North State Parent magazine

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

Darla Greb Mazariegos

Darla Greb Mazariegos

Author Archive

Why Clay Art is Great for Children

Why is Clay Work Important for Creativity? Art plays a significant role in our children’s development. When our children are young, we are excited when they bring home a watercolor […]

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Covered California: What You Need To Know About The New Healthcare Marketplace

According to the California Healthcare Foundation’s 2012 annual report entitled “California’s Uninsured: Treading Water,” in 2011 nearly 7.1 million people under the age of 65 were not covered by health […]

Local Tutoring and Learning Resources

The school year is well underway and your child may be experiencing new challenges such as writing an English paper, understanding math concepts or improving study skills; or may need […]

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Two Schools In The North State Provide Students Unique Educational Opportunities

These days, parents have multiple options for choosing the best educational path for their children. In the past, choices for educating children were primarily public or religious schools. Alternatives now […]

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Briana Beaver Needs Help to Reach Her Dream of Living a Healthy Life

Twenty-five year old Briana Beaver of Chico has had big dreams. One of her dreams was to earn a university degree in sociology, which she did in 2011, graduating summa […]

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Chico Montessori Children’s House Celebrates Its 40th Year of Educating the Young Child

Located near Parkview Elementary School and within walking distance of Bidwell Park, Chico Montessori Children’s House has been an important educational choice for parents wanting an exceptional pre-school experience for […]

Creating & Preserving Memories – Women in the North State Learn the Art of Card Making and Scrapbooking while Having Fun!

For a lot of women, especially moms, it’s important to find some free time in daily life for socializing. Finding a hobby where they can develop creativity and socialize at […]

Rose Schreder, Redding. Photo: Mike MacAllister.

Enjoy Winter Sports in Mount Shasta’s Winter Wonderland!

The winter months are upon us and what better way to spend our free time than to get outside and exercise while enjoying winter recreational activities. The Mount Shasta area […]

How Can Schools And Parents Protect Children From Bullying?

Parents of school-aged children are becoming increasingly aware of the number of incidents of bullying that occur both at school and on-line. Children may avoid admitting they are targets of […]

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Ten Ideas For Hosting A Birthday Party For The Pre-Teen And Teenager

Sitting on the front porch of her new house, a little girl turning 3 began inviting all the children passing by to her birthday party. Overhearing, her startled mother quickly […]

Valley Oaks Village community members. Photo: Michele Miller, photo manipulation by Titus Willoughby Woods.

Families That Grow Cooperatively – Building A Better Community … One Neighborhood And School At A Time

Sharing … involvement … community building … these are just some of the concepts that come to mind when describing a cooperative enterprise. Cooperative living arrangements and cooperative schooling are […]

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Be the Change – Sheri Eby, Shasta County

It is the Redding School of the Arts (RSA) winter concert and 50 children from the Strings Program are ready to perform. The students stand with bows at the ready, […]

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