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.

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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 […]

"The hay is in the barn" for this new wedding venue in Los Molinos.

The Red Barn – A Picturesque Wedding Venue in Los Molinos

The hay is in the barn” and for this generation of Patricks that means The Red Barn is primed and ready to host a full season of weddings. Ryan Patrick […]

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Resolute Dog Training – A Mission To Serve Those Who Serve

Resolute Dog Training was launched when Sadie Sanderson, of Flournoy, took her heart for people and combined it with her natural abilities with dogs. Sadie’s years of volunteering with veterans, […]

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Ten Places To Host an Outdoor Birthday Party this Season

Every year we have the opportunity to celebrate our family members with a birthday party, but often the who, what, when, where and how of those parties can cause a […]

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BABS Bath Shop An Expression of Love And Hospitality

Stepping into Kristen Van Natta’s store, BABS Bath Shop, is like stepping into a welcoming home. Here, she tells the story of the Red Bluff shop, which was located in […]

Dr. Bill Harden and wife, Clara, are carrying on traditions by staying very active in their grandchildren’s lives. Pictured here with granddaughter, Mina.

Dr. Bill Harden: A Life’s Investment In His Daughters

Working on six continents? Raising killer bees? Becoming a family physician at 35? All of these could give Dr. Bill Harden a reason to boast, but there is something far […]

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California Is a Homeschool-Friendly State

California is a Great Place to Homeschool I recently met a new family after they relocated from Washington to California. The parents admitted feeling a bit anxious about homeschooling their […]

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