North State Parent magazine

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

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Chico Down Syndrome Connection: Support and Empowerment For Local Families

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day that the United Nations has officially observed since 2012. Each year, about 6,000 babies in the United States are […]

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10 Stress-Busting Reasons To Take Your Family On A National Park Road Trip

Connecting to nature at one of these awe-inspiring places on a family road trip is a great way to reduce stress and boost everyone’s mood. Here are 10 reasons to take […]

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Fun Ways Nature Helps Reduce Stress

Our kids are living with a lot of stress these days, including the uncertainty of schooling amid the pandemic, and navigating social media, along with the “normal” stressors of growing […]

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Make Earth Day Forever With Easy Ways To Reduce, Reuse And Recycle

Every year on April 22, millions of families around the world celebrate Earth Day. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, Earth Day began as a “national […]

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Nature Can Help Your Children Sleep Better

The bedtime battle is a real struggle for many families. Besides sticking to a consistent routine, there are some other tips and tricks that can be helpful. It is important […]

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Nina Natina’s Swim Foundations Builds Swimmers for Life

Nina Natina is busy gearing up to kick off the 2022 season of swim classes and workshops at Swim Foundations. This program provides swim lessons and training resources for swim […]

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The North State Is A Bike Lover’s Paradise

Biking in the North State is a growing passion for many families, with new trails popping up throughout the area. Starting your kids young with this healthy, fun family activity […]

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Food Allergies & Children – Can Kids Outgrow Allergies?

Some children may outgrow their food allergies. But the likelihood of that happening depends in large part on the type of food a child is allergic to, as well as […]

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Nutrition Hacks To Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed

Our children face a lot of stress, including homework, busy schedules, social pressures and just the normal challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. One simple […]

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Little Lies That Can Ruin Your Heart Health

Is it so bad to have a second piece of cake or to skip a week of exercising when you feel overwhelmed by work, kids, life? The experts say no, as […]

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Get Creative To Reach Your Savings Goals

Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it were this easy. Saving money requires the endurance of running a financial […]

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Choosing Where to Give Birth

Where your baby will be born is a matter of utmost importance. Hospital, home, or birth center—sit down with your partner and have a cup of pregnancy tea as you […]

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Chico Mothers Club – Support And Lifelong Friendship

In 1995, a group of six mothers got together to create a supportive, safe space for themselves and other families experiencing the journey of motherhood and parenting. Their vision eventually […]

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Divorce – How Do We Tell The Kids?

This is one of the most frequent questions we at Kids’ Turn receive from parents starting in the separation or divorce process. It is almost always worded as “How do […]

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Help Me Grow: Empowering Parents In Supporting Their Child’s Development

Parents play an integral role in their child’s development. From the earliest moments in a child’s life, a parent’s warm, responsive nature spurs early cognitive, social, and behavioral development for […]

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