North State Parent magazine

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

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Cuddle A Reader, Create A Reader – A Special Message And More For New Parents

“It’s never too early to start reading to your child.” This is the message that parents of newborns are hearing at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding (MMCR) before they […]

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Be the Change – Cooking Up Healthy Lifestyles: Chef Richie

Enthusiasm oozes from Chef Richie Hirshen’s every pore as he talks about the many pots he’s stirring. As garden and kitchen program leader at Sherwood Montessori in Chico, he’s passionate […]

An Open Letter to Millenials About the Insanity of Marriage

Dear Millenials: Surveys show you’re losing interest in marriage and, from what I hear, the main reason is this: to you, marriage doesn’t make any sense. And I know why […]

The Greenie Awards – Honoring Students Working Towards A Sustainable Future

Presented annually at the This Way to Sustainability Conference, the “Greenie Awards” honor students participating in programs that encourage youthful leadership in creating a sustainable future. The awards recognize bright […]

For A Brighter Future, It’s This Way To Sustainability

California State University, Chico, hosts its 11th annual This Way to Sustainability Conference held on campus March 24 and 25, 2016. This nationally recognized event includes keynote speakers and lively […]

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Peter Pan Jr. – A Music-Infused Take On A Beloved Story

Whether you recall the tale from the Walt Disney classic or live-action films like Hook and Pan, you’ve likely been enchanted by the timeless story of the boy who never […]

Exploring the Options for Financing Solar Panels

Perhaps you want to save money on your electricity bill. Perhaps you advocate the environmental benefits of alternative energy. Whatever your motivation, if you’re thinking about installing solar panels at […]

What About My Water Heater?

It’s one of the luxuries of modern life – turn the tap and hot water flows out, ready for baths, showers, laundry and dishes. It’s not something you likely think […]

Saving Water With Every Flush

Most people only think about toilets on an as-needed basis, or on those unfortunate and annoying occasions when the toilet stops working. But did you know that flushing toilets is […]

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Kitchen Gadgets That Help Make Cooking Fun

Instead of our typical Localicious column, this month we present fun kitchen gadgets to help the whole family be inspired in the kitchen! We found a little inspiration ourselves in […]

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Tips for Eating Healthy On a Budget

Food for thought: How much does the average American family spend on groceries per month? The national average is around $250 a week for a family of four. How much […]

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Turning Tragedy Into A Helping Hand: Georgia Alvarez

In 1991, Butte County’s Georgia Alvarez lived through every parent’s worst nightmare when her 9-year-old son, Joseph, died of leukemia. Two years later, Georgia turned that tragedy into a lifeline […]

Two North State Writing Contests!

The Butte Literacy Council Short Story Contest 2016 Butte County kids, teens and adults, it’s time to pick up your pen and paper – or laptop – and get your […]

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Experiential Learning: The Montessori Method in the North State

Dr. Maria Montessori was an Italian scientist, physician and educator in the early 1900’s. Her philosophy considers children as individuals with unique gifts to be unfolded rather than as blank […]

Seeds Of School Success: Nurturing The Parent-Teacher Relationship  

Kids are notoriously reticent when it comes to divulging details of their school lives. Questions from parents often receive a single-word response … or a shrug. The first indication of […]