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

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September 2018

Offering a safe, positive place for kids to become caring and productive citizens is part of the mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs. Jayden Barber(left) and Taylor Bonner (right) enjoy time at the Siskiyou Club located in Mount Shasta.

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August 2018

“A boy and his dog” says it all. Grady Mann (8) and his Springer Spaniel puppy, in the moment: Love Love Love.

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Is Your Family Pet a “Canine Good Companion?”

Anna Hemstalk, of Hemstalk Canine Companions, is an inspirational voice in her chosen field. She is an American Kennel Club evaluator and trainer, committed to the positive influence she knows […]

North State Parent - July 2018

North State Parent – July 2018

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Teen Job Match

Teen Job Match: A New Way to Help Teens Find Jobs

Helping Teenage Job Hunters For teenage job hunters, the challenges of landing a job can seem insurmountable. Four years ago, when Timothy McClurg’s daughter Dakota began looking for a job […]

June 2018 cover photo from Living Shasta Photography

June 2018

Elliot (9) and Fern (6) run with their dad, Troy Bainbridge, as he takes to the skies! The Siskiyou County dad says the fun and adventure of paragliding make him a better parent.

Things To Do With Kids In Arcata - at the beach

5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata

5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata Summertime on the northern California coast! Beachcombing, kickin’ it at the dunes, dipping toes in the ocean with all the whales, octopi, […]

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North State Parent Guide To Camps, Classes & Happenings for Youth

Kids love summer and the opportunities to make new friends and lasting memories. Learn about a great selection of activities and adventures offered in the North State in our annual […]

North State Parent - May 2018 cover photo

North State Parent – May 2018

Taking sign-ups NOW! Plan Your children’s summer by signing up for summer camp/classes or aquatic or other enrichment programs. Our summer guide inside this edition will help you plan an exceptional summer season for your child. Pictured is Kenton Girt exploring time in nature at Camp Chico Creek, offered through Chico Area Recreation and Park District in Butte County. This is just one of our North State’s wonderful resources for your family’s summer fun.

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April 2018

Photo by Ceneri / iStockphoto.

March 2018 - Katie Watkins Photography

March 2018 – Katie Watkins Photography

Rose Watkins is a “Gap Year” student. After a month in Athens filming a documentary on the economic crisis in Greece, interviewing and befriending refugees from around the world, Rose shares her life-changing experience with us on her blog: rosekatherine.com

Chico Kite Day

Chico Kite Day – Holding the Wind in Your Hand

Chico Kite Day Holding the Wind in Your Hand Springtime winds whip up the magical ability to “fly with your feet on the ground,” as Bob Malowney, owner of Chico’s […]