North State Parent magazine

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

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How Getting A Dog Is Exactly (And Not At All) Like Having Another Baby

Before my husband and I got married, he swore that he would never agree to a family pet. So nobody was more surprised than me when our daughter started asking […]

5 Reasons Sunriver Resort is the Ultimate Family Getaway

“Fun for all ages” is a timeworn phrase, but Sunriver Resort is a place that transcends the cliché. Located just 15 miles south of Bend, Oregon, Sunriver Resort’s  3,300 acres […]

Cultivating Scientific Minds at Ponderosa Elementary School

What physical traits define an insect? Why do raisins dropped in Sprite “dance”? What composes an owl pellet? Ask the students at Ponderosa Elementary School in Paradise. They can tell […]

Box Car Races in Yreka Offer A Fun Time For Kids And Their Dads

This year, the fastest moving vehicles at the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association (CHVA) Father’s Day Car Show in Yreka will be made of cardboard boxes. These souped-up racing machines will […]

Be the Change: Victoria Stewart – Saving Animals Without A Voice

From as early as she can remember, Victoria Stewart has fostered a deep love for animals. Today, she rescues German shepherds and huskies who might otherwise be euthanized and houses […]

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Mushrooms – The Delectable, Impeccable, Medicinal Fruits of the Forest

Fungi. Gotta admit, that has a nice ring to it! Not all fungi, aka mushrooms, are created equal. However, one thing is for sure: the right ones can assist in […]

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The Troubled Tummy: Deciphering Your Child’s Chronic Digestive Distress

The dinner scene is dishearteningly familiar. Your 8-year-old daughter takes a couple bites of spaghetti, then starts poking at the food on her plate. “Eat up!” you say brightly, hoping […]

Be the Change: Regina Weston – A Busy Mom Helping Her Community

Regina Weston often jokes that like Michael Keaton’s character in the movie “Multiplicity,” she needs a clone. The program director of the Family & Community Resource Center of Weed (FCRCW), […]

How to Help Birds at Home

For more than a century, Audubon’s mission has been to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the […]

Localicious – The Extraordinary Birthday Party

A child’s birthday is a special time, a milestone filled with laughter, joy and fun.  Whether celebrating with friends, family, or both, there is nothing better than seeing the excitement on […]

Mt. Shasta High School Drama Students Present: A Pirate’s Life For Me

Mt. Shasta High School’s advanced drama class presents A Pirate’s Life for Me, a musical by Craig Sodaro with music and lyrics by Bill Francoer. This fun-filled, energy-packed musical is […]

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Are You Carrying A Pocketful Of Radiation? How To Minimize Your Family’s Exposure

Do you talk with your cellphone against your ear?  Perhaps you, like many people, carry your cellphone or wireless device in your pocket all day. What about your kids? With […]

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It’s Not Your Garden Variety Of Theatre Fun – Little Red Hen’s Summer Program for Children and Teens with Autism

The aptly named Not Your Garden Variety (NYGV) Theater in Chico is geared for children and teens with autism. Currently running as a six-week summer program, participants ages 4 to 17 […]

Arts for US – A Music & Performing Arts Program for Youth on the Autism Spectrum

A new music and performing arts program, Arts for US, launched in March at Harris Studios in Redding. Designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum, the program gives […]

5 Things to Know About Parents of Children with Special Needs

My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was 9 years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a special needs child […]