North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Christa Melnyk Hines

Christa Melnyk Hines

Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two boys. Her latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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Be Well Postpartum: 7 Tips for a Healthy Postpartum Experience

Throughout your pregnancy, you eat the right foods, drink plenty of fluids, rest and try to keep stress to a minimum. You might think once your baby arrives that you […]

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Respecting Your Teen’s Privacy in a Digital World

Teens by nature crave independence and privacy. As parents, how far should we go to respect their privacy while still ensuring that they’re making sound decisions? “The goal is for […]

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Surviving and Thriving on a Single Income

Life is expensive. Life with kids is even more expensive. According to Pew Research, 31 percent of families live on a single income. Although many families make the choice, others […]

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Help Keep Your Toddler Out of the ER

Toddlers are wonderfully curious and active little people. But that means they’re also prone to injury and illness. Here are the best ways to help keep your toddler out of […]

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When Toddlers Say No!

The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. The No stage is […]

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Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family

They’re cute and they’re cuddly, but how do you know what kind of pet would work best for your family? When deciding on the right pet for you, consider your […]

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Getting Outside with a Photography Safari

Getting kids outside is important Getting kids outside is more important than ever. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that kids are spending upwards of seven hours a day with screen […]

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Help Kids Explore Their Passions With A Summer Writing Project

Does your child have a particular passion that could be explored more through writing or photography? Blogging is an educational way for kids to practice their writing and research skills […]

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Postpartum: Tips for a Healthy Recovery

Throughout your pregnancy, you eat the right foods, drink plenty of fluids, rest and try to keep stress to a minimum. You might think once your baby arrives that you […]

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Helping Kids Learn to Make Good Decisions

Nurture independent decision-making Ever looked at your child in bewilderment and asked: “What were you thinking?!” Then you know that kids, especially teens, can make some profoundly poor decisions. Luckily, […]

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Anger Management for Parents – Hacks

Between screaming toddlers, squabbling siblings and saucy teens, keeping your cool can be tricky unless you have a few anger management parenting hacks up your sleeve. Anger Management for Parents […]

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The Affection Effect in Marriage

Show Your Love! “They must still be dating,” my friend whispered to me. We were standing shivering at my son’s soccer game before the coronavirus swept the nation and we […]

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