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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Postpartum Doulas

The Fourth Trimester – How a Postpartum Doula Can Help As a Siskiyou County licensed midwife, Sue Wolcott has helped many women bring their babies into the world, and she […]

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Fire: Being Prepared Saves Lives

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike When it comes to home disasters, fires are the most common and can be the most deadly for young children. Preparedness […]

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Choosing The Best Pet For Your Family

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

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Postpartum Help Makes for Nurtured Families

Postpartum Help Makes for Nurtured Families Corey Engmann never considered hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins. Feeling overwhelmed and worried about how she would handle […]

How to Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange

Cookie exchanges are inherently rewarding. Not only do you have a chance to share one of your family favorites, a cookie swap is a festive way to feed your guests […]

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Money Wisdom: Growing Savvy Spenders

We have all heard the old adage, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” While most adults can attest to the truth in that saying, we can also take a lesson from […]

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Are You Playing With Fire? Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike

When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a […]

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Taming Butterflies – Proactive Steps Now Will Help Kids Calm Public Speaking Jitters Later

“Speak up! I can’t hear you!” repeatedly boomed my seventh-grade life science teacher from the back of the room. The words I’d practiced at home clung to the back of […]

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