North State Parent magazine

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

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Localicious: For the Love of Pizza

Happy February! February is one of my favorite foodie months for reasons like National Pancake Week, Pistachio Day, Celebration of Chocolate Month, and so much more. Heart Health Month and […]

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Simple Science Experiments: Simply Shocking!

Are you ready for a challenge? Create a mixture of salt and pepper – your task will be to separate them again! How can you do it? Mix the two […]

Science Fair Projects: Tackling the Challenge of Choosing a Good Research Question

If you are a student, you may have discovered that one of the most challenging parts of the science fair process is choosing a researchable topic that is both relevant […]

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Dietary Lessons From Diabetes For All Of Us

My 14-year-old son has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for seven years. Diabetes is a challenging disease to manage and I have come to respect it as an adversary. […]

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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: A Project Of The Breast Cancer Fund

When it comes to beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain are more than just skin deep. In fact, shampoos, makeup, lotions, perfumes and other cosmetics for sale […]

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Be the Change: Beth Geise – Teacher Extraordinaire

Known as a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students, Hooker Oak Elementary School’s Beth Geise enjoys planning spectacular field trips for her 4th and 5th grade students. […]

Lola Lodigiani, along with her husband and business partner Lou Lodigiani (known as "Farmer Lou" to many), loves working the land and bringing to harvest the best mandarins for taste, quality and sweetness. "It’s the love of serving our customers and the kids at school that gives us the energy every year to keep giving back to nature what nature gives to us," she says.

Localicious: The Almighty Citrus

The winter season brings with it many wonderful elements that make it magical. From snowflakes and snowmen to warm fires and hot chocolate, winter is a special time of year. […]

I Love Me … and My Family

Before we know it, the nearly 12,000 pound ball will descend over Times Square. Millions of people will kiss and sing Auld Lang Syne to kick off a new year […]

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Jewels Of The Sky – Appreciating The Diversity, Beauty, And Intrinsic Value Of Birds

Birds are some of the most fascinating creatures that share our world. They are found in every continent and almost every corner of the globe, including our backyards. They are […]

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Achieving Clear Skin – Three Common Mistakes Acne Sufferers Make

As many teens can attest, acne is a very unpleasant skin condition that has physical, emotional and social consequences. Unfortunately, the problem is frequently made worse by three very common […]

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Be Inspired – Inspire School of Arts & Sciences “Super Gala”

As its name suggests, Chico’s Inspire School of Arts and Sciences exists to inspire young people. On a day-to-day basis, Inspire “strives to motivate and empower its students to reach […]

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A Great Opportunity for Hands-On Science Fun for Families

Beginning in January, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, home to more than 100 exhibits, is implementing their “$1 First Sundays” program to encourage more families to spend their free time learning and […]

Reading & Rhythm – Local Elementary School Focuses on Arts Integration

Do you remember your child’s first clap? The first time he successfully hit palm-to-palm and smiled at the sound he just created all by himself? For children, learning to make […]

The Magic of Singing – 50 Reasons to Encourage Your Kids to Raise Their Voices

It happened a couple of years ago. My then 10-year-old daughter was moping around the house, grousing about some aspect of our lives that was not as ideal as she […]

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Be the Change: Cathy Taylor – Unlocking Futures

Cathy Taylor believes in second chances. As principal of the Redding-based California Heritage YouthBuild Academy (CHYBA ) and executive director of the school’s YouthBuild program, she opens doors for young […]