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

Keeping a Pet Bird - a pet owner - north state parent

What To Know About Keeping a Pet Bird

Thinking of getting that cute little pair of parakeets for Christmas? Yearning to have a pet parrot that greets you when you get home? According to Born Free, a leading […]

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Fostering to Adoption – The Journey of a Lifetime

A blessing and a challenge Michael Logan and his wife, Terri, took their first steps into the world of foster/adoptive parents 26 years ago. “We were busy building our future […]

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Teaching Children Tolerance and Celebrating Diversity

According to the latest FBI data, there were 5,818 single-bias hate crimes committed for the year 2015 alone. Of concern to parents, according to various agencies, young men under 26 […]

Seeds and Trees with Brandon Walden

Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden

Brandon Walden’s New Book on The Power of Words “Be careful what you water, because it will surely grow” is the powerful message of the children’s book Seeds and Trees, […]

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North State Mamapreneurs of 2020

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

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Harvest Happenings 2020

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Preserving the Past for Future Generations

6 North State Historical Societies Tehama County Museum Launching its first website Tucked away in the Northern California Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains and an abundant agricultural community, the Tehama […]

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August 2020

On the Cover: Schooldays are returning! For many of our North State students, schools are welcoming kids back into the classrooms with COVID-19 safety measures in place and a healthy dose of […]

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July 2020

Photography: Francesca Murgia Photography, a Chico photographer and visual storyteller specializing in newborn, motherhood and family photography. She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. (530)809-1266 

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Summer Guide to Camps & Classes For Youth in The North State

Summer is finally here, and so are summer camps, with lots of fun in the fresh air outdoors, plus creative games and learning opportunities! Many classes and camps have limited […]

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June 2020

Photographer Katie Drake snapped this darling photo at Book Family Farm, Katie’s childhood home and favorite backdrop. Katie, who has a husband and three children, specializes in child and family portraits. Find Katie’s work at www.facebook.com/katiedrakephotography

Francesca Murgia Photography - North State Parent

May 2020

Francesca Murgia Photography, visual storyteller specializing in newborn, motherhood and family photography. She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. Order holiday sessions now for the best seasonal results. Ph: (530)809-1266