Story Spotlight
Fall Fresh Starts
A bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, the periodic plunks of acorns dropping on the ground, and the gradual decrease in overnight temperatures. These are the sites, sounds, and feels of fall, and they all seem to set the stage for … Read more
Community Connections
“C is for cookie, and that is good enough for me.” Who doesn’t remember that sweet fuzzy monster who measures success by the number of sweet cookies he consumes? First 5 Tehama is taking a cue from this lovable character … Read more
Home Visiting Spotlight
To say parenting is HARD is likely the grandest of all understatements these past few years. This realization leads us to follow the wise words of Mr. Rogers – “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are … Read more
A Look Back to Look Ahead: 2021 in Review
LOOK BACK TO LOOK AHEAD These past two trips around the sun have been quite telling. The world seemed to travel at multiple speeds. At times we appeared to be plugging along in slow motion. Yet, at others, we felt … Read more
Power Up: Music & The Brain
POWER UP: MUSIC & THE BRAIN The power of music is undeniable. Adults and children alike can feel music interacting with their bodies. And, it’s not just a haphazard feeling that one experiences. Science confirms that humans are hard-wired to … Read more
UNPACKING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LITERACY
We all know it is essential to read to young children. But, just how important is it? If we delve into the elements that drive the “why,” the significance factor of literacy exposure “levels up” to critical. There is so … Read more
THE DATA IS IN: FAMILIES CRAVE RESILIENCY
THE DATA IS IN: FAMILIES CRAVE RESILIENCY Let’s dig into resiliency. Some call it “toughness,” while others often refer to it as “grit.” However, no matter how you choose to define it, this one little word is how children, families, … Read more
Unpacking ACES on a local level
Unpacking ACES on a local level Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) is receiving a significant amount of attention lately. From TedTalks and National Best Seller Lists to allocating more than 31 million in ACEs Aware Grants in January, it’s so much more than … Read more
A Look Back To Look Ahead
A Look Back To Look Ahead If we learned anything from the mess of 2020, it was the importance of embracing change. Whether it was forced change or we had to seek it out, the ability to accept and navigate … Read more