North State Parent magazine

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad

A Fresh Side Dish for Thanksgiving: Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad ~ Localicious What if our Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal was all about freshness and local, healthy foods instead of overeating? […]

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The Tehama Creatives

Uniting Local Artists To Transform Red Bluff’s Outdoor Spaces “I can’t remember a day in my life that I did not want to be an artist,” says Heather Vine. From […]

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Teaching Children Tolerance and Celebrating Diversity

According to the latest FBI data, there were 5,818 single-bias hate crimes committed for the year 2015 alone. Of concern to parents, according to various agencies, young men under 26 […]

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Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden

Brandon Walden’s New Book on The Power of Words “Be careful what you water, because it will surely grow” is the powerful message of the children’s book Seeds and Trees, […]

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North State Mamapreneurs of 2020

Each year, North State Parent celebrates the entrepreneurial women of the North State who have integrated their own business or side hustle into the challenging and rewarding job of motherhood. […]

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Harvest Happenings 2020

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Air Purifier Tips

Are You Shopping for an Air Purifier? Eliminating wildfire smoke and ash Home air purifiers are a familiar appliance to those who suffer from asthma or allergies exacerbated by airborne […]

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Raven Tree Helps Save the Birds

Saving Backyard Birds With Prismatic Window Gems – Homemade in Mt. Shasta Every year in this country, more than one billion birds die from colliding with ordinary window glass. These […]

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A Retreat for those with Facial Differences

Craniofacial conditions affect around 600,000 Americans Approximately 600,000 people in the United States live with a craniofacial condition or facial difference. That 600,000 includes two of my children and me. […]

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Tips on Looking for a Learning Pod

What To Look For When You’re Looking For A Learning Pod How do you know if a pod is right for your kids? The school year has started and many […]