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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exchange Students In The North State Share Their Favorite Holiday Food Traditions
Special foods are a sign of the holidays all over the world, and for seven students who are spending this Christmas in the North State far from their home countries, […]
Roughout Ranch Foundation – Mental And Physical Wellbeing In Partnership With Therapy Horses
The Roughout Ranch Foundation in Shasta County has been gaining recognition in the North State for the last few years, primarily for the Rough Rider Roundup event they hold each […]
’Tis The Season for Holiday Parades and Lights in the North State
There’s always something magical about holiday parades and light displays. This has become a tradition for many families and is also a great way to get into the holiday spirit. […]
Fun Ways To Spark The Holiday Spirit
As the year comes to a close, this holiday season is especially meaningful in the North State, where the closeness of community and family can always be counted on to […]
‘Tis The Season To Go Plastic-Free
From gift wrap and packaging to decorations to party supplies, we can easily get lost in piles of unnecessary plastic during the holidays. A quick shift in attention, however, will […]
Is it Time to Add a Pet to the Family?
Are you thinking of adding a four-legged, furry friend to the family? Adding a new member to the family is fun and exciting but it can also be stressful and […]
Red Bluff Children’s Christmas Festival Committee Brings Families, Services and Volunteers Together
Santa and his elves may get credit for delivering gifts to children throughout the world, but in Red Bluff, CA, he relies on human helpers to spread Christmas cheer. A […]
There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays
Family holiday traditions are those special, personal ways of marking the season each year and making the bonds stronger as children grow. North State Parent reached out to our readers […]
