North State Parent magazine

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

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Dear Readers: Happy Mother’s Day Month to you!

As mothers, aunties and grandmothers, we send you a bouquet of resources to get you connected and engaged in your North State community – farm markets, bike rides, trail walks, […]

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Teaching our Future Farmers the Importance of Gardening

“I love it when we are growing snap peas and I am surrounded by a bunch of 3 and 4-year-olds and I ask them who wants a snap pea and […]

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Pawter in the Water Saves Lives by Teaching Kids Water Safety

Drowning is preventable, yet it remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5-14. But how do […]

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The Mother’s Day Truth What She Wants isn’t in a Store…

Ask any mom what she wants for Mother’s Day and she’ll usually offer something small and manageable. Perhaps she’ll mention flowers, brunch or maybe a card the kids made at […]

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Home Modifications That Can Transform Life for Families with Disabled Children

For families raising children with disabilities, the instinct is often to think about accessibility in the most traditional sense: ramps, grab bars and wider doorways. But the world of home […]

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EPIC CAMPS & forever MEMORIES

Summer camps are an excellent opportunity for kids of all ages to explore their passions, foster their creativity, learn new skills and make new friends. There are camp and class […]

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What is on Your Teen’s Mind & How You Can Help

Do you ever hear these phrases from your teenager when you try to have a discussion? “I don’t know.” “My stomach hurts.” “I’m tired.” “Leave me alone.” “I hate you.” […]

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Historic McCloud: Picturesque Mountain Jewel Getaway

“McCloud is just the most beautiful little ‘Hallmark’ town,” says Shari Rouiller, executive director of the McCloud Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1895 by George W. Scott and William VanArsdale, […]

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Be the Change

Delcie Mills, owner and co-director of AMJaMB, loves helping people with disabilities flourish and thrive. From growing up alongside her brother Jamie, who has autism, to working with a wide […]

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How to Throw a Sensory Safe Birthday Party

Birthday parties are supposed to be magical, with balloons, singing “Happy Birthday,” party games and spending time with family and friends. But if you have a child with sensory processing […]

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Laura Baltayan: Local Nurse Practitioner Provides Personalized, Patient-Centered Care

Since the first formal Nurse Practitioner program was established at the University of Colorado in 1965, the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) has evolved into one of the most vital […]

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Grow Your Preschooler’s Math Brain – Everyday Moments That Count

We all cheer when our children sing the alphabet song for the first time or recite bedtime stories from memory. Parents understand how vital reading is to future school achievement. […]

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Polish Up Your Boots & Tip Your Hat in Honor of Red Bluff’s 150th and Tehama County’s 170th Anniversaries

Nothing brings out the cowgirls and cowboys like April and the Red Bluff Round-Up —and this April is set to have the most grit and glory of them all. The […]

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Ferris Wheel Kids: Redding’s Downtown Toy Store Built for Families & Community

photos provided by Ferris Wheel Kids Downtown Redding just got a little more colorful. Ferris Wheel Kids, the brainchild of two longtime friends and neighbors, is part toy store, part […]

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Redding Midwife Nora McNeill A 50 Year Legacy of Beautiful Birthing Experiences

“Nora is amazing. She knows just what to say to each person to comfort them and guide through the birth process.” This and many other similar glowing statements praising Nora […]