Geeking-OutCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 2, 2021
Who loves a good book? I know I do and I get lost in audiobooks on a regular basis – and strongly agree with this authors article posted on edsurge.com. The columnist shares “Audiobooks are for everyone—the busy professional who wants to enjoy a story on their commute, an active kid who can’t (or won’t) […]
Ear CandyCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 2, 2021
This song has me cranking up the volume, when I’m at home I’m dancing around my living room and when I’m in the car I’m tapping my steering wheel and singing out loud – can you see it? Moving and grooving like no one’s watching! “Everybody got a small town anthem, everybody got a story […]
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 2, 2021
Are you looking for an active and family-friendly getaway? Let us recommend joining the Sierra Nevada Journeys for Family Camp held at Grizzly Creek Ranch, Portola, Calif. Over the years our YDN team has enjoyed the camping experience with a number of our youth programs with positive results. Considering an outing for your team? Reach […]
Tips & ToolsCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 2, 2021
The positivepsychology.com site has an abundant amount of research materials and resources. This week I found myself investigating ways that I can feel better rested in the mornings. I came across this article released in early February that included a recommendation for 3 audios and 4 podcasts to help you sleep. In the article, they […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 2, 2021
“When you read a book, the story definitely takes place in your head. When you listen, it seems to happen in a little cloud all around it, like a fuzzy knit cap pulled down over your eyes.” ― Robin Sloan- Author
Words of WisdomCurated by Nicoda Adams — February 23, 2021
Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind. -Amit Ray
Tips & ToolsCurated by Nicoda Adams — February 23, 2021
Do you need help organizing all the thoughts and ideas swirling around in your head? Are you looking for some practical ways to not only capture your bright ideas but to organize them in a useful way? Organizing your thoughts may very well be one of the most challenging organization projects on which you’ll ever […]
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Nicoda Adams — February 23, 2021
Basketball nets, street signs, manhole covers. You won’t see these things in a guidebook, but for photographer Enoch Ku, they’re the little things that make up Ordinary Sacramento. “There’s actually a photographer I had met one time that told me there’s nothing more to shoot in Sacramento,” Ku said. “And I was like, ‘What? Are […]
Ear CandyCurated by Nicoda Adams — February 23, 2021
When I’m going for a drive and need a quick energy boost, this song has become my go-to. With fun lyrics and an upbeat tempo, this song always gives me a reason so bop around in my seat and feel a little better about the world. Give it a listen here!
Geeking-OutCurated by Nicoda Adams — February 23, 2021
I’ve gone on hikes with coworkers, friends, and family and the one thing they all have in common is that there are always good conversations. There are so many distractions in our world that make it hard to connect, between work, family, and a million other things. A group of 4 friends who have been […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Trao Thao — February 12, 2021
Those who follow the part of themselves that is great will become great. Those who follow the part that is small will become small. – Meng Tzu
Tips & ToolsCurated by Trao Thao — February 12, 2021
Deadline Approaching: Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:00pm The Sacramento County Office of Education, in collaboration with YDN, is pleased to announce that the COVID Youth Response Board is accepting grant proposals for youth-led projects in the Sacramento region! The goal of the CYRB Grants for 2020-2021 is to give youth opportunities to create COVID relief for members of […]