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 2022

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

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Harvest Happenings 2022

As the trees don their glorious fall colors, October is a wonderful time to celebrate the end of summer. All around the North State this month, families can enjoy special […]

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Using The 5Rs To Help Clean Up The Planet

If you diligently separate your recyclables, take them to the curb or recycling center and still feel like you could be doing more to be a good “eco warrior,” you’re […]

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Travel Eastern Shasta County Like a Local

Your family’s next adventure could be in the playground of the North State. The Intermountain region of eastern Shasta County has an abundance of natural beauty that makes it a […]

Doula Mikalyn Zacharias from Three Moons Doula Service provides care and support throughout the birth and early postnatal days. www.instagram.com/three.moons.doula.  Photos by Sarah Peracchino Photography.

How Doulas Can Help Moms And Families During And After Childbirth

According to the non-profit organization, DONA International (DONA.org), “From the beginning of time, people have been cared for and nurtured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Family, friends and neighbors from […]

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Resources For Children & Families Dealing With Grief

Dougy Center Founded in 1982 in Portland, Oregon, Dougy Center started the first peer grief support groups for children, and has become a world-renowned model for bereavement support known as […]

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August 2022

On the Cover: It’s Back to School time, and we’ve got some great resources to help you ease into a successful school year. You’ll find options for your preschooler in […]

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June/July 2022

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make […]

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Back to School and Back to Packing Lunches?

Consider these reusable, chemical-free sandwich and storage bags for the kids — and anyone who brings their lunch to school or work! ReZip is food safe, leakproof, lightweight and can […]

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May 2022

Cover Photographer: Amber Thompson is a portrait photographer specializing in families and dancers, but loves to do it all! “I love creating portraits that show your individual personality, and make […]

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April 2022

Cover Photographer: Nicole Roberts Photography. Nicole specializes in family photography, on location or in her beautiful, spacious 3,200-square-foot studio near downtown Chico. In addition to capturing special moments with your […]

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March 2022

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. She has captured the joy of being a child in our beautiful North State region. Alli […]

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