North State Parent magazine

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

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Sheryl Hubbard Makes The Library Loud – And Fun

Twice a week, Sheryl Hubbard spreads yoga mats across the lawn outside Butte County Library in Chico, CA and leads between 40 and 70 parents and children through a motion-packed […]

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North State Mamapreneurs 2022

Each year, North State Parent celebrates entrepreneurial women of the North State who have integrated their own business or side hustle into the challenging and rewarding job of motherhood. These […]

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Harvest Happenings 2022

As the trees don their glorious fall colors, October is a wonderful time to celebrate the end of summer. All around the North State this month, families can enjoy special […]

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North State Midwife Naomi Bjorgan – Delivering Exceptional Service For Local Mothers-to-Be

“From the moment we met Naomi, she was very welcoming,” says Lauren Duckett. Lauren’s second child was born at the Redding Midwifery Birth Center in May 2022 under Naomi Bjorgan’s […]

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Halloween Tips for Families Of Kids With Diverse Abilities

Although Halloween can be a fun time for kids of all abilities, it often can be overwhelming for kids with special needs. They may have trouble with the loud noises, […]

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Celebrating a Big Win for the Red Bluff Splash Park

Just as the triple digits of last summer started to drag on, the City of Red Bluff received some very refreshing news: the Red Bluff Big Splash project had been […]

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Don’t Get Spooked By Halloween Plastic

Getting dressed up in silly costumes and indulging in tasty treats is a blast at any age, but the Halloween fun often comes with an environmental price: Plastic trick-or-treat bags, […]

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What Exactly IS ADHD?

October is ADHD Awareness Month — a good opportunity to learn more about this often misunderstood condition. ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It’s a condition that is common in all […]

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Siskiyou County Search & Rescue – Volunteers Saving Lives In The North State

A Klamath Falls airman, out for a climb with a couple of friends, was 12,500 feet up Mount Shasta when he fell and broke his ankle. “His two buddies were […]

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CARE – Resources For Families And Young People In Crisis

Responding to a suicide crisis The CARE Team (Community, Assessment, Response and Education), developed by North Valley Community Foundation’s healing initiative Thrive, is a group of highly trained, compassionate community […]

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Countdown to College: Tips to Help Students Find Their Fit

The high school road to college may seem like four of the most challenging years families face. Along with the deadlines and tough financial choices, parents and their children don’t […]

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Volunteering Helps the Giver and the Recipient  

In high school and college I used to volunteer for causes I was passionate about. Then I had children and my volunteer efforts revolved around their interests. I enjoyed spending […]

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What to Pack in a “To-Go” Hospital Bag in Case of an Emergency

If you’re the parent of a medically complex child, you’re probably used to the unexpected. It’s crucial, especially with everything happening with COVID-19, to prepare for anything, including a medical […]

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Dealing with Unsolicited Advice When Raising Kids with Disabilities

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve gotten unsolicited advice from family, friends, and even strangers. If you’re raising a child with special needs, you’ve probably had people chime in […]

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Women’s Business Center Helps North State Businesses Find & Navigate Disaster Recovery Resources

Between fires, droughts and a global pandemic, Northern California communities have been through many years of disasters and disaster recovery. At this point in time, there is not a person […]