North State Parent magazine

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

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Reiter’s Bakery in Red Bluff

Newlyweds With A Passion For Baking And Hospitality Many newlyweds spend their honeymoon period figuring out the division of labor around the house, including who will cook and who will […]

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What To Know About Keeping a Pet Bird

Thinking of getting that cute little pair of parakeets for Christmas? Yearning to have a pet parrot that greets you when you get home? According to Born Free, a leading […]

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Prescription Pets and Therapy Dogs

Prescription Pets Therapy Dogs Program – Redding, CA The healing power of pets It’s a well-known fact that animals can be therapeutic. Animals not only connect with people in a […]

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Emotional Benefits Of Pet Dogs For Kids

Dogs have long been celebrated as  “man’s best friend.” Not only are they adorable, friendly, and fun to play with, they also provide incredible emotional benefits. Many people feel happier […]

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13 Activities To Celebrate The Holidays

*Because local and statewide mandates and guidelines are changing constantly, make sure to verify times and dates before heading out. Festive Family Activities For The Holidays Although the 2020 holiday […]

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Edible Gifts You Can Make with Your Family

This holiday season, many of us are feeling a bit isolated, and craving social connection. It may sound counterintuitive, but giving to others can help ease loneliness. Edible homemade holiday […]

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Homemade Icicles Are a Simple Science Experiment

Winter is upon us and with it some freezing weather. Well, that depends on where you are. Some kids rarely have a chance to see some snow or the iconic […]

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Helping Kids Learn to Make Good Decisions

Nurture independent decision-making Ever looked at your child in bewilderment and asked: “What were you thinking?!” Then you know that kids, especially teens, can make some profoundly poor decisions. Luckily, […]

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Sheryl Bullock – The Journey of the Doll Cradle

Her Foster Grandchildren Inspired a Book for Other Foster Children In 2011, Sheryl Bullock and her husband Rich moved to Redding, CA for exciting new roles as grandparents. The couple’s […]

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5 Amazing TED Talks to Inspire Every Busy Parent

If you’re a parent, then by definition, you’re busy and quite possibly overwhelmed. When parenting overwhelms us, it’s time to rethink our approach and seek perspective. Here are five TED […]

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The de Braga Family

The de Braga Family: Creating Traditions and Raising Kids on the Dye Creek Ranch (1963-2013) A perfect childhood on the ranch Friends and I have long enjoyed hiking the trail […]

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Fostering to Adoption – The Journey of a Lifetime

A blessing and a challenge Michael Logan and his wife, Terri, took their first steps into the world of foster/adoptive parents 26 years ago. “We were busy building our future […]

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The Benefits of Equine Therapy

Triple Creek Ranch and the Benefits of Equine Therapy Equine therapy is a treatment that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Along with riding, people who partake in equine therapy […]

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A Family Guide to Community Service

Tips for Creating Opportunities to Serve with Your Kids & Teens When children serve others they appreciate their own lives When children participate in community service, they develop a desire to […]

Nurturing Gratitude In Your Home - north state parent

Nurturing Gratitude In Your Home

Take a gratitude break to calm everyone down and gain a new, more uplifting perspective. Get a Happiness Boost Gratitude is one of the most important ways to get a […]