North State Parent magazine

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

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To My Teenage Son: What I Want For Mother’s Day From You

I know better than to expect a handmade card from you this year. Or a necklace made out of macaroni noodles or a stone painted with the words, “Mom, you […]

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The Perfect Gifts For Teacher Appreciation Week

Never have our teachers been challenged more than with this last school year.  Teachers have had to work creatively and thinking outside the box to continue to provide excellent education […]

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Loeta Robles – Transforming Lives With Tooth Fairy Magic

Tooth fairy magic seems to transform lives at 101 Raley Boulevard in Chico, CA. In 1991, 16-year-old Loeta Robles began as an office assistant for the only female dentist in […]

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Celebrate Earth Day With Nature-Themed Games

The times we live in have inspired revisiting old-school ways of having fun, and it’s no surprise that families and “friend pods” are finding around-the-table gaming to be a highly […]

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16 Reasons To Build A Fort In The Woods

April 22 is Earth Day, so check out our reasons as to why you should build a fort! 1. As an excuse (if you need one) to go outdoors. 2. […]

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How To Create Precious One-On-One Time With Your Kids

Growing up as an only child, I was not spoiled with THINGS, but instead, my parents gave me the gift of one-on-one time. I treasured that time and am learning […]

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Brande Moffatt & Women’s Health Physical Therapy – A Passion For Helping Women

The founder and owner of Women’s Health Physical Therapy in Redding, CA, and a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner,  Brande Moffatt, PT, MPT, PRPC, is uniquely qualified to help women recover from […]

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Helping Moms On The Breastfeeding Journey

Debbie Pierce became a lactation consultant before most people knew what a lactation consultant was. After struggling to breastfeed her first baby, Debbie discovered a local branch of La Leche […]

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Adaptive Equipment Helps Children with Special Needs Thrive

When we started our journey as parents of children with special needs over 14 years ago, we quickly realized that the world is not always adapted for our kids. One […]

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School Counselors in the North State: A Valuable Resource for Kids and Families

How school counselors can improve lives “I hope you don’t know my kid,” parents say jokingly to Michael Bettes, school counselor at North Cottonwood Elementary school in Cottonwood, CA. No […]

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Resolute Dog Training – A Mission To Serve Those Who Serve

Resolute Dog Training was launched when Sadie Sanderson, of Flournoy, took her heart for people and combined it with her natural abilities with dogs. Sadie’s years of volunteering with veterans, […]

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The Clear Benefits of Cloth Diapers

This Earth Day, parents and parents-to-be may be considering one simple choice that can have a big impact in making the planet, and their children, healthier. That choice is the […]

(left to right) Executive director Cathy Wyatt and Program Development Director Amy Diamantine work hand in hand to serve the North State and make a difference in their work with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services.

Cathy Wyatt – Northern Valley Catholic Social Services Helping North State Families and Individuals

“We all need help at one point or another in our lives,” says Cathy Wyatt, executive director of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc. (NVCSS). NVCSS helps families and individuals […]

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Create a Birthday Box to Save Time & Money

When you have young children, attending birthday parties can become a weekly event. In the preschool and elementary age set, kids tend to invite their whole class to their parties, […]

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North State Teens Give Back To Their Communities With Creativity, Hard Work & Love

Thomas W., Yreka Grace P, Chico Grace is 13 years old and is the president of CCC, a Chico club dedicated to educating others about climate change and doing everything […]