North State Parent magazine

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

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The North State Goes Back to School

Health, Safety, and Learning Are our kids going back to school this year? That looming question has been on the minds of parents all summer long. With many schools just […]

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Kyle Patton – Be the Change

Heartfelt Healthcare for the Homeless in Redding “I take care of wounds, drain abscesses, start blood pressure medicine, treat diabetes and treat psychiatric conditions,” says Dr. Kyle Patton, MD. While […]

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10 Things to Do This Summer In Northern California

10 “Family Summer Fun” Activities In Northern California Including: Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, & Tehama Counties COVID-19 has canceled events and activities large and small across the world, but not […]

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Farmers Market Fun for the Whole Family- Localicious

You can find farmers markets all over. From town greens to city parks, rest stops on highways to roadside stands; farmers are offering their wares. Farmers markets are a great […]

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Do you have a Picky Eater? Raising Adventurous Eaters!

Have you ever thought your child was a picky eater? Almost every parent has struggled through a picky eating phase with their child. A time when your child refuses to […]

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Family Biking in the North State

Family biking might prove your solution to keeping the kids engaged while simultaneously exercising, social distancing, getting across town and protecting a budget affected by the pandemic. During COVID-19, families […]

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Spotlight on the Siskiyou Opportunity Center – Uniquely Us

Here in the North State, we are fortunate to have several programs that provide services for individuals with special needs. For those over the age of 18, there are day […]

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Christine Hartmann of Tehama County on Neurodiversity in Youth

Christine Hartmann on Neurodiversity in Youth- Her Brain Works in Special Ways Life is beautiful. Everything is fine. These are slogans painted on the artworks of a woman who was […]

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The Girl Scouts Meet Modern Challenges in a COVID-19 World

Gaining confidence and growing from the experience of meeting challenges has always been part of the Girl Scout tradition. Last year, the Girl Scouts of Northern California and Girl Scouts […]

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Kid’s Beach Questions Answered

“Who wants to go to the beach?” In our family, this question is almost always answered with, “Me!” During the summer, we pack up our beach buggy, a large cart […]

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How to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of schoolwork flew by, I found myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer: sleeping in, spending our afternoons poolside and […]

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Charles Brooks- Rebuild Paradise

In response to losing his Paradise home to the 2018 Camp Fire, Charles Brooks initiated Rebuild Paradise, a foundation providing long-term resources for anyone affected by the fire. The foundation […]

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Summer Guide to Camps & Classes For Youth in The North State

Summer is finally here, and so are summer camps, with lots of fun in the fresh air outdoors, plus creative games and learning opportunities! Many classes and camps have limited […]

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Seven Budget Friendly Backyard Activities for Summer

“Mom, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while […]

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Gluten-Free Tastes Good- Localicious

This month I wanted to offer a few fun recipes that also happen to be gluten-free. Whether your family suffers from gluten sensitivities or not, give these recipes a whirl. […]