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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September 2023

North State Parent is delighted to feature this illustration by renowned artist Alli Arnold. Alli also illustrates for The New York Times, Boston Globe, Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

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August 2023

Cover Photographer: 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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June/July 2023

Cover Photographer: Cover photo by Chrissy Ren Photography. Based in Gazelle, CA, Chrissy has been offering her photographic services since 2014, and loves spending time with her husband and three […]

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May 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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Wildflower Music Festival Set for May 6

Wildflower Open Classroom School has set its annual Wildflower Music Festival for May 6 from 1-8pm in Chico. The outdoor venue is located at The End of Normal (2500 Estes […]

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April 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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March 2023

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 the joys in […]

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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 […]