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

Gratitude from a Successful Local Mom

Amy Lacey of Cali’flour Foods is grateful to her community, family and business team for exponential growth. Her success has allowed her to give back to causes she is passionate […]

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March 2017

Discover Earth Eco Mercantile is a locally owned shop in the North State that brings the community together with retail that supports the local economy and the environment at large. The shop features natural and organic items, some of which are produced in the North State, and serves as a community hub where you’re sure to bump into someone you know. On that particular Sunday the Westlake and Shertz Families enjoy a stroll in downtown Red Bluff ­– where Main Street still exists!

Shopping With Purpose: Little Red Hen Makes a Big Difference

For nearly 16 years Little Red Hen has served the North State community’s developmentally disabled residents. Originally started with one plant nursery, the non-profit organization has expanded over the years […]

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February 2017

Lucas, age, 8 enjoys Minecraft, Legos and Star Wars. Elliot, age 5 enjoys drawing, painting & playing outside. She and her brother attend Grant Elementary School. The children’s father is Dr. Enos Heinzen, from Moore & Pascarella dental practice in Redding.

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January 2017

Henry Reed, age 13 enjoys Science, Kuk Sul (a Korean martial art), drawing, and playing the drums.

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December 2016

Lily Niess, 9, and her 5-year-old sister, Makena Niess, both love spending time with their family. Lily loves dogs and horses, and she wants to work with animals when she grows up. Her favorite activities include swimming, reading and drawing. Makena loves cheetahs and eagles along with coloring and building things.

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Be the Change: Tina Carletta

Happy families surrounded by the smell of Christmas trees, warm apple cider, hot cocoa and a caring community. It may seem idyllic, but these are all elements of the vision […]

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November 2016

Moryah and Jonathan Martin enjoy some quality family time with their beautiful children. The long, rewarding road to adoption is well worth the wait. All of their children have been such wonderful gifts: Henry, age 3, Jack, age 2, and 1-year-old Aulani.

Foster Care & Adoption

There are disadvantaged children and youth in our Upper California community that need the help of loving and supportive families. Thousands of children in the state are waiting for adoptive […]

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Anniversary Staff Recipe Picks

We’re Celebrating! North State Parent magazine has a small and friendly staff of local parents, who, like many of you, are committed to nurturing families. Thank you for 23 years and growing strong! Our mission […]

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October 2016

Amy and Dana are Chico-based entrepreneurial moms and co-Founders of Cali’flour Foods. They are both health coaches certified by Take Shape For Life, in partnership with the McDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education at the Villanova University College of Nursing.

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The Tehama County Library Costume Swap Makes Recycling Fun

The Tehama County Library Reduce, Reuse, Re-scare Costume Swap Makes Recycling Creative Fun! Princesses, pirates, skeletons, fairies, cowboys, and more … kids can find what they need to become a […]