Cover Photography: Photographer Sarah Peracchino grew up in Redding and became obsessed with photography at eight years old when she found her grandfather’s camera in a closet. Sarah loves freezing […]
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March 2024
On the Cover: 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 + […]
February 2024
Cover Photography: Photographer Keith Maguire is a commercial and portrait photographer serving the Chico area. The timelessness of a photograph is what speaks to him the most. Each photograph is […]
Budding North State Artists
Mathias Hechavarria 16-year-old Mathias Hechavarria is described by Lane Carlson, Executive Director of Redding School of the Arts where he is a student, as “an exceptional artist.” Mathias is also […]
December 2023
Cover Photography: Photographer Betsey Walton says her work is all about relationships: “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I […]
November 2023
On the Cover: Patricia Pastor enjoys some fun times with her grandchildren, Alder and Elda. Patricia Pastor is Children’s Center & Lab School Director, ECE Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood […]
October 2023
Cover Photographer: ilanna Greenfield is a mother, maker, artist and handy crafter. She strives to create organic and nature-based classes and events for young people. She and her husband Shane […]
Harvest Happenings 2023
As the trees don their glorious fall colors, October is a wonderful time to celebrate the end of summer. All around the North State this month, families can enjoy special […]
North State Mamapreneurs 2023
North State Parent loves supporting entrepreneurial women! Do you have a Mamapreneuer in your life and would you like her to be featured next October? Be sure to nominate yourself […]
Birth & Babies Spotlight
Mercy Oceans Midwifery Dania Shelton, LM, CPM In Business Since 2010 Dania Shelton serves the community and future generations as a homebirth midwife, helping people fully bloom into parenting. She […]
