You, Discipline, and Your Child

We want our children to learn from their mistakes and not repeat them. So the natural thought is to send them to the “time out” corner of their room to “think about what they’ve done”. Except they don’t. And they’re going to keep doing the same behaviors despite the punishment. Often, we equate the term “discipline” with punishment. But the …

Homemade Watercolors

I found a recipe for watercolors to make at home at PBS Kids Follow the link for directions.  http://www.pbs.org/parents/fun-and-games/activities-and-crafts/watercolor-paints-for-kids/#.UKQWkx6Z7aE.facebook

Parenting Methods and Classes

40 Developmental Assets: The Search Institute’s framework of Developmental Assets is a widely used approach to positive youth development. Adults learn to foster experience and qualities that help influence choices young people make and helps youth become caring, responsible adults. www.search-institute.org/assets. 800-888-7828 Love and Logic Institute: Love And Logic provides east-to-use techniques to help parents have more fun and less …

Storytimes at area Libraries and Barnes & Noble

Storytimes introduce literacy and help foster a love of books and reading. All storytimes listed below are free, and many include songs, crafts, and special guests. BUTTE COUNTY Monday Chico Public  Library: Bilingual Story Garden. Ages 0-5. 10am year-round. 1108 Sherman Ave. 530-891-2762 Tuesday Chico Public Library: Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. Two sessions: 10am and 11am, year round. 1108 Sherman …

Early Childhood Literacy Enrichment and Libraries

Family/Community Resource Centers often offer literacy kits on loan as well as free books for children ages 0-5. Butte County Reading Heros: Oroville Library. Children of all ages are invited to come read with a trained volunteer to share the joy of reading. Volunteers read one-on-one with children, and children can earn [rizes too. Call for information. 1820 Mitchell Ave. …

How to Connect With Your Children

It’s ironic. In an age where connecting with each other is simpler than ever (think Facebook, tweets, cell phones, and Skype), hectic schedules for children and parents mean it’s easier than ever to become disconnected from each other. In the thought-provoking book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, author, clinician, and research professor Michael Ungar discusses the great need for …

Kicking the Smoking Habit

Whether you’re a teen smoker or a lifetime pack-a-day smoker, quitting can be tough. But the more you learn about your options and prepare for quitting, the easier the process will be. With the right game plan tailored to your needs, you can break the addiction, manage your cravings, and join the millions of people who have kicked the habit …

The Dangers of Second Hand Smoke

Millions of children are breathing in secondhand smoke in their own homes. Secondhand smoke can be especially harmful to your children’s health because their lungs still are developing. If you smoke around your children or they are exposed to secondhand smoke in other places, they may be in more danger than you realize. Children whose parents smoke only outside are …

Museums and Exhibits in the Redding Area

Second Saturdays at Siskiyou Arts Museum: 5pm second Saturday of the month at the Siskiyou Arts Museum, 5824 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir. Features different artists each month. Other possibilities include live music. Call 234-4711. www.siskiyouartsmuseum.org Mount Shasta Fourth Friday Art Walk: 4-8pm every fourth Friday in downtown Mount Shasta. Hosted by Mount Shasta’s art galleries. Maps are available at galleries. Call …