North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Your Way

That one day a year set aside to honor moms seems simple enough, but it can get complicated. Some moms look forward to whatever surprises the family may plan. Other […]

Photo by Olia Danilevich.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by Letting Go of Motherhood Myths

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, […]

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From Garden Parties to Summer Reading Programs, Siskiyou County Library Keeps Kids on the Literacy Path During the School Break

Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer, according to Attendance Works, an organization dedicated to improving school […]

Forest School students learn physical confidence and emotional resilience through direct experience with nature. Photos provided by Wildflower Open Classroom.

How Wildflower Open Classroom Forest School Is Transforming Free Public Education In California

Education is evolving and at Wildflower Open Classroom, a free public TK-8 charter school in Chico, the latest addition to its innovative curriculum embraces one of the most time-honored classrooms—nature […]

Compassion and understanding can go a long way to help children with invisible disabilities thrive.

Supporting Kids with Invisible Disabilities

This month is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to gain a better understanding of invisible disabilities and how to best support the children who live with […]

Darla shares her joy of reading with children at the Bend School through specially themed-literacy nights, after-school activities and clubs.

Raising Pecans, Prunes and Library Patrons with Darla Lawrence

Darla Lawrence can relate to children who feel like their environment is out of control. Raised with a tumultuous home-life, Darla didn’t start to find order and balance until she […]

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Be The Change: Myriam Kalmogho

The honor of being an ambassador of Africa When Myriam Kalmogho moved to the United States in 2000 to attend Shasta College, she recognized that many people in her new […]

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When The Nest Is Never Empty: Realities of Parenting a Child with Disabilities into Adulthood

For most parents, the idea of an “empty nest” is a bittersweet milestone. It marks the time when their children leave home and parents shift into a new phase of […]

Splashing in the pool helps babies develop their brain, strengthen their muscles, lungs and heart and improve coordination. Photo provided by Swim Foundations

Water Babies: Body, Bonding and Brain Development

“My baby isn’t old enough to walk. How could she learn to swim?” When your baby isn’t old enough to walk, it may seem strange to take them to the […]

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Child Abuse Prevention Council of Siskiyou County: Supporting Parents to Provide Safe, Healthy Environments for Their Children

Siskiyou County, the fifth largest county in California, with child abuse rates higher than the state average (child abuse allegations are twice as prevalent as the statewide average), faces unique […]

Staying calm and letting your child know that you can handle their big feelings while letting them feel their feelings, helps them work through them and reach calm, too.

How Do I Get My Toddler to Stop Hitting?

Toddlers are little people with big feelings. Sometimes, the only way for those big feelings to come out is through their actions: hitting, kicking, biting, flopping, screaming. It’s not because […]

Story time at Turn the Page is a favorite time for Red Bluff families to gather, bond and dream.

Teaching Life At Turn The Page Book Shop In Red Bluff

“Again, again, again!” How many parents have heard this plea from their children after reading a book or reciting a rhyme? This might be the only stage of a child’s […]

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Giving Kids a Great Head Start: Spotlight on Two Remarkable Shasta County Teachers

Teachers typically have their hands full every school day. That is especially true for those taking on our pre-K kiddos. The unique challenges that come with honing these young minds […]

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Jenny Lowrey: Transforming Lives from the Ground Up

From the Ground Up Farms in Chico was born out of intense crisis. In 2009, Jenny Lowrey found herself facing the death of her husband, the disintegration of her health […]

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Free Family Activities in the North State

Looking for fun, budget-friendly ways to enjoy time with your family? The North State offers plenty of free events perfect for all ages. From outdoor adventures to local festivals and […]