North State Parent magazine

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

Rachael Moshman

Rachael Moshman

Rachael Moshman holds a master’s in education with an emphasis in special needs. She is a mom and writer, and has advocated for children and families for two decades.

Author Archive

5 Things to Know About Parents of Children with Special Needs

My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was 9 years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a special needs child […]

Empowering Children to Change the World (One Sock at a Time)

My daughter came to me from the foster care system when she was nine years old. Now that she is 12 and adopted, it’s important to her that she help others. […]

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Nine Lessons Gymnastics Teaches Children

Most communities have a long list of recreational options available for children. You can sign your little one up for activities & classes including ballet, visual arts, karate, soccer, gymnastics, […]

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Tips For Easing The New-School Jitters

I remember lying awake for hours the night before the first day of school each fall. So many questions were swirling around my brain. What did the year have in store […]

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