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

The Benefits and Memories of Adventure Travel; Mud, Sweat and Gears: A Rowdy Family’s Canadian Adventure on Seven Wheels

In the summer of 2005, writer and gonzo cyclist Joe Kurmaskie rode his bike across the United States with his two young sons in tow. Kurmaskie was motivated by the […]

The Yellow Door Presents: Chico Walks for Autism

April 7th brings an opportunity to show your support to individuals in our community with autism, and their families, on a 5k walk that begins and ends at beautiful Bidwell […]

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March 2013

Jeromy Rhoades and Jess Miley enjoy family time together with Adley, age 1, and Macie, age 3. They love to spend as much time as possible outdoors camping, bike riding and exploring. Background house: Johnson’s Country Inn in Chico.

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February 2013

Left to right: Gracie Lee Swietanski, age 11, is a student at Emma Wilson Elementary School. Gracie enjoys snow skiing, wake boarding, gymnastics and dance. Macy Spearman, age 10, is a student at Hooker Oak Elementary School; her interests include playing softball, running, drawing, spending time with her grandparents, listening to music and playing with her two dogs and four hermit crabs. Luca Marinescu, age 9, is a student at Blue Oak School. Luca enjoys soccer, baseball, hiking, building with LEGO bricks, spending time with his friends, and caring for his bearded dragons and other animals on his family’s small farm.

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Symphony Invites Youth & Parents to Hear Young North State Musicians

At the North State Symphony, February is the Month of the Young Musician, and the symphony is offering North State Parent readers a very special invitation to be part of […]

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Healthy Teeth, Bright Smiles – Local Dentists Share Bite-Sized Tips

Smile!  February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’ve checked with local dentists for tips on helping children go the distance with this year’s “gold medal smile” theme. Get […]

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January 2013

Bernard Hoffrogge, age 17, is a senior at Paradise Adventist Academy. He enjoys playing the Tuba and loves many other aspects of music, like choir and swing band. Bernard is working on his Boy Scout Eagle Service Project and enjoys playing soccer.

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December 2012

Alyssa Brown enjoys basketball, cheerleading, dancing and performing. She has enjoyed ballet for the past six years, and is a soloist in the upcoming Redding City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker.

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November 2012

David Sherbundy, Alyssa, age 8, Austin, age 10, and active mom Tracee Fletcher share quality time together skating, playing sports and enjoying all the North State has to offer.

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October 2012

With a love of animals and the outdoors, including many sports-related activities, Lisa Jeter and her 5-year-old daughter Briana enjoy time with their friend “Anabelle” the Road Island Red hen.

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September 2012

Colby Hood, age 11, Blayne Hass, age 12, and Flynn Davis, age 12, are all involved with Chico Rebels Lacrosse. Join the team! The Lacrosse season runs January thru May; for info click here.

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August 2012

The Dank family enjoys time learning and growing together through their homeschooling endeavors.

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