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Planting Seeds: Pam Maret’s 50 Years of Nurturing the Next Generation at First Church of God Preschool
Some people set out to find a calling, but Red Bluff educator Pam Maret found hers quietly, almost by accident, when she was still a teenager. For the last 50 […]
Take a Walk on the Sunny Side at Sunflower Pumpkin Patch
Word has it that the best pumpkin patch in Siskiyou County is just up Hwy 5 in Gazelle. Owned and operated by 45-year Siskiyou County farming couple Kirsten Olsen and […]
The End of the Self Abandoning Mother
For all of us trying to be perfect mothers, I hope we’re finally done confusing self-abandonment with virtue. I hope we’re finally retiring motherhood’s favorite forms of virtue signaling: Over […]
Three Chico Sarahs Brewing Their Own Paths in Business & Community.
There is no single path to building a meaningful business. In Chico, three women named Sarah have each created a distinctive place to drink, eat and connect: Sarah Goings of […]
Drew & Kaylee Silva – A “Third Place” to Disconnect from Devices and Reconnect with Community
When they heard of the “third place” theory introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, Drew and Kaylee Silva knew the term encapsulated their vision for Matrix Cards & Games in the […]
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As we approach the end of 2026, we here at North State Parent are mindful of the challenges we have collectively faced this year, and we especially admire how our […]
Stephanie Cox, UPS Women’s Soccer Coach, Shares Her Winning Parenting Playbook
Thoughts on the intersection of sports, parenting and achievement First published in ParentMap There’s a reason so many of us invoke sports metaphors when we talk about parenting. Newly minted […]
College and Career Options: Helping Students Build Their Future Introduction to College and Career Options Inc.
Introduction to College and Career Options Inc. Every student’s path after high school is unique. Whether the goal is a college degree, technical training, an apprenticeship or entering the workforce, […]
Talking to Teens About Alcohol: What Really Works
Talking to teens about alcohol isn’t always easy. Adolescence is a stage of growing independence, testing boundaries and questioning authority. It’s also a time when many teens seem to shrug […]
North State Girl Scout Gold
Just about everyone is familiar with the Girl Scout program. Girls work together in troops to earn badges and have enriching experiences. But did you know that Girl Scouts can […]
Butte County Sports and Education Foundation: Empowering Kids through Mentorship and Free Golf Resources
It all started with a phone call. In 2023, Matt Carton reached out to Grant Hornbeak to inquire about his golf course development project. “We just hit it off,” Carton […]
North State Teens Can Stay Physically Active Year-Round
When it’s too cold or wet to play outdoors, what are teenagers supposed to do with their time and energy? These students have been fortunate to find indoor spaces that […]
