North State Parent magazine

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

Janeen Lewis

Janeen Lewis

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Homework Help: 15 Ways to Support Your Child

Let’s be honest – sometimes parents dread homework as much as their kids do. But homework connects parents to what their children are learning in school and research shows that […]

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Rekindle Romance: Creative Date Night Ideas

“Feeling close to your spouse or partner is often the result of spending time together, doing things you both enjoy,” says couples counselor Alexa Elkington in Psychology Today. “Partners who […]

Kids can let their creative juices flow at Ama Posey Studios in Chico, which offers educational art classes, art camp for kids, workshops and a variety of art events for all ages and abilities throughout the year. Photo by Amber Thompson.

Maker-Minded: Raising DIY Kids

When your electronic gadgets break, does your tween fix them? Do you have a child that builds elaborate housing for pets and dolls out of scraps of craft materials and […]

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Countdown to College: Tips to Help Students Find Their Fit

The high school road to college may seem like four of the most challenging years families face. Along with the deadlines and tough financial choices, parents and their children don’t […]

There are lots of fun science experiments that can be done at home with household materials. Photo by Betsy Walton.

Easy Ways To Build Up STEAM At Home

STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Math) has grown in popularity in recent years as a way to educate children for the contemporary world and future jobs. You can foster […]

Get the kids to join in on finding creative ways to save on groceries.

Creative Ways to Stretch Your Budget

Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it felt that easy. Whether you’ve lost wages during the pandemic, or saving […]

Blue Oak Charter School offers instruction inspired by the methods of Waldorf education.

Building Bridges With Your Child’s Teacher

Do you feel intimidated when you think of talking with your child’s teacher? What if your child complains about problems with this teacher? And if your child is a virtual […]

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Clever Ways To Help Kids Discover The Fun Of Reading

One of the most important things parents can do is raise a reader. Successful reading leads to successes in academics and gives kids a solid start in life. In fact, […]

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Get Creative To Reach Your Savings Goals

Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it were this easy. Saving money requires the endurance of running a financial […]

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25 Ways to Help Your Child Do Better in Math

Get a jumpstart on the new school year by thinking about ways to help your child incorporate math skills into their daily lives. These tips will help build a positive […]

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