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The New Family Post is fun and informative – packed with activities, scholarship contests, parenting tips and local resources for the families of Nevada County, in Northern California. Our always popular covers feature artwork by local children. We print the New Family Post 6 times a year and distribute it free throughout Nevada County. You can subscribe free to a PDF of our print issue, by mail (if you live in Nevada County, California) or, of course, read it here online.
The New Family Post is a community service of Aikido'Ka.
Be Like Us . . . Ride the Bus Poster Contest
The New Family Post and the Gold Country Stage invite all youth in grades K-8 to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to the environment by participating in the Be Like Us . . . Ride The Bus - Poster Contest. Continue reading . . .
Parenting a toddler is a unique experience. Toddlers see things differently than adults. They can show us things that we never noticed before. Toddlers can teach us things and make us laugh. Continue reading . . .
Food for Thought: 5 Brain Boosters
Asking your child’s brain to function without the proper nutrition is like asking an airplane to fly with gasoline as fuel. Like an airplane, the brain is an advanced machine that requires specialized fuel. A growing, maturing brain requires . . . Continue reading
Set Yourself Up for School Success
Many students don’t know how to study. They think that studying is something you do when there is a test tomorrow. This is not true. Studying is . . . Continue reading
Every child has to learn to deal with aggressive feelings. Each stage of childhood holds new lessons on how to relate to others. You can help your child learn these skills by modeling healthy behaviors and stepping in and helping him when he needs support.
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Let’s help each other out. Everyone has at least one thing that they have discovered that has made their life easier. Continue reading . . .
Women 
of Worth (WOW) is holding their 7th annual backpack and school supply drive – Way Cool Back to School . . . Continue reading
Hummus: A Nutritious After School Snack
My first experience with hummus was at a wonderful Armenian restaurant run by a delightful woman named Salpy. I had never tasted anything like it before.
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Enjoy more artwork by Nevada County youth.
Read with your children. Have them read to you. Take turns reading a paragraph each. Read your own book, while they read theirs. . . . Continue reading.
Create Your Special Study Space
Creating a productive study area is an important part of school success. Studying requires good concentration. Everyone has their own best way to concentrate. Experiment to find out what works best for you. A well thought out study area will give you a learning advantage.
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A Safe Place for Old Prescriptions.
Did you know that every day, 2,500 kids age 12 to 17 try a painkiller for the first time? Or that prescription drugs are the drugs of choice among 12 and 13 year olds? We have a big problem on our hands . . . Continue reading.
Questions from an Inquisitive College Student
I was recently asked some questions by a college student that started an interesting conversation and made me think. Judith began the conversation like this: “How do parents raise ethical, moral children who grow up to be ethical, moral adults? I’m nowhere near ready to have kids of my own, but I’ve been really stressing over this for the last couple of days.”
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Dear Jackie,
My family will be spending more time outdoors enjoying various activities and events due to the warm summer weather. What is the best way to protect both myself and my children from too much sun? . . . Continue reading.
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services (SNCS—fondly pronounced snicks) has a Child Development Resource Library available at all locations (Grass Valley, Truckee, and Loyalton) to the public. The library is open to the public and is filled with a variety of developmentally appropriate toys and materials . . . Continue reading.
Hot Topics: Tips for Taking Small Children to a County Fair
Fair time is fast approaching in our community and with some pre-planning before you venture out with the family and the helpful tips listed within this article, you will be assured a memorable time with little hassle and lots of laughs. . . . Continue reading.
Walking aimlessly down the isle of my local area toy store I could not help but notice the array of toys and games for my toddler. Each new and confusing item promised me instant success for my child . . . Continue reading.
Having a child is a huge transition for a family. Selecting a child care program is one of many important decisions new parents will sometimes have to make. This important decision will make a big difference in your child's development, health and happiness. SNCS is here to help . . . Continue reading.
It is well understood that it is not the amount we consume, but also the caloric intake-the food energy in the portions served-that makes weight control difficult. Until recently however . . . Continue reading.
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
If you are like most parents you may have anxiety about looking for a child care provider or preschool program. Dropping your child off . . . Continue reading.
Plays well with others’ is a regular column that describes the various ways SNCS collaborates with other organizations. Collaboration is another way of saying teamwork, partnership, or a group effort. Continue reading.
Information for listed events is subject to change. Please call to confirm date, time and location. Continue reading.
Table of Contents for Back to School 2009 issue:
Be Like Us . . . Ride the Bus
Toddler Tales
Food for Thought
Set Yourself Up for School Success
Dealing with Aggression
Sharing Tips
Way Cool Back to School
Hummus - A Nutritious After School Snack
Youth Art from the Clubhouse
Read, Read and Read Some More
Create Your Special Study Space
A Safe Place for Old Prescriptions
Questions from an Inquisitive College Student
Have Questions? Ask Jackie
SNCS Picks
Hot Topics
Educational Toys
Get to Know SNCS
Portion Size
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Plays Well With Others
Calendar of Events
Cover Art by a student at Nevada City School District Clubhouse.
Photograph by Frank Bloksberg
Toddler Tales 3
Food for Thought 4
Set Yourself Up for School Success 6
Dealing with Aggression 8
Sharing Tips 9
Way Cool Back to School 10
Hummus - A Nutritious After School Snack 11