North State Parent magazine

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

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Coloring the Walls with Lacy Wilson

We all need to run away at times, and that urge may be stronger than ever these days. Maybe you want to run to a quiet room, take a drive […]

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids

Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids! As the parent of a first-grader and a coach for Bozeman Youth Cycling in Bozeman, MT, I can honestly say that biking on trails […]

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Great Ways Dads are Different

There is no denying that there are differences between how moms and dads parent their kids. Just because dads may do things differently than moms doesn’t mean their parenting style […]

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Matthew Knight – Connecting To The Earth With Primitive Skills

Matthew Knight talks about Primitive Skills “We cooked over the fire, walked a mile to the spring to get water with a bucket we made, and twisted up fire with […]

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Dave Theno – Encouraging Students to Discover Their Unique Paths

Dave Theno found his niche as an administrator and teacher at Golden Eagle Charter School in Mount Shasta in 2005. Golden Eagle offers a combination of independent learning and classroom […]

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Pet Safety: Hugs Are For Humans!

Saving the hugs for humans can prevent an unsolicited bite, or scratch, or worse. We’ve seen them posted online or traded between phones: the adorable home video clips capturing kid-and-pet […]

Celebrating Our Differences

Celebrating Our Differences

A Mother’s Perspective How the Movie “Wonder” Sheds Light on Our Family’s Reality RJ Palacio wrote her bestselling novel Wonder after an encounter at a local ice cream shop. She and her […]

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Valley Oak Children Services Celebrates 40 years!

  As an acorn becomes a mighty oak tree, Valley Oak Children’s Services has grown from a grassroots effort to a healthy community organization. Founded in 1980 as Butte County’s […]

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The Affection Effect in Marriage

Show Your Love! “They must still be dating,” my friend whispered to me. We were standing shivering at my son’s soccer game before the coronavirus swept the nation and we […]

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How to Get Your Kids to Tidy Up

Seven ways to encourage your kids to pick up after themselves Whether you have convinced your children to practice the joyful minimalism of the KonMari Method or if your house […]

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Self-Care for Parents

Do It for Yourself, Do It for Your Kids Have you heard the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 likened to a war? In traditional ground-fought wars, the command post behind the […]

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Treat Mom – Localicious

Treat Mom to a Peaceful Picnic in the Backyard or a Beautiful North State Spot I think we can agree that moms appreciate not having to cook or clean on […]

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4 Things Parents of Special Needs Children Don’t Love Hearing – Uniquely Us

As most parents of a child with special needs know, other people often have a desire to comment to us about our children, or our parenting. Family, friends, and even […]

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Simple Living – This is Tehama

The New Normal of Slow-Living on the COVID-19 Home Front How can your family find value in this time of COVID-19, the stay-at-home mandates, and social distancing? English children’s author […]

Emma Harris of Pine Creek Flowers

Pine Creek Flowers

The Value of Locally and Sustainably Grown Flowers On the drive to Pine Creek Flowers, I was delighted by the bright orange poppies, yellow daffodils, and blooming almond trees dotting […]

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