North State Parent magazine

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

Stacey Leigh Mohr

Stacey Leigh Mohr

Stacey Leigh Mohr’s family took her wilderness camping from a young age, taught her to fish, to cook tasty meals over a campfire, and to appreciate and work to preserve the natural beauty of wild places.

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Splashing in the pool helps babies develop their brain, strengthen their muscles, lungs and heart and improve coordination. Photo provided by Swim Foundations

Water Babies: Body, Bonding and Brain Development

“My baby isn’t old enough to walk. How could she learn to swim?” When your baby isn’t old enough to walk, it may seem strange to take them to the […]

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Child Abuse Prevention Council of Siskiyou County: Supporting Parents to Provide Safe, Healthy Environments for Their Children

Siskiyou County, the fifth largest county in California, with child abuse rates higher than the state average (child abuse allegations are twice as prevalent as the statewide average), faces unique […]

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North State Youth Become Resilient, Adaptable and Ready for Work and Life through Local 4-H Clubs

Every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path. This is one of the core beliefs of 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization which […]

The Sater family enjoys shopping for tasty in-season produce at Holiday Market in Cottonwood.Photo by Amber Murray

Budget-Friendly Grocery Tips

With the cost of food rising, watching the family food budget and stopping those budget-busting money leaks, while providing nutritious meals your family will enjoy has become essential for many […]

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Seed Paper: A Fun, Creative Papermaking Project the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Making homemade, hand decorated paper is super fun. But beyond a fun family adventure, the process of artistic creation helps children develop large and small motor skills as they manipulate […]

SNIP Board Member Meg Spaulding welcomes newly arrived rescued cats.

SNIP: Hope And Compassion For Siskiyou County Pets And Strays

“We have animals dropped on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We get calls about animals out on the street and I go see if I can help,” […]

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Farm School: Reimagining Education for the Whole Child

What if your child could learn at their own pace, spend much of the day outdoors in nature getting plenty of exercise, synthesizing and integrating academic subjects through hands-on application […]

Opportunities to experience and create art in school fosters creativity, critical thinking and emotional expression, helping students develop essential skills for personal growth and academic success. Photos provided by SCOE.

Innovative Arts Programming Enhances Siskiyou County K-12 Education

“Art has an incredible ability to engage children to want to be in school. Students look forward to it, to expressing themselves. It’s hands on, its’ creative, it’s fun,” says […]

Kiley finds Brushstrokes Studio and Gallery in Oroville the perfect place to get creative.

Opportunities for Teens to Get Involved with Art and Artists

Exciting opportunities for teens to get involved with the arts abound in the North State. Here is just a sample of the extraordinary arts activities available in our region designed […]

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Eight Things to do with Your Family During the Holiday Break

The holidays are such a wonderful time of year, with family gathered from near and perhaps far, and kids home from school for winter break. We’ve got some great ideas […]

Skiers, hikers and snowshoers can enjoy easy, family-friendly groomed trails leading from the Nordic Ski Center. Photo provided by SORA

Walk, Hike, Ski, Bike and Ride into the Future with Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance

“The heart and soul of what we do at Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance [SORA] is connecting people to nature,” says SORA executive director Justi Hansen, “because we know that connecting […]

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Alpaca on the Rocks – Fun on the Farm for the Whole Family

Visiting a farm, petting and feeding the animals, is a fun treat for kids of all ages. But the friendly, soft, sweet-natured alpacas at Alpaca on the Rocks, in the […]