North State Parent magazine

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

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There’s No Place Like Pumpkinland

What does a former Harper’s Magazine model from the Bronx have in common with a Morton Salt traveling salesperson from California? The answer is the courage, heart and brains to […]

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Turtle Bay’s Famous Artist Portfolio Program Inspires the Artist in All of Us

Artwork is meant to inspire, be shared and enjoyed as a community. Tucked upstairs in the Turtle Bay Museum at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, is […]

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Stargazing: Starry, Starry Nights in the North State

One of the best parts of camping is gazing up at the night sky filled with stars sparkling like diamonds, undimmed by ambient city lights. Keep an eye out for falling […]

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Siskiyou Economic Development: Supporting Small Businesses Throughout the North State

Since 2020, small business has been driving the bulk of U.S. job growth, according to the US Census, employing 45.9% of Americans. By June 2025, there were 36.2 million small […]

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First Campout with Your Family: Make it a Winner!

If your family has a long history of camping and is totally outdoor savvy, then you need read no further. But if your children haven’t been camping before and you’d […]

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Camping Tips for First Timers

Avoid SNAFUs and smooth the way with these “campwise” tips from The Campout Card Deck by Marnie Hanel & Jen Sevenson. Pack Planning Prepare for the worst weather by choosing […]

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Helping Students with Visual & Mobility Impairments Toward Greater Independence

What is worth stepping outside of your comfort zone? When the road diverges into a known and an unknown path, what makes the unfamiliar road worth the risk? For Rachel […]

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Beyond the Screens: Boredom Busters for the Midsummer Slump

By the time July rolls around, the novelty of summer break has officially worn off. The pool passes are punched. The camps are finished. And somewhere around 10 am on […]

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The “At a Glance” Document: One Page That Can Make a Huge Difference

It’s the beginning of a new school year, which for your child typically means a new teacher and maybe even a new school. For parents who have children with disabilities, […]

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Dear Readers

August is fast approaching, with thoughts of getting back in the routine for school. But a few weekends remain before class begins and the summer lingers through August and early September, […]

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Christoph Henseleit N Zone Sports in business since 2023

We realized that there could and should be more youth sport programs available in Redding. My goal in starting N Zone was to make our kids better on and off […]

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David Jespersen Northern Star Mills owned since 2024

Some businesses you start. Others you’re trusted to carry forward. Northern Star Mills has been a cornerstone of this community since 1898. I purchased Northern Star Mills in 2024 from […]

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Thomas Harpham Bricks & Minifigs Redding in business since 2024

I was inspired to start Bricks & Minifigs by LEGO® lovers in the North State. There was nothing like Bricks & Minifigs north of Chico before I opened my store […]

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Matt Carton Beyond Golf Chico in business since 2025

After 10 years as an engineer in the aerospace industry and growing up watching my dad impact so many lives as a teacher and a coach, I was inspired to […]