North State Parent magazine

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

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Get Your Family Out On The Trail With Bikepacking

Out On The Trail With Bikepacking Sara Sundquist and her husband began bikepacking before their children were born, and they’ve traveled as much as 150 miles in a three-day stretch. […]

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5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata

5 Things To Do With Kids In Arcata Summertime on the northern California coast! Beachcombing, kickin’ it at the dunes, dipping toes in the ocean with all the whales, octopi, […]

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Be The Change: Justin Margolis

Be The Change: Justin Margolis Unconventionally Different Justin Margolis, co-coordinator of Butte Parent Café in Chico, CA, took a shockingly unconventional route to becoming an advocate for children and a […]

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Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures

Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures Summer is always a prime time for a family vacation. Over the last 13 years, we’ve taken several trips. Some have gone smoothly; […]

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North State Parent Guide To Camps, Classes & Happenings for Youth

Kids love summer and the opportunities to make new friends and lasting memories. Learn about a great selection of activities and adventures offered in the North State in our annual […]

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Uniquely Us: The Elusive Date Night

The Elusive Date Night Orchestrating a date night can be quite a task for any parents. When your kids have special needs, the challenge is even greater, for a multitude […]

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Localicious: “What Mom Really Wants” – Mother’s Day Brunch

Macaroni necklaces and sticky kisses. Toys in the bath tub and Legos on the floor from an entire afternoon of fun. Snacks in purses where cute, thin wallets use to […]

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Be the Change: Keith Burrough

Be the Change: Keith Burrough “We like to think of him as Stellar’s guardian angel,” says Patti Furnari, former director of Stellar K-12 Charter School in Redding, CA. Patti is […]

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Winn Aung for the Win

Redding Swim Team’s Swimmer Wins National Awards Winn Aung has spent his sophomore year earning top grades at University Preparatory School in Redding, CA, participating in Science Club, and volunteering […]

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YMCA Camp McCumber

YMCA Camp McCumber Celebrates 65 Years of Creating Lifelong Memories YMCA Camp McCumber is known as one of the most popular summer camp destinations in the North State! They mark […]

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How to Choose a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and You’ll Approve

Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted or homebodies, […]

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Summer Camp – Choosing the Right One

Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids Summer camp offers plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. For some kids, […]

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Making the North State a Better Place for Children

Making the North State a Better Place for Children The first years of life play a crucial role in learning and development. Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends all contribute to […]

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Postpartum Help Makes for Nurtured Families

Postpartum Help Makes for Nurtured Families Corey Engmann never considered hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins. Feeling overwhelmed and worried about how she would handle […]

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5 Secrets To Having The Labor You Want

5 Secrets To Having The Labor You Want Take a breath and consider this: 25 to 34 percent of women report having traumatic birth experiences. For many more, giving birth […]