North State Parent magazine

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

Sarah Lyons

Sarah Lyons

Sarah Lyons is a freelance writer and stay at home mom to six children, including three-year-old triplets.

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One of the most important ways to boost your child’s brain development is to make them feel safe and loved. Photo by Kimberly Parodi.

Boost Baby’s Brain Power 

Your baby’s brain grows faster from birth to five years old than any other time in their life. Each day they are discovering how the world works, understanding both verbal […]

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Sneaky Ways to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables

As a mom of three toddlers, I understand the challenge of getting your kids to eat vegetables on a daily basis. It is recommended that kids eat three servings of […]

Yreka High School drama students star in the Fall ‘23 production of "Clue; High School Edition,” by Sandy Rustin

Children Who Participate in Theater Reap Lifelong Benefits

If you have a child with a flair for the dramatic, who loves to sing and dance, or wants to be part of a team without playing sports, theater may […]

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Presence over Presents

The holiday season is here again, and many parents find themselves scrambling to shop for all of the important people in their lives. Shopping for the perfect gift for your […]

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Raising An Expressive Child

Do your children throw temper tantrums when things don’t go their way? Does he hit siblings when he is mad? Does she throw toys across the room when she is […]

Each birth, just like each mother, is unique. Creating a birth plan will help make sure everyone involved is on the same page. Photo by Three Moons Doula Services and Birth Photography.

Getting Ready For Baby – Creating Your Birth Plan

The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting and important life events that a woman will have. Each birth is unique, just as each mother is unique. […]

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Keep The Christmas Cheer — Avoid Toy Overload

The Christmas season means decorations, tasty treats, family celebrations, and gift giving….and giving and giving. It seems that every year we lose some of the true meaning of Christmas because […]

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Is it Time to Add a Pet to the Family?

Are you thinking of adding a four-legged, furry friend to the family? Adding a new member to the family is fun and exciting but it can also be stressful and […]

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Watch This — Do That

Watching kid’s movies can be fun no matter what age you are, and family movie night can also be an educational experience, as many of these movies give us new […]

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What Kids Can Learn From Collections

My kids love to collect everything from rocks to stickers. They bring my kids joy and entertainment and can be a great opportunity for kids to research and learn about […]

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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Preparing your child to welcome a new sibling is both exciting and challenging. While this can provide your older child with a lifelong friend and playmate, the soon-to-be big sibling […]

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Teaching Kids Self Control

As our children grow, each choice they make will determine their success in school, friendships, and their future. Every parent’s goal is to raise kids who make smart decisions. So […]

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