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 putting out a magazine, that is, being so behind the scenes in our own little world of publishing this … [Read more...]
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 Chico Country Day School, and the Young Imaginations program at McCloud Elementary School, greatly … [Read more...]
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 melted butter and sugar. My nine year old stirred the honey glaze. I remember the light dusting of … [Read more...]
Once again it's that time of year. The cooler weather brings piles of leaves to my front yard, a chance to put on a warm bulky sweater, and the opportunity to sink into a good book. Recently, at a Boston bookseller, I purchased one of my all-time favorite children's storybooks called Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. I was in route to … [Read more...]
Fall harvest is one of my favorite times of the year. When you enjoy our beautiful region’s bounty by sipping fresh apple juice or baking a pumpkin pie from pumpkins grown on a local farm, you are surely to be enriched! I’m impressed that so many of our local farms offer tours and field trips. This is especially important for our children, to … [Read more...]
As summer wanes and fall approaches, it may be the perfect time for parents to accomplish some personal goals. These may include joining the gym, taking a dance class or reading a novel you’ve been putting off. As a young mother of four sons, I was very good at putting myself last on the list for brand new clothes or starting new hobbies. I … [Read more...]
Is there someone in your life who reminds you to be playful? Some lighthearted person who can be silly, who laughs easily and celebrates life with a certain penetrating zest? It has been said that the human brain is very complex and yet cooperative. I’m fascinated by the link between learning and playfulness. With the back-to-school vibe … [Read more...]
We at North State Parent magazine are a staff of ten local parents who offer you our best kept (non-secret) suggestions among these Family Resource Guide pages. We are your local North State parenting support magazine! Our printed edition include display ads from over 100 local business who care about kids and who offer healthy programs, goods … [Read more...]
When my kids were younger, I had the misconception that parenting would somehow get easier as they grew older. As they were just learning to walk, I remember the excitement I felt as I admired their new level of independence. Where did that excitement go when they were asking for the car keys? Every age and stage has its joys and challenges – the … [Read more...]
