North State Parent magazine

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

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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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Adverse Childhood Experiences: One Caring Adult Can Make A Difference

Early exposure to trauma and toxic stress (prolonged stress without emotional support) changes the brains and bodies of growing children. When the brain is in survival mode, development is affected […]

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Tips From A Seasoned Homeschooler

My kids and I genuinely enjoy our time together. We might spend our days reading classic poetry, or poring over books about art before going to the gallery, or sitting […]

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CTE — A Bridge Between School and Career

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is gaining momentum in Northern California, adding an extra component to standard high school instruction, with the aim of providing solid training for specific occupations. […]

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Dual Language Learning in the North State

Because English is the common language throughout most of the US, becoming fluent in another language may seem superfluous. However, according to Data USA, approximately 45% of Californians speak a […]