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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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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Making Moving Easier For Kids

Whether across the country or just across town, moving is a big adjustment for everyone in the family. Children in particular can feel overwhelmed and uprooted because they are rarely […]

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Building Good Communication with Your Children

Communicating can be a challenge in any relationship and when it comes to our kids it can be challenging to get them talking, especially when it comes to difficult topics. […]

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“No” Means “No”

“Can I have a piece of candy?’ My daughter asked me one morning, right after breakfast. “No, we aren’t going to have candy right now. It’s too early,” I said. […]

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Building the Parent-Child Bond

The first and most important relationship we have in our lives is the one with our parents. Children learn how to love, play, interact and resolve conflict through the bond […]

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Lasting Benefits of Sports for Kids

Parents want their kids to have an active and healthy lifestyle, and many sign them up for sports hoping to help them develop healthy lifelong habits and a love for […]

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Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost?

Does your child love to sing? Love plunking on the piano or pounding on the drum? Do you think you might have a future musician in your home? The average […]

Toddlers can start learning independence by helping with simple chores, like folding laundry.

Helping Your Child Develop Independence

As a mom of kids ranging from 2 to 12, I realize how quickly time flies. I love watching them grow, try new things, and discover their passions. As a […]

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