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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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October 2015

Maisie Jane ​Hurtado, her husband Isidro, and their three daughters, Isabela, 9, Natalia, 7, and Lilia Jane, 4, enjoy the season’s bounty. Visit their Chico area country store, pumpkin patch or their website at www.maisiejanes.com for more information about their gift basket offerings and much more!

This Season’s Harvest Happenings

Autumn is here and it’s time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest events in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of […]

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September 2015

Butte County’s Evan Enserro, 11, and Samantha Heil, 12, love BMX riding. Both race locally as well as travel for state and national races. Samantha rides for Nemesis BMX Race Team, and Evan rides for J.E.T. Racing. Evan also enjoys playing lacrosse, and Samantha enjoys playing flag football.

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Seussical Jr. Comes to Town!

The timeless stories of Dr. Seuss come to life on Friday, September 18, in Seussical Jr., a kids’ musical that’s great fun for the whole family. Watch as Horton the […]

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August 2015

Tiffany Hagemeier and her 9-year-old son, Trenton, enjoy outdoor activities together like fishing, boating and stand up paddle boarding on Lake Shasta. Tiffany and her husband, Jerry, moved to the area seven years ago. They reside in Palo Cedro and couldn’t be happier with the small community. Trenton attends North Cow Creek School, where he’s entering fourth grade. Life in Shasta County affords the family of three the opportunity to partake in all of their favorite activities, especially Giants baseball.

Annual Homeschooling Conference is a Memorable, Fun & Educational Experience!

August 6-9, 2015, at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, CA. So much more than just a conference – The Homeschool Association of California’s annual “HSC Conference” is a celebration, a […]

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July 2015

Jack ​enjoys the ​challenge ​of rock climbing​ ​at ​the new Shasta Rock Club​ in Redding​ as family and fellow climbers cheer him on​​​. ​​In addition to climbing, ​he enjoys swimming, singing and hip​ hop dance. His favorite band is Maroon 5.

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Bike Kitchen Peddles Good Nutrition

Looking for new ideas for preparing healthy foods? Keep an eye out for a pedal-driven kitchen at local farmers markets and community events in Chico. Called the Edible Pedal, the […]

Egg Laying Hens: The Basics of Starting a Backyard Flock

For those curious about raising chickens, the prospect of starting a backyard flock can be daunting. However, the rewards of cultivating your own healthy, happy egg layers can far outweigh […]

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June 2015

A daddy and daughter share a special moment in Upper Bidwell Park in Chico. Happy June to all fathers – we celebrate family and fatherhood with you!