North State Parent magazine

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

North State Parent

North State Parent

North State Parent is a free, monthly publication, both digital and print, with a growing distribution. We proudly serve the North State counties of Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama.

Author Archive

Shasta Self Rescue 2 for Swim Grid

Be Water-Safe! Check Our Swim Lesson Grid for Lessons Near You

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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 […]

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Mark Reiser Explore California Outdoors in business since 2001

We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse areas in the US. From the Cascade mountains to the Redwood Coast, Northern California’s unique geography […]

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Lauer Electric – Michael Lauer

As a father and husband, I love owning my own business. Because I work in town, I have more time with my family than if I commuted a long distance […]

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Let’s Hear it for Northern California Dads!

With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’re proud to celebrate the hardworking dads of Northern California – the men who lead their families with strength, integrity, humor and heart. […]

Happy Easter

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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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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TAKE YOUR TEEN ON A NORTH STATE MURAL TOUR; Young People Especially Benefit from Public Art

Viewing and talking about public art has special benefits for young people. Inviting children and teens to describe what they see helps them to expand their visual literacy vocabularies. Prompting […]

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A Living Classroom at Hearthstone School

The first thing one notices when arriving at Hearthstone School in Oroville is that the garden out back is not what you’d expect. There are no tidy raised beds with […]