North State Parent magazine

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

Cheryl Maguire

Cheryl Maguire

Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in Parents Magazine, Upworthy, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings and Twins Magazine. You can find her at Twitter @CherylMaguire05

Author Archive

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Volunteering Helps the Giver and the Recipient  

In high school and college I used to volunteer for causes I was passionate about. Then I had children and my volunteer efforts revolved around their interests. I enjoyed spending […]

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Tips to Support Your New Teen Driver

You’re going to hit the car in front of us!” I shouted at my 16-year-old son as I tried to slam on the imaginary brake from the passenger side of […]

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The Joy of Decluttering

Spring and summer are the ideal times to go through the house with decluttering and sprucing up the space in mind. As warmer weather brings more people outside, consider hosting […]

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Why I’m Taking 5 Minutes With My Teens

I still walk to the bus stop with my ninth-grade boy/girl twins. Before you assume that I’m a helicopter, snowplow, lawnmower or some other type of machinery parent, please let […]

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Kid’s Beach Questions Answered

“Who wants to go to the beach?” In our family, this question is almost always answered with, “Me!” During the summer, we pack up our beach buggy, a large cart […]

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7 Secrets to Throwing an Epic Birthday Party

Cardboard, Creativity, and a Little Planning Ahead When I received the invite to my nephew’s pirate party, I was worried. The event was taking place at his house during the […]

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20 Tips to Save Money on Your Car & Gasoline 

Owning a car is expensive. You must pay for insurance, gas, maintenance and then unexpected expenses like repairs or accidents. So, I’m always looking for ways to save money. The […]

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