office, what comes to mind? Perhaps the first thing you might envision is the waiting area. It is, after all, a very important element of…

Let me just start by saying that gardening and nutritional education saved my life. I was 270 pounds on 15 medications. I‘ve survived 7 heart attacks and 2 strokes. I’m now 140 and take 1 medication. I realized that I…

Show me a parent who hasn’t been frustrated with an out of control Lego® brick storage system.  At some point it’s inevitable.  The bricks are usually dumped into bins but many times spread out and underfoot.  Ouch!  As the co-owner…

On April 16, the Growing Healthy Children (GHC) Walk & Run will celebrate 10 years of encouraging families to get out and get active. Growing Healthy Children is a free event offered to families throughout Butte County, and beyond, in…

Have you heard the term ‘baby-friendly’ hospital? Maybe you have seen the billboards around town which advertise that Enloe Hospital is baby friendly. Feather River, more recently, acquired the same status. But what does this term mean? Aren’t all hospitals…

Have you heard about Butte Humane Society’s Humane Heroes? In recent years Butte Humane Society (BHS) has been looking into providing kids with volunteer opportunities, but with liability issues and a lack of space, nothing seemed plausible.  Fortunately, a very…

Here are four game reviews; done by Little Red Hen employees (many who are moms of young children). All of these games can be purchased at Little Red Hen stores in Chi co. All games were played and tested on…

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