North State Parent magazine

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

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How to make College Affordable

Tips for Making College Affordable

At some point between changing the 300th diaper and pinning that kindergarten art masterpiece on the fridge, many parents begin to wonder if their miniature Picasso will one day be […]

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Bethany Rau – Giving And Getting The Most Out Of Life

Halfway through her student teaching experience, Bethany Rau realized she was not meant to become a teacher. Although she had reached the final stage of earning the credential she had […]

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Inclusion Grants

Inclusion Grants Will Benefit Many North State Children An inclusive learning environment provides students with access to flexible learning choices, effective paths for achieving educational goals, and space where they […]

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Closing the Gender STEM Gap

Chico’s American Association of University Women Supports STEM Education *Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education (STEM) The path to women’s economic empowerment and independence is through education. Michelle Obama is […]

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Forest Ranch Charter School

Forest Ranch Charter School After School Program At Forest Ranch Charter School, what happens after school is just as vital to student engagement and learning as what happens during school. […]

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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 […]