North State Parent magazine

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

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John Harch – Connecting People To Nature & Making Mount Shasta’s Beauty Accessible

If the “road less traveled”  beckons you, John Harch might be your new best friend. Over the past four years, John has worked relentlessly to establish 46 miles of new […]

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Strengthen Emotional Intelligence as a Family

Children do what we do, not what we say. As we manage – or don’t manage – our own emotions and behaviors, we usher our children into the same coping […]

Artist Ama Posey in her downtown Chico studio with her son Bjorn. Photo by Amber Thompson.

Arts in The North State – Building Courage, Confidence and Commitment

Mom, that was the scariest thing I have ever done,” said Sophia Zaniroli’s 13-year-old son after his first vocal recital. Although he has performed with groups in front of hundreds […]

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Helping Introverted & Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive

These days my teenage daughter cheerfully refers to herself as an ambivert, meaning a person who possesses both introvert and extrovert qualities. But this was not always the case. When […]

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Tehama County Youth — Getting Things Done

As a continuing, occasional feature, North State Parent is happy to spotlight exceptional local students. This month, we are introducing you to five from Tehama County. Kaiya Chamblin is a […]

Chloe Sneed has some tips for parents and teens to enjoy the "little moments" spending time together. Photo by Amber Thompson.

“Why Doesn’t My Teen Want to Spend Time With Me Anymore?” – Tips For Parents From One Teen

Watering it down to a simple answer to that question doesn’t help parents communicate or improve their relationship with their child. It’s not about the parent and how they’ve suddenly […]

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Ridgeline Pediatric Provides Childcare for Medically Complex Kids

Parents of medically fragile children often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to finding childcare. Not only do these parents need to find someone willing to care […]

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College and Career Options — Services to Students of All Ages in the North State

The prospects for students starting to explore life after high school can be overwhelming, and families often need help knowing where to start. There are many options to weigh, from […]

Jack and Tyler Thompson love to show off their new skills to each other. Photo by Jesse Espinosa.

Tips to Help a Child Practice Music More Effectively

Kids may love music, but they don’t always love to practice — and they don’t know the first thing about effective practicing. This is where parents can help. Even if […]

The Starters Team after finishing their Starters Fun Race. This is the first racing experience for these 5-8 year olds. In the back row are coaches Ryan O'Malley, 
Ms. Coleman, Audrey Vierra and Chris James

Inspiring Passion For The Mountain Lifestyle – Mt. Shasta Ski and Snowboard Team

Inspiring a lifelong passion for the mountain lifestyle” is one of the founding mottos for the Mt. Shasta Ski and Snowboard Team (MSST). This program is made up of eight […]

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Dave Tanner – Mentoring Students in The McConnell Foundation Scholars Program

Dave had a minivan with all the college stickers,” says Michelle Bird, a former McConnell Scholars Program recipient. “Anywhere you went to school, he would put your sticker on his […]

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How to Support Your Quiet, “Shy” Child

We parents want our children to thrive. And it can hurt when we see a quieter child overlooked, not chosen or otherwise left out in fun, social settings. We want […]

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Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude with Kids

Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude, or Vitamin G, as some like to call it, because it plays a critical role in health and happiness. Focusing […]

The Roger, Wolter and Muir children at the tree farm

Remembering Christmases Past at George’s Christmas Tree Farm

Many Northern California residents were brokenhearted this year when they opened Jody Johnson’s cards in the mail. The cards were letting them know that her family’s farm, George’s Christmas Tree […]

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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 […]