North State Parent magazine

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

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Localicious: Birthday On The Farm!

As we welcome spring and roll out our April birthday-themed issue, I couldn’t help but think of outdoor adventures for the Localicious column. While bounce houses are nice, they weren’t […]

Prevention Against Lyme Disease

Prevention Against Lyme Disease is Every Month

Prevention Against Lyme Disease is Every Month Lyme disease is an infectious, bacterial disease transmitted to humans via a tick bite, but it can also be spread by mosquitoes, fleas […]

A Maker's Space

A Maker’s Space in Paradise

Be the Change: Pamela Teeter Mother, Entrepreneur, and Maker of A Maker’s Space in Paradise Creativity runs in Pamela Teeter’s family. Her mother taught her to sew, and Pamela explored […]

Pennies on Purpose - Financial Literacy

Pennies on Purpose: Bringing Financial Literacy to Youth in the North State

Pennies on Purpose Bringing Financial Literacy to Youth in the North State Trisha Funk of Redding’s Pennies on Purpose is hoping to turn that around. A Certified Financial Education Instructor […]

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Tried & True: Great Date Spots For You And Your Child

What starts as a simple venture to have a family can escape quickly as days turn to years. Hours once spent gazing at your newborn’s eyes are replaced with loads […]

Ideas for Frugality

Ideas for Frugality

Ideas for Frugality Living frugally is a choice many families make to help them set goals and dream dreams that thriftiness will make financially accessible. This is a lifestyle that […]

Gap Year

A “Student Gap Year” Is as Unique as Your Child

A “Student Gap Year” Is as Unique as Your Child Many high school seniors look enthusiastically ahead to the university or junior college campus. These students are eager to move […]

Chico Kite Day

Chico Kite Day – Holding the Wind in Your Hand

Chico Kite Day Holding the Wind in Your Hand Springtime winds whip up the magical ability to “fly with your feet on the ground,” as Bob Malowney, owner of Chico’s […]

Worldwide Epilepsy Awareness Day

Worldwide Epilepsy Awareness Day

Worldwide Epilepsy Awareness Day Wear Purple On March 26th To Support Kaia And Others With Epilepsy Kaia’s first seizure happened in fifth grade. Her mother, Rita Davis, had asked Kaia […]

Solar Powered Clothes Dryer

Solar Powered Clothes Dryer

Solar Powered Clothes Dryer   Old fashioned and quaint or good green common sense? Air drying your laundry outside in the spring, summer and fall is one of the more […]

Leaving The Corporate For The Kids - Mele and kids

Leaving The Corporate For The Kids

Be the Change Mele Benz: Leaving The Corporate For The Kids   “What do you do when you feel like the end of the world might be imminent? For me, […]

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Chico Science Fair – Developing Scientific Minds In The North State

Chico Science Fair Developing Scientific Minds In The North State The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, California, hosts a variety of events throughout the year but the annual Chico Science […]

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Atrial Fibrillation: Take Your Fluttering Heartbeat Seriously

Atrial Fibrillation Take Your Fluttering Heartbeat Seriously When we think of heart conditions, we often associate these thoughts with older people. Although aging does increase the risk of atrial fibrillation […]

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2018 Whole Earth and Watershed Festival Offers Environmental Stewardship Awards

Whole Earth and Watershed Festival Environmental Stewardship Awards The organizers of the 2018 Whole Earth and Watershed Festival are excited to recognize the efforts of teachers, students, and classes, clubs […]

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Localicious: Breakfast Cookies

One of my absolute favorite baby, toddler and family cookbooks is Nourished Beginnings by Renee Kohley. She has created brilliantly simple whole food recipes that work well with busy schedules […]