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Be the Change: Dr. Richard Allen Fiske – Maestro of Music
It’s Wednesday afternoon at Shasta College, and students are filing into the music building lugging their thick black instrument cases. The violins and cellos get tuned and horns warm up […]
It Takes a Village… or an Issue of North State Parent
It’s often said that raising a child takes a village, and at North State Parent magazine our main goal has always been to provide the support, resources and information needed […]
An Opportunity for Outdoor Adventure: NatureBridge in Yosemite
In 1989, a colleague of The McConnell Foundation’s President, Lee Salter mentioned to him an outdoor education program he thought the Foundation should get involved with. It turned out to […]
Putting Yourself On The Shelf? Parental Permission To Get A Life!
Don’t expect any alarms to go off when you turn your back on the things you once loved now that you have children. Most parents are unaware of any conscious […]
Entrepreneurial Moms: Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting A Home-Based Business
A home-based business gives moms the opportunity to have the best of both worlds. We can contribute to our family income and still be home with our children. Instead of making […]
This Season’s Harvest Happenings
Autumn is here and it’s time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest events in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of […]
A Fusion of Fun and History – AutumnFest at the Patrick Ranch Museum
Looking for something fun, but not scary, to do during the month of October with the kids? How about painting a live donkey and taking your child’s picture with it? […]
Ways To Combat Distracted Driving
We hear all the time about teens getting into car crashes because they were texting while driving. We’ve seen the heart-breaking public service announcements about a teen’s last text before […]
Seasonal Edibles In Colors Of The Rainbow
Fruits and vegetables… simple, yet complex! We hear family, friends, and often ourselves announce goals to include more in our diets. Fruits and veggies can be the most beautiful foods […]
Skin Care Tips for Busy Moms
Every woman blessed with the opportunity to be a mother faces the challenge of balancing her own needs with the needs of her child or children. My children are grown […]
Be the Change: Cindy Ratekin, PhD – Helping Children & Families
Cindy Ratekin, PhD, is passionate about helping children and families thrive through understanding and respecting the unique qualities, abilities and contributions of each individual. As professor of child development at […]
Little League, Big Fun! – Red Bluff All-Stars Make It To State
While other 12-year-old boys were relaxing poolside this summer, the Red Bluff Little League All-Star baseball players were honing their skills, practicing six days a week and ending their season […]
