North State Parent, Author at North State Parent magazine

For A Brighter Future, It’s This Way To Sustainability

By North State Parent | March 1, 2016

California State University, Chico, hosts its 11th annual This Way to Sustainability Conference held on campus March 24 and 25, 2016. This nationally recognized event includes keynote speakers and lively […]

March 2016

By North State Parent | February 29, 2016

Pascual and Holly Padilla with their children, Alex, 12, Johnny, 10, Isabella, 2, and baby Cordero. The Padilla family is active in local sports and enjoys spending time on their 30-acre walnut orchard where there’s a pond and plenty of play space for the children, and Grandma living right next door.

February 2016

By North State Parent | January 27, 2016

Coco, age 9 (left), and Isa, age 10 (right). Both are students at Sherwood Montessori in Chico and enjoy learning in a multi-age classroom.

Two North State Writing Contests!

By North State Parent | January 27, 2016

The Butte Literacy Council Short Story Contest 2016 Butte County kids, teens and adults, it’s time to pick up your pen and paper – or laptop – and get your […]

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: A Project Of The Breast Cancer Fund

By North State Parent | January 27, 2016

When it comes to beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain are more than just skin deep. In fact, shampoos, makeup, lotions, perfumes and other cosmetics for sale […]

January 2016

By North State Parent | December 31, 2015

Schlyer Rice has danced with Redding City Ballet, sung with Shasta College’s Opera Program, and performed with several community theatre companies. She is a recent graduate from University of Miami with a BFA in musical theatre. Schlyer was recently cast as Katerina Kittycat in the national tour premier of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE,” produced by Mills Entertainment with The Fred Rogers Company.

A Great Opportunity for Hands-On Science Fun for Families

By North State Parent | December 31, 2015

Beginning in January, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, home to more than 100 exhibits, is implementing their “$1 First Sundays” program to encourage more families to spend their free time learning and […]

December 2015

By North State Parent | November 29, 2015

Experience the joy of live performances! Venues throughout the North State are helping spread the holiday spirit by offering the very best in family entertainment. At the Cascade Theatre, Josiah, age 3, and Audrey, age 2, delight in the magic of the season.

Paradise Dancefest – Circus de Paradise

By North State Parent | November 29, 2015

This December 11th, Positive-I studio hosts their third Paradise Dancefest at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, featuring the exciting theme, “Circus de Paradise.” Geared for all ages, the show’s eclectic […]

November 2015

By North State Parent | October 30, 2015

Aspiring dancer Emma Lippner, age 4, puts on a show for her photographer mother Danielle, of Dani D Photography.

A Rhumba Of Rattlesnakes – New Children’s Book by Kristen Lape

By North State Parent | October 30, 2015

A prickle of porcupines? A lounge of Iguanas? A delightful new children’s book, featuring whimsical yet scientifically accurate illustrations of animals, is written in a fun A-Z format that teaches the […]

Foster Parenting: Challenging? You Bet. But Worth the Effort.

By North State Parent | October 30, 2015

Senta Burton is passionate about advocating for families. She stands for children, but also for parents – both birth parents and foster parents. A mother of six, Senta’s four younger […]

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