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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Shasta Garden Railway Society: An Addictive Hobby

Mike Evans says the beginning of his fascination with model trains began when he was about 4 years old and he “inherited” his older brother’s Lionel train set. Now an […]

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October 2014

Havilah Cunningham balances some quiet time with her 7-year-old son Judah. Havilah is a speaker, author, wife and mother of four. Judah enjoys trampolines, LEGO bricks, and hip hop dance classes.

This Season’s Harvest Happenings

Autumn is a perfect time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest happenings in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of color, […]

Special Fun for Babies and Toddlers Circle Time at Apple Blossom Baby

When Darci and James Crossin first sat down to map out a plan for their maternity and baby goods store, Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby, circle times were part of that original […]

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September 2014

Sara Weber, age 15, enjoys participating in basketball, cross country running, dance, art and modeling.

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August 2014

Avary Abdo (left) and Olivia Tharp (right) are close friends and classmates in Ms. Lee’s 6th grade class at Blue Oak Charter School in Chico.

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July 2014

Carson and Heather Rodriguez enjoy spending time with their sons Cisco, age 5, and Cash, age 4. They love being outdoors together camping, exploring and traveling. Playing in nearby parks, swimming in local pools, and participating in gymnastics are other activities that let the boys get some energy out!

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June 2014

“Daddy time” is high-energy time when Jeremiah Grubbs spends time with his 2-year-old son Titus. They love being active together outdoors, and their adventures include biking, boating and skating.

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2014 June Musical Contest Winner: Adele Duval

North State Parent and The Music Connection of Chico and Redding congratulate Adele Duval of Redding, winner of our 3rd annual teen music essay contest and $400 gift certificate from […]

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May 2014

Photography: Living Shasta Photography. Photographer Karrie Ann Snure of Living Shasta Photography offers beautiful images showcasing a celebration of life. Her specialties include family and senior portraits, weddings, and animal and […]

First 5 Commissions: Raising the Bar for Early Childhood Development

Something monumental happened for families in California in 1998. With the passing of The Children and Families First Act (Proposition 10), First 5 California, also known as the California Children […]

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April 2014

Children grow so fast! This month’s cover features Dublin, now 7, and Harper, 10. They both love playing basketball, swimming on the Chico AquaJets swim team, camping, reading, sleepovers with friends, and playing in Bidwell Park.