North State Parent magazine

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

Kate Hiller

Kate Hiller

Kate and her family are “adventure-schoolers” more than homeschoolers. Back home in Red Bluff, while recouping from their travels, Kate writes historical fiction—her first novel is set in rural Northern California. Contact Kate at kate@northstateparent.com.

Author Archive

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Gail Heaney – The Queen of Fun And Her Miniature Donkey Entourage

Jack and Gail Heaney of Los Molinos have been raising registered miniature Mediterranean donkeys for 28 years. The donkeys have been Gail’s crowning glory, but she has worn many other […]

Photo by Abigail Griffith

Less is More With Healthy, Pure Ingredients at Sarah Major’s Simple Living Company

To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life. — William Londen This timeless advice embodies Sarah Major’s “less is more” […]

Northern California Ballet, photos by Amber Thompson Photography

Six Festive Ways to Enjoy A Sparkling Family Christmas

This is the time of the year when we are lavished with tantalizing lights, tastes, smells and the sounds of fellowship. All work together to beckon the hibernating bear in […]

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Ken Boone Is Mr. Nick – Reaching One Heart At A Time Through Children’s Radio

Ken Boone, known on the radio as Mr. Nick, Nicky and Nicholas Hope, had a clear purpose when he began Bible-centered children’s radio programming with We Kids in 1986. Before […]

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Blue Line Outdoors – Fellowship On The River

When Tehama County’s Jason Thatcher spoke with me recently about Blue Line Outdoors, he had already put in 14 hours working as a fishing guide and his day wasn’t even […]

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Tehama Concert Series – Uplifting, Positive & Feel-Good

Ask anyone who’s watched the 1965 musical film, “The Sound of Music,” and you’ll hear the words uplifting, positive, feel-good, and, of course, “do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, […]

Homeschooling allows kids to dig into their passions, choosing their own science experiments or research projects.

Homeschooling Moms Answer Common Questions

Since the pandemic began, veteran homeschooling families have gotten many requests to tell others how they manage. We recruited seven local homeschooling moms to help answer some of the common […]

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Make Summer Memories While Vacation Time Lasts

Every year the anticipation of summer quickly gives way to confusion about how quickly it passes. This month, we have the chance to grab on to slower moments and make […]

Every year, Greta and Kent Kohler lead Tehama County youth on life-enhancing camping and horseback riding tips through Lassen National Park.

Horses, ATVs and The Kohler Family – Building Self-Worth for Tehama County Youth

Preparing for an extended camping trip can be hard work for any family, but imagine adding loads of four wheeled or four legged toys for 2-15 kids and you get […]

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Grandparents Can Bring Great Riches Into A Child’s Life

Each spring our community is treated to a heartwarming sight as Jack Wylie, 94, makes his way to a front row seat to watch his great granddaughters grace the stage […]

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Natalie Peterson Gets Back to the Wild With Dye Creek Wildlife Rescue

The land and its critters are in Natalie Peterson’s blood. After all, when you are raised as a rancher’s daughter, you often feel like a wild critter yourself! On the […]

Monique Birch (far left) introduces the Hiller family to the fantastic Pig Farm Trail above the town of Mt. Shasta.

Mountain Biking – The Perfect Sport for Your Family

Do your family members enjoy the camaraderie of group sports or do they prefer the quiet of their individual pursuits? If you are like most families, you have members in […]

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