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Mindful Eating: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Food Choices
Good eating habits begin at home. Choosing mindfully what you feed your family, making healthier choices when eating out, and partnering with your child’s school are several important ways you […]
Be The Change – Jim Bettencourt
When you first meet Jim Bettencourt, he immediately puts you at ease with a friendly comment and a little laughter. However, underneath that easygoing exterior is someone who has gone […]
Be The Change – Tom Burkett, Redding
Some people seem so clearly made for the work they do that being around them is an inspiration. Redding music teacher Tom Burkett is one of those people. “I love […]
Create a Clipboard Office Suite – A Hand-made Gift Set That’s Fun to Make
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get crafty. Sometimes the best gift of all is not one you purchase in a store, but is one you and […]
Camp Okizu: More Than Just Fun And Games
Camp Okizu expands across 500 acres at Berry Creek, 70 miles north of Sacramento, and embraces thousands of children and families every year. Four lakes, sleeping cabins and shower facilities […]
Special Education Teacher Marty Parker Rocks The Community With Music And Art “Yule” Love
At the age of eighteen, random chance led Marty Parker to a career as an instructional paraprofessional at Sierra View Elementary School in Chico. “A friend employed in special education […]
In The Company of Horses – Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Focuses On Solutions
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed a special bond with horses. We admire them for their beauty, strength and intelligence. They are valuable to us both as work animals […]
Scrapbooking 101 – Start Preserving Memories With The Basics
Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to preserve your most cherished photographs and memories. It allows you to share the precious events of your lifetime with those you love. Immortalize your […]
A Dog In The Family – A Guide To Knowing If The Time Is Right
Dogs! They offer the qualities of affection, loyalty and a sense of adventure, and can be a great addition to your family…but when? Your kids may think the right time […]
Curious Critters – Leaping, Flying, And Coming Your Way!
Reading a book with your child not only fosters literacy, but it also creates family memories that are treasured well into adulthood. We at North State Parent magazine are pleased […]
David Ewart, Schreder Planetarium in Redding
April 12, 1981 was a powerful day for David Ewart, Director of the Schreder Planetarium in Redding. While thousands of Americans watched the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia […]
Veg Out! – How to Get Your Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
If you’ve read anything health-related in the last ten years, you know there have been all sorts of trends when it comes to acceptable eating. Dairy, soy and eggs have […]
