North State Parent magazine

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

Jennifer Arnold

Jennifer Arnold

Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four, two of whom have been diagnosed with multiple special needs. She hopes to raise awareness of many issues that parents of special needs children face on a regular basis.

Author Archive

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Uniquely Us – Back to School: Helping Children Understand Inclusion

It’s that time of year again! All over the North State parents are preparing to send their kids back to school. New clothes, new backpacks and new school supplies are […]

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Uniquely Us: Finding Creative Ways to Make Summer Special and Fun

It’s that time of year when families are gearing up for various summer activities. Our beautiful part of the North State provides ample possibilities during these hot months for both […]

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Uniquely Us: Not Your Garden Variety Theater: A Summer Program for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

For many individuals with special needs, skills such as learning to express and interpret basic emotions, making new friends and working with a group can be challenging at best. For […]

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Uniquely Us: How to Make the IEP Process a Little Less Stressful

For most parents of special needs children, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings are a routine part of life once their child is old enough to start school. Regardless of whether […]

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Cherry Blossom Festival Helps Shasta County Welcome Spring

Cherry trees in bloom have long marked the beginning of spring. During the peak bloom season in April, cherry blossom (Sakura) festivals celebrate these flowering trees not only in Japan […]

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Chico’s Loma Vista School Begins Another Chapter in a Brand-New Building

When the children and staff at the Loma Vista School in Chico, CA returned March 25 from spring break, they entered a very special, brand-new school. Loma Vista, which is […]

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Uniquely Us: Our Experience with ABA Therapy

During the summer of 2016, our daughter Lilly, then ten years old, seemed to be in constant crisis mode. She has a diagnosis of autism and communication disorder, along with […]

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Supporting Siblings of Special Needs Kids: Uniquely Us

As every parent of multiple children knows, one of the biggest struggles is making sure all the kids get the attention that they need and deserve. It can be a […]

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Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby Launches New Toy Tester Program

For those looking for a unique and educational gift idea for a little one, Apple Blossom Baby in Chico has rolled out its new Toy Tester program just in time […]

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Here’s to a Peaceful Holiday Season! (Uniquely Us)

The holiday season is upon us! It’s a whirlwind of school activities, holiday parties, and crowded stores with long lines and loud noises. In all the hustle and bustle it’s […]

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Eloping and Autism – Uniquely Us

The Other Eloping … There is a term that many parents of special needs children are familiar with. It means to wander off, bolt, escape, or run away. This behavior […]

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Life in a Covered Wagon: A Trip to the Past

Taking a Trip to the Past For the past 23 years, David Vixie’s seventh and eighth-grade students at Paradise Adventist Academy in Butte County have taken a trip into the […]