North State Parent magazine

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

Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca is a former teacher who is passionate about authenticity, faith, and family. She has been featured on sites such as The Washington Post and Parents and her books are available on Amazon. Connect at RebeccaHastings.net

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Easy Ways Families Can Celebrate Earth Day

We all know taking care of the Earth is important, but it’s easy to let the busyness of daily life push thoughts of being eco-friendly to the back burner. Being […]

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What If I Never Lose a Pound?

I stood there completely naked. I reached back and pulled the ponytail holder out of my hair. Nothing was going to impact this. I thought about taking off my wedding […]

Mikilah Speer, owner of FemFit Redding, recommends finding that ‘driving force’ that will help you stay consisitent in your workouts. Photo by Rosie Janssen.

How to Become a Morning Workout Person

Want to start the new year with new health and fitness goals? Whether you are naturally a morning person or tend to be more of a night owl, research shows […]

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Kids Waiting to Be Adopted Don’t Need Superheroes

The first time my parents decided to adopt was on a beach. A friend was telling them about a little boy she works with that no one wants. Without missing […]

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Start Strong: Fun Ways to Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year

When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work, but we never really stop to thank them for the […]

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Surprising Things I Learned After Sending My Child to Camp

I knew certain things about sending my kids to camp. I knew they would spend a lot of time outside and they would try new things. I was thrilled they […]

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