Tim Corcoran will forever remember the summer before he turned 13 as a mountaintop experience – both literally and figuratively. On the homeward stretch of a 38-state road trip, Tim’s […]
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Childhood Nightmares Are Normal
It’s the middle of the night and you’re in a deep sleep. You hear a loud cry of “Mommy!” or feel a touch on your arm. At first you’re not […]
Tehama Concert Series – Uplifting, Positive & Feel-Good
Ask anyone who’s watched the 1965 musical film, “The Sound of Music,” and you’ll hear the words uplifting, positive, feel-good, and, of course, “do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, […]
Harvest Happenings 2021
October is my favorite time of year because there are so many wonderful farms to visit. Try a different location each weekend. Make farm visits part of your seasonal family […]
Mamapreneurs 2021
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 […]
Busting a Myth About Work/Life Balance
Whether you’re still in Startup phase, or slogging through Grind phase, you’re pushing hard and going uphill. You truly understand the nature of the phrase “a Sisyphean task.” And because […]
Grandmaster Azad – Successful Businesses Are Like Successful Families
“When I was starting Azad’s Martial Arts, I made every mistake in the book,” Farshad Azad chuckles. “I didn’t even have money to pay rent for the building; I had […]
Chico’s Festival of Roses Welcomes Young Rose Lovers
The annual Festival of Roses, hosted by the Butte Rose Society, is set for 1-4:30 pm, October 30 at the Chico Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. Several events are designed […]
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have a Medically Fragile Child
With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]
Fire Trauma And Helping Children Become More Resilient
Being evacuated or in a home fire is scary for both adults and children. This fear can extend well past the event, and can occur even if the child was […]
Becoming A Volunteer Firefighter
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an excellent way to pay forward into the community. It takes hard work, training and commitment. The first step is to contact your area fire […]
Healing from Fire – Tips and Resources For Families Coping After Wildfire Disaster
Be Gentle with Yourself. You just made some hard decisions about your family’s safety under immense pressure and limited sleep; be gentle with yourself. Practice using an inner kind voice […]
