North State Parent magazine

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

Julia Plotkina

Julia Plotkina

Julia Plotkina is a Chico–based writer and homeschooling parent. She holds a Master’s in Business Management and has over 10 years of experience as a business consultant. Her personal and volunteer work centers on education, well-being, and community.

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THRIVING THROUGH a career CHANGE: Finding Stability for Ourselves and Our Families

The job market is shifting fast. Between mass layoffs, AI, automation and outsourcing, we’re not just seeing jobs cut – we’re seeing entire roles disappear. Unlike generations before us, parents […]