Photo by: Tracey Hedge Photography creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. Tracey specializes in weddings, senior portraits and family portraits, serving Northern California. […]
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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 […]
The Benefits Of A Summer Swim Racing League In Northern California
For families in Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Butte counties, summer is a time for adventure, challenge and fun in the water. One of the best ways for kids to make […]
A Year Of Healthy Living: Monthly Steps Recommended by the Environmental Working Group to Avoid Toxic Chemicals, Protect Your Health and Save Money
Many parents and families want to live a cleaner, chemical-free life. However, making sweeping changes to incorporate healthier products in your family’s life can seem daunting. But making incremental changes […]
Grandparents & Relative Caregivers Support Group
If you are struggling to care for a child who has experienced trauma, you are not alone. Raising relative children who have experienced trauma is hard. It helps to talk […]
How Doulas Can Help Moms and Families During and After Childbirth
According to the nonprofit doula organization, DONA International (DONA.org), “From the beginning of time, people have been cared for and nurtured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Family, friends and neighbors […]
How Playing With LEGO Enhances Learning
Your children probably have LEGO bricks and building components or a similar building toy system. And you may have stepped on stray plastic components and wondered if it was really […]
March 2025
North State Parent is delighted to feature the cover illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real […]
February 2025
Photo by: Tracey Hedge Photography creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. Tracey specializes in weddings, senior portraits and family portraits, serving Northern California. […]
January 2025
Photo by: Photographer Isabel Ruiz is a California photographer but will travel wherever love abounds. She does weddings, graduations and family photography. @byisabelruiz. byisabelruizphotography.squarespace.com/portfolio
