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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North State Mamapreneurs 2024

Each year, North State Parent celebrates the entrepreneurial women of the North State who have integrated their own business or side hustle into the challenging and rewarding job of motherhood. […]

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Listos: Vital Emergency Information for California Families

We’ve made it through the summer heat and wildfires. After what is turning out to be a lovely, mild fall, many in the North State will need to prepare to […]

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A Cuddly, Candy-Free Halloween Gift That Children Will Love

Before we know it, Halloween will be here to enchant children big and small. If you are looking for a candy-free Halloween gift for your children, consider giving an adorable, […]

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September 2024

On the Cover: North State Parent is delighted to feature the cover illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + […]

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August 2024

On the Cover: Chloe Scott, age 10, enjoys swimming and is an enthusiastic member of the South Siskiyou Swim Team. She loves animals and being outdoors. Photo by: Rachel Scott

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June/July 2024

On the Cover: Exciting river adventures await families this summer at River Dancers Whitewater River Rafting Company. River Dancers will completely outfit your family for the river. Professional, knowledgeable, fun […]

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May 2024

Cover Photography: Sam Borquez, a Northern California based photographer, is the official photographer for Redding Performing Arts Center. He expertly captures the grace, beauty and essence of young RPAC performers. […]

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April 2024

Cover Photography: Photographer Sarah Peracchino grew up in Redding and became obsessed with photography at eight years old when she found her grandfather’s camera in a closet. Sarah loves freezing […]

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March 2024

On the Cover: North State Parent is delighted to feature the cover illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + […]

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February 2024

Cover Photography: Photographer Keith Maguire is a commercial and portrait photographer serving the Chico area. The timelessness of a photograph is what speaks to him the most. Each photograph is […]

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Budding North State Artists

Mathias Hechavarria 16-year-old Mathias Hechavarria is described by Lane Carlson, Executive Director of Redding School of the Arts where he is a student, as “an exceptional artist.” Mathias is also […]

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December 2023

Cover Photography: Photographer Betsey Walton says her work is all about relationships: “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I […]