North State Parent magazine

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

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First Foods for Baby

Localicious: First Foods for Baby Hi, families with young babies. This one’s for you! Giving someone their first real taste of food can be so daunting. Let’s break it down […]

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Choosing the Best Diapers

How to Choose the Best Diapers for Your Baby and the Environment With the arrival of a new baby comes many challenging choices—co-sleep or crib, bottle, or breast. Cloth or […]

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Postpartum Doulas

The Fourth Trimester – How a Postpartum Doula Can Help As a Siskiyou County licensed midwife, Sue Wolcott has helped many women bring their babies into the world, and she […]

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Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month: Spotlight on Little Red Hen’s Autism Lifespan April is Autism Awareness Month, and there are many organizations in the North State that provide valuable services to families […]

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St. Elizabeth’s Midwives: This is Tehama

The Comfort and Care of Welcoming Babies with St. Elizabeth’s Midwives As St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA, welcomes this year’s spring babies, the goal remains the same—healthy […]

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Host a Successful Yard Sale this Summer

Everything You Need to Know to Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff Is your garage, basement or closet overflowing from the heaps of stuff you’ve been saving? Do you rationalize this […]

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7 Secrets to Throwing an Epic Birthday Party

Cardboard, Creativity, and a Little Planning Ahead When I received the invite to my nephew’s pirate party, I was worried. The event was taking place at his house during the […]

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Vici Miranda: Be the Change

Making a Big Splash on Behalf of North State Kids Vici Miranda possesses what Kate Grissom describes as a “blend of grit and grin.” Since 2018, Vici’s kind and cheerful […]

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Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver Burnout: Trying to Pour from an Empty Cup Is it normal to be exhausted all the time? I had four small kids, two of whom had significant medical issues. […]

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

Fruits and Veggies for Families Eating Their Best on a Budget Sage advice, but isn’t it expensive? Eat fresh. Eat organic. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. […]

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Transitioning Into Adulthood

Preparing Teens for the Coming of Age – Wildflower Open Classroom’s Adolescent Program (WOCAP) Rites of Passage are Important What are the rites of passage for America’s youth today? And […]

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Easy Cooking for Teens

Bonding with Your Teen Over Breakfast Burritos A New Way to Connect Are you looking for a new way to connect with your teenager? Something to peel their eyes up […]

Santa Cruz Island Horses

Anni’s Santa Cruz Island Horses

Is our animal best friend a dog or a horse? I’d love to hear that debate, and in Tehama County I wouldn’t be surprised if horses came in a very […]

Eco-friendly Detergents

Eco-friendly Detergents Get the Job Done

Eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products identified as free & clear—fragrance-free and clear of dyes and brighteners—have bubbled to the surface of the conversation around sustainable, earth-friendly living. When considering more […]

Painting your house

Paint Your House from Prep to Finish

Does your home’s exterior need a facelift? Painting your house doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A bit of prep work and a fresh coat of paint […]