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Mothers Day

Mother's day is coming soon on Sunday, May 12th. So we would like to help you think about what you can do with your mom. Whether adoptive, biological, or that special woman who has filled the role of mom in your life, mom's are important. Mom's nurtured us when we were little by reading stories, feeding us, rocking us, and teaching us to be kind.     Since this is a holiday about mothers you should put...


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Tomato Time!

Now that Spring is here, its time to turn your attention to a new crop of veggies that will thrive in the springtime weather. This springtime food item has a variety of uses and benefits.  Health Benefits of Tomatoes A boost in heart health. Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene, which has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease when paired with a low salt diet. Observational studies have indicated...


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Hispanic Families on the Spectrum

As we head into the month of May, many of us look forward to celebrating Cinco De Mayo. Other than literally meaning May 5th, Mexican-Americans also celebrate this day. On 1862, The Mexican Army won The Battle of Puebla against the French Empire. This makes it a good time to take a look at how autism affects Hispanic families when they fall onto the spectrum. Going Undiagnosed While the standard is normally 1 in 68...


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Siblings on the Spectrum

May 2nd is National Brothers & Sisters Day, and many of us have a brother or sisters in the family. 89% of Americans have a brother or sister. Odds are you know someone that has sibling that in on the spectrum. Perhaps you are a sibling of a brother or sister who has autism, or you are the one on the spectrum yourself. As we celebrate National Brothers & Sisters Day, let's take a look...


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Earth Day 2019

It's time to celebrate the earth. This beautiful planet gives us so much, food, water, and material for everyday use. So why not give something back and try to help it in return? On April 22nd, it is Earth Day. Earth Day is a holiday where we do things that can help the planet. There are many things each of us can do to help. We have caused pollution, deforestation, and destruction of species all...


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Easter Activities on the Spectrum

Are you egg-cited for Easter? While the official start of Spring was on March 20th, Easter weekend is typically the time of year that the weather (hopefully) starts to warm up making it a perfect time to get out in the sunshine. Below are some activities that families can do this Easter Sunday. Easter Egg Hunts Dyeing Easter Eggs and hiding them is a tradition that many of us grew up with; but if you...


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Autism Awareness Children's Fair

Its that time of year again; Fun, Games, and the Force at our annual Autism Awareness Children's  Fair. This fun and free event is all part of Autism Awareness Month, along with Chico Walks for Autism, co-sponsored by The Yellow Door.   It was a beautiful spring morning in Bidwell Park, where eager staff from Little Red Hen were ready to participate in Chico Walks for Autism along with our community. This is a 3-mile walk that raises...


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