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The Music Connection & North State Parent Teen Music Contest Winner
We are happy to announce that Jacob Dotson is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for his winning essay on the importance … More
Helping Your Teens to Manage Money
Growing up, my first real job was waitressing at the lunch counter of our local Woolworth’s store in downtown Redding. At the age of 16, I was … More
New Chico Business Offers Kids And Grownups A Rockin’ Good Time
As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for interesting birthday party ideas for my kids. We don’t do anything too over-the-top (no TLC reality … More
Ten Ideas For Hosting A Birthday Party For The Pre-Teen And Teenager
Sitting on the front porch of her new house, a little girl turning 3 began inviting all the children passing by to her birthday party. Overhearing, … More
What's New
Dear Readers April 2012
This issue of North State Parent is primarily devoted to parenting infants & young children. Although this stage of development has long passed with my owns sons, I admit that nearly every time I meet someone at the grocery market with a baby, … More
Dear Readers March 2012
There were six of us children that grew up side by side in my parents’ house. Some of my sisters were more outgoing and some were shy. One was nimble; another was book smart and musical. One of my big sisters was especially animal savvy and … More
Dear Readers February 2012
Is it too quaint to say I just LOVE Valentine's Day? It's the perfect time to acknowledge those who are helpful to us and to show our appreciation for their efforts no matter how great or small. Okay so maybe it is a bit corny! Sometimes … More
Dear Readers January 2012
Publishing our annual Music, Art & Health issue is always a treat. Learning about some of the art-related enrichment programs at various public and private schools in our Upper California region, like Art Davis’ after school band program at … More
Dear Readers December 2011
It was a cold and wintry December night. My four sons were all under the age of nine. Our kitchen was always a busy place, and that Saturday night over twenty years ago was no exception. There were delicious smells coming from the stove top where we … More
Featured Events
Let’s Go Science Show, Sunday March 4th in Weed
The Let’s Go Science Show is great family entertainment… fun for the whole family. The wacky and talented Professor Smart and Dr. Know-it-all join forces for an educational, entertaining, exciting and experiential extravaganza. Professor … More
13th Annual Monster Piano Concert, January 21, 2012 in Chico
What has 480 fingers, can navigate 1408 black & white keys, & makes wonderful music? Come find out & enjoy the beautiful, resounding sounds of 16 keyboards simultaneously played by 48 child pianists ages 6-18. 2:30pm & 7pm. $12/adv, … More
Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway, January 26th-29th, 2012 in Chico
In and around Chico, the annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway is a four-day event with activities for all ages, from field trips and workshops for adults and mature youth, to two days of free Junior Naturalist activities for children of … More
Tiny Tigers: Martial Arts For Young Children in Mt. Shasta – M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm
Dynamic, modern activity program for children to develop coordination, flexibility, strength, basic martial arts skills & good manners. Ages 4+. Free trial. M-Th, 4:30-5:15pm. $50/mo. Mt. Shasta Martial Arts Program, 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. … More
January 19 & 21 – Music Together® classes in Chico
Music Together® is children & their grownups sharing songs, rhymes, movement & instrument play. Wiggling, singing & laughing with the research-based curriculum develops music skills, creativity, self-expression & confidence, along … More
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