North State Parent magazine

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

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For the Love of Dogs – They’re More Emotional Than Scientists Once Gave Them Credit For

In living with and interacting with our dogs, we get to know them well. Despite their inability to talk, we often understand their emotions based on their body language. But […]

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Uplifting “Tails” of Pets Loved, Lost and Found

For true pet lovers, our dogs, cats, turtles and even chinchillas are deeply loved. We can’t imagine our family circle complete without them. During the 2018 Carr Fire that burned […]

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This is Tehama: Catch a Ride on Leila Dumore’s Learning Adventure at Evergreen Institute of Excellence

Meeting administrator and teacher Leila Dumore at the Evergreen Institute of Excellence is like meeting Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus. Not only does Mrs. Dumore have a fun […]

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Uniquely Us – Back to School: Helping Children Understand Inclusion

It’s that time of year again! All over the North State parents are preparing to send their kids back to school. New clothes, new backpacks and new school supplies are […]

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Back to School

Back-to-school is always a complicated time of year for families. Everyone is on varying levels of looking forward to it or dreading going back. Often, it’s a mix of both! […]

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Be the Change – Matt Plotkin

Thursday, November 8, 2018, is a date burned into the memories of many North State residents. On that day the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, CA, claiming thousands […]

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Little Free Library Book Sharing

Take a Book “Take a book, share a book” is the guiding motto for Little Free Library, the world’s largest book-sharing movement. In communities from Iceland to Australia to America, […]

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The Importance of the Arts

What is art? What makes art such an important part of the human experience? Is art appreciation something that comes naturally, or must it be taught and encouraged? Art is […]

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Celebrating Twenty Years of Missoula Children’s Theatre in Red Bluff

Early spring in Red Bluff is a time when kids can truly feel like kids. All other “mature” commitments are tossed to the winds for around 60 local kids when […]

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Own a Pet? Green Up Your Habits!

You might already live a “greener” life by taking reusable shopping bags to the store, recycling newspapers and composting kitchen scraps. But what about your pets? Do they really need […]

Dads in Business 2019

HEY DADS – Spending quality time with your children will be your greatest reward in life. Providers, protectors and heroes in their everyday lives, North State dads are often those […]

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Uniquely Us: Finding Creative Ways to Make Summer Special and Fun

It’s that time of year when families are gearing up for various summer activities. Our beautiful part of the North State provides ample possibilities during these hot months for both […]

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Three New Twists on Old Crafts

Paint by numbers, latch hook and friendship bracelets have been around forever but what about some newer types of arts and crafts projects? If you’re looking for a different activity […]

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Localicious: Flower Farms & Edible Flowers are Leafy Delectables

In the mood for a drive? How about a drive to one of those places that will leave a lasting memory? I’m talking about those quick little road trips that […]

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This is Tehama: Northern California Renewal; Field to Fork Tehama

Northern California’s recent wildflower super bloom was a welcome sight, momentarily helping us to forget the destruction wrought by the 2018 fire season. The flowers beckoned us outdoors after a […]

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