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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February 2023

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 […]

Lainey Smith and her sister, Charlotte, practice good dental hygiene based on helpful information from Dr. Nguyen-Chung, DMS  and Dr. Kevin Shearer, DDS. Photo by Amber Thompson.

Start Your Children Young With Good Dental Health

A big smile with sparkling, white teeth is universally seen as a sign of good health. While parents are naturally eager to help their children have healthy, beautiful smiles and […]

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What Parents Should Know About North State’s Rising Fentanyl Problem

Courtesy of Shasta County Health & Human Services Agency and Mister Brown of The Choose Well Program Across the nation, fentanyl-related overdoses are increasing at an alarming rate. And, youth […]

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January 2023

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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December 2022

Cover Photographer: Cover photo by Lisa Tosi Photography. Lisa has been providing photography services in Chico and surrounding areas since 1999. Lisa’s studio is located in a country setting in […]

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There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays

Family holiday traditions are those special, personal ways of marking the season each year and making the bonds stronger as children grow. North State Parent reached out to our readers […]

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October 2022

On the Cover: Spending the day playing in a pumpkin patch is a perfect outing for Redding Photographer Ashley Moore, her husband, Tony and their kids, three -year-old Karter and […]

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September 2022

On the Cover: North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. We think it really captures the magic of being a child and exploring […]

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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 […]