North State Parent magazine

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

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Creating A Positive Learning Environment for All Students

Exemplary Educators Have All Students Learning As a young educator, I absolutely loved my job. My first step into the world of education was as a special education teacher. In […]

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Elkins Elementary

So Long Elkins Elementary, Little School of the West Tehama County history would not be complete without mention of the area west of Corning and the hardy people who have […]

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Farm School Learning Adventures

I had the pleasure of interviewing Niki Harris of California Heritage Farms for this month’s Localicious column. Niki and her husband Rich have been dreaming of developing a farm version […]

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What’s So Essential About Omegas?

Omega Essential Fatty Acids You’ve probably heard a lot about the importance of getting enough Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids in your diet. But what are they? And why are they […]

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The Subtlety of Heart Disease in Women

Heart Disease is Often Subtle in Women Know the Signs, What to Do, and How to Prevent It The leading cause of death among women in the United States is […]

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Dr. Anna Robertson: Children Growing Into Strong Adults

Dr. Anna Robertson, DO, FAAP, compares her pediatrics practice to the work of an arborist. “It’s easier to bend and train a tree to grow in a certain direction when […]

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Special Needs Parenting and Puberty

Special Needs Parenting The Perfect Storm of Puberty Special needs parenting is often like an unpredictable weather pattern, and there has been a storm brewing in our home for months. […]

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North State Marching Bands Parade On

Despite perennial funding concerns, the drums of high school bands still beat loud and clear across the North State, and not just in music rooms and concert halls. Marching bands—typically […]

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Beyond the Sex Talk

Helping Parents Navigate Conversations about Consent I’m concerned about our children and their ability to make sense of sexuality in our confusing world where accusations are becoming more common; a […]

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Staying Fit and Raising Children in Los Molinos

History tells us that actor Leo Gorcey kept an active household in Los Molinos in the ’50s and ’60s, but active takes on a healthier meaning at that same residence […]

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8 Ways Dance Can Benefit Your Child

Supporting your child’s commitment to dance can feel overwhelming at times. It’s easy to question our dance mom sanity while late-night chauffeuring to practice and dress rehearsals, or when the […]

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Family Meals for the Win

Put a New Spin on Your New Year’s Resolution Instead of a personal resolution, how about making a New Year’s resolution that is good for the whole family? Consider resolving […]

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Ice Skating in the North State and Beyond

3 Regional Ice-Skating Rinks Weekends in winter are a perfect time to get adventurous and create special memories with family and friends. Take your family to enjoy the experience of […]

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Teens Excel as Aspiring Classical Music Artists

It’s Cooler Than You Think We’ve all heard the too-familiar refrains. “When I was five years old, my parents made me take piano lessons.” “My dad wouldn’t let me play […]

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Gavin Spencer: Shasta High School Choir

Hitting High Standards and High Notes in the North State Eighteen years ago, Gavin Spencer left his home state of Oregon and became the director of the established and prestigious […]