North State Parent magazine

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

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Patient and caring Kai Music and Arts instructors teach young students to love music as they build their musical skills.

Kai Music and Arts: Exceptional Music Training for All Ages and Abilities

Finding your voice with an instrument is the mission of Kai Music & Arts in Chico, where students work with experienced teachers to express themselves. Learning how to play music […]

CHYBA students gain marketable construction skills as they learn to build framing for wooden structures.

California Heritage YouthBuild Academy

“Adults have to keep that delicate balance when making a meaningful connection with teenagers. Adults need to stay young-at-heart, while at the same time recognizing that teenagers are longing to […]

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For the Love of Animals – Local Teens Celebrate Their Unique Friends

Pets bring joy to many teenagers throughout the North State. Some pets have been rescued from hard situations, but in all cases these pets are an immense blessing to their […]

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Not Your Mama’s Etiquette Class: Teaching Teens in the Digital Age

Etiquette, throughout the ages, has been a general set of social norms and expectations or a code of conduct on which a group agrees. These codes typically haven’t been global […]

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Beyond Physical Changes: Navigating Puberty in Teens with Diverse Needs

As any parent or caregiver of a teenager can tell you, the onset of puberty can be a wild roller-coaster ride. It’s a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes, with […]

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Forest Therapy: A Walk in the Forest Does a World of Good

Forest therapy is simple. Participants are guided on an outdoor experience designed to support health and wellness through immersion in natural environments, sometimes called ecotherapy or forest bathing. California State […]

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How To Enjoy the Beauty of Nature During a Family Road Trip

Traveling with our family gives us the opportunity to see new places and enjoy our surroundings. We can also utilize that dull time while traveling to our destination by seeking ways to […]

Columbia Elementary school students learn to measure pond water levels at WES camp in 2013.

Whiskeytown Environmental School: A Legacy of Teaching Children About the Natural World

“After spending the week at WES camp, I realized how much I enjoy learning about nature.” “That was the best day in my entire life!!!” “I loved WES camp and […]

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Safety and Security in the North State

Thousands of dedicated law enforcement, fire and first responder personnel throughout the North State work hard every day to respond to emergencies and do their best to protect and serve […]

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Water Safety is Essential in the North State

I heard just the quietest little “plip.” I was pregnant with my second child and standing in our above-ground pool, letting the water buoy my enormous belly and relieving my […]

Students at the monthly BEC Cooking with Food Scraps workshop.

Butte Environmental Council: Advocating for a Healthy Community

Located in gorgeous Butte County, the Butte Environmental Council (BCE) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environmental health of Butte County. Supported by 300 members, over 1,000 […]

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In the Zone with Green Loan Support

Reduce, reuse and recycle are words most of us have heard since childhood. But for GreenLoan Support in Tehama County, it’s not just talk. GreenLoan Support means to make this […]

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Different Sports for Different Kids: Getting Children to Develop a Lifelong Love of Physical Fitness

At a time when being hooked on smartphones is prevalent in our society, it’s more important than ever to help children (and adults) make physical fitness a priority. But how […]

Students move wagons in the roadless canyon on the Hastings cutoff.

Paradise Students Bridge the Past and Present Through a Trip in a Covered Wagon

For almost 30 years, David Vixie has brought history to life for seventh and eighth grade students. David is the principal of the Paradise Adventist Elementary School, a place he […]

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Sneaky Ways to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables

As a mom of three toddlers, I understand the challenge of getting your kids to eat vegetables on a daily basis. It is recommended that kids eat three servings of […]

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