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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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 […]

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November 2023

On the Cover: Patricia Pastor enjoys some fun times with her grandchildren, Alder and Elda. Patricia Pastor is Children’s Center & Lab School Director, ECE Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood […]