As they gear up for the holiday season, parents and grandparents head out to what often seems a “shopping jungle” to purchase toys and gifts that will bring joy to […]
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Regional Women Business Centers: Impact with a Heart
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, accounting for 47% of all civilian workers as of March 2025. Despite this and the fact that women have been entering the […]
Mount Shasta Education Foundation: Citizen Collective Provides Vital Support to Local Schools
Funding for schools in California has been steadily decreasing since Proposition 13 took effect in 1978. But recent drastic federal cuts to school funding have had a devastating impact on […]
Dear Reader
Dear Readers, This month is North State Parent Magazine’s Anniversary month! When I started the magazine, there were very few other publications around and none that circulated widely and were […]
Summertime Activities to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning
August in the North State sees summer camps winding down, but the dog days of summer are still with us. In these sizzling temperatures, besides going to the movies, what […]
Craft and Culinary Innovation at Bella Art Works Creative Café
Ceramics and ice cream? Yes!! Add to that incredible grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ve got a winning combination. Bella Art Works Creative Café, a beloved Yreka institution, has it all. […]
Kids Level Up at Athletic Horizons
When you think of gymnastics, maybe Olympians like Simone Biles, or for those of us from another generation, Cathy Rigby, come to mind – extraordinary young athletes that take gymnastics […]
The Miracle of Major’s Place
With its thousands of acres of scenic open lands and the generous spirit of its residents, the North State is home to several equine-assisted therapy nonprofits offering solace and comfort […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day Your Way
That one day a year set aside to honor moms seems simple enough, but it can get complicated. Some moms look forward to whatever surprises the family may plan. Other […]
From Garden Parties to Summer Reading Programs, Siskiyou County Library Keeps Kids on the Literacy Path During the School Break
Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer, according to Attendance Works, an organization dedicated to improving school […]
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 […]
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 […]
