North State Parent magazine

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

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Family Fun in Ashland, Oregon

Whether visiting for several days or a few hours, Ashland, Oregon, offers families with kids of all ages many wonderful options for exploring, learning and playing. Once a city with […]

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Getting More Than Usual Out of Your Next Family Vacation

If the kids haven’t brought it up yet, it’s only a matter of time. “What are we doing for summer vacation this year?” The best vacations are those where the […]

"Sean is a brilliant musician, but more importantly I believe he understands the true value of music," says Dustin Breshears (left), Sean's piano teacher. "I can't think of a more deserving student to receive this award." Also pictured with Sean are Sally Long, owner of The Music Connection, and her daughter Mary Lou.

North State Parent 2015 Music Essay Contest Winner: Sean Bostrom

Sean Bostrom, age 16, started playing piano at age 8, and more recently started playing violin. He currently studies piano with Dustin Breshears, and violin with Carla Shryock at the […]

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Consider Summer Tutoring

School’s nearly out for summer. Are you thinking about ways to give your child an educational boost, or brainstorming ways to keep your child’s mental skills sharp? Tutoring can help […]

Localicious: The Splendor of Summer Smoothies

The smoothie craze has arrived and is here to stay. There is no better way to satisfy the taste buds with the flavors of summer than with a delicious, creamy […]

Hook A Bookworm This Summer

Summer vacation is a great time to show your children that reading can be a fun, special treat. Encourage their love of books by offering the following tantalizing activities and […]

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Be the Change: Jula Herzog

Jula Herzog is making a difference for children and families in a very hands-on way, as the teacher-director of Redding Cooperative Preschool, as a mentor teacher with the Shasta College […]

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Beautiful Blooms Paper Tissue Flowers

It’s late spring, almost summer … a great time of the year to celebrate with some “fiesta flowers.” These are so easy to make even little kids can make gorgeous […]

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Ten Tips to Help Find the Best Camp for Your Child 

Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the sunscreen, swimsuits and bug spray for summer camp. Last summer, an estimated 10 million kids across the country went to […]

The Joy of Pilates

Constant back pain led me to take my first Pilates class in 2009 and I’ve been involved with Pilates ever since. I love the constant challenge, learning about different pieces […]

Localicious: The Gluten-Free Belly

If we ourselves aren’t “gluten-free” we likely know of someone who is. “Gluten-free” simply means that one has removed gluten from their diet, typically due to a sensitivity, intolerance, or […]

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Learning Blossoms In School Gardens Throughout the North State

In recent years, school garden programs have become a widespread movement to bring education outdoors and promote hands-on learning for children. Through community collaboration, gardens are blooming on elementary campuses […]

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Be the Change: Patty Leal – Serving with Love & Respect

Patty Leal, public health nurse for Siskiyou County Public Health, likes to add her own final words to the quotation above: “because you were there for them.” As an advocate […]

Tips for Helping Your Child Master Math, Including Fun Ways You Can Learn Together

A few weeks back, I was volunteering in a 4th grade classroom. The teacher asked me if I would help a few students with their long division. I sat down with […]

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9 Simple Steps for Optimum Health & Wellness

We are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes. Sometimes it seems like we take better care of our homes than we do ourselves. […]