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.

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Brendan Sloan Clarke Watershed Schoohouse

Brendan Sloan Clarke Watershed Schoohouse in business since 2024 Watershed Schoolhouse in Chico was inspired by a gap Brendan saw in the standard school curriculum. Place-based education, community-building, personal development […]

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Thomas Harpham Bricks & Minifigs Redding

Thomas Harpham Bricks & Minifigs Redding in business since 2024 Thomas was inspired to start his business by LEGO® lovers of the North State.  There was nothing like Bricks & […]

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Mike Boyd Has Beans Coffee and Tea Company

Mike Boyd in business since 2022 Has Beans Coffee and Tea Company Retail-Wholesale est. 1976 Mike always loved coffee. A friend gave him a home coffee roaster and from there […]

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Jody Bartley Omega Mortgage Group

Jody Bartley Omega Mortgage Group serving Red Bluff since 2003 I learned at an early age that I was good at sales and very good with numbers, so mortgage finance […]

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North State Mamapreneurs 2025

North State Mamaprenuers 2025 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 […]

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Harvest Happenings 2025

Harvest Happenings 2025 Autumn is a wonderful time to celebrate the end of summer. All around the North State this month, families can enjoy fall season events and family farms […]

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North State Parent magazine’s comprehensive Family Resource Guide

Dear Readers, North State Parent magazine’s comprehensive Family Resource Guide is the premier source for everything and anything of interest to parents, families, educators and others who care about children […]

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Your Local United Way: United Way of Northern California

You may have heard the name — United Way of Northern California (UWNC). Maybe you’ve seen them at a community event or heard stories about lives transformed through their South […]

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Are You Camping This Summer? Be Sure to Leave No Trace!

It takes all of us to preserve the natural beauty of our wild landscapes. Teaching our children by example to leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors will help ensure […]

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April 2025

Photo by: Tracey Hedge Photography creates fresh, vibrant images that allow you and your loved ones to shine. Tracey specializes in weddings, senior portraits and family portraits, serving Northern California. […]

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Free Family Activities in the North State

Looking for fun, budget-friendly ways to enjoy time with your family? The North State offers plenty of free events perfect for all ages. From outdoor adventures to local festivals and […]

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The Benefits Of A Summer Swim Racing League In Northern California

For families in Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Butte counties, summer is a time for adventure, challenge and fun in the water. One of the best ways for kids to make […]