North State Parent magazine

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

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The Growth of Mount Shasta’s School CAFÉ

The young people at Mount Shasta Elementary and Sisson School have spoken, and their request for fresh changes to school lunches is being answered in Siskiyou County. The Culinary Action […]

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Marcia Ramstrom Supports Mental Health

In 2013, Marcia Ramstrom sold most of her possessions, rented out her house, and moved her daughter Grace and herself into her RV. Why? Marcia had a mission. After a […]

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Localicious – A Trip to the Berry Patch for Back-to-School Treats

Oh, hey there, August! Back to school time already? August always seems to be a busy season full of excitement about creating a new year of family routines. Below are […]

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Surprising Ways Pets Benefit Your Kids

It’s 6 a.m., and you hear your baby whimpering. He’s probably hungry, but you want to sleep a little longer. Nevertheless, like any good parent, you get out of bed […]

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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 […]