North State Parent magazine

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

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Bringing the World Home: North State Families Host Foreign Exchange Students

In an evermore connected world, opportunities to learn about other cultures are as easy as pushing a button. Yet none can quite compare with real, one-on-one experiences. Some North State […]

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Be the Change: Joy & Keith Book – Growing Food, Cultivating Community

Keith Book always knew he wanted to be a farmer, while his wife, Joy, was voted “least likely to ever live on a farm” in high school. Together, along with […]

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Teenage Musicians: Win $400 In Music Store Prizes!

The Music Connection and North State Parent want to hear your story! 2015 Theme: Why is music important to our world? Why is it important to you? What experiences in […]

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Why One Text Message is More Romantic Than a Hundred Valentine Cards

On Valentine’s Day, we try to purchase romance with one night of intense togetherness. But romance can’t be purchased, and the most romantic things may be the things we do […]

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Choosing the Best Exercise for Your Unique Pelvic Floor

When I was approached regarding writing an informative piece about the pelvic floor for North State Parent, I didn’t realize what a daunting task it would be. After 15 years […]

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Helping Kids Cope When an Ailing Grandparent Moves In 

A growing number of families with young children are caring for an aging relative. Whether it’s temporary care following surgery, or longer-term care due to a debilitating condition, more and more […]

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Working Memory And The Learning Brain: What It Is and Why It Matters

Working with a child as he learns a new skill can be a rewarding experience for a parent or teacher. It can also be one filled with unexpected challenges, requiring […]

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Localicious – Chocolate: The Way to a Woman’s Heart

Everyone knows that the way to a woman’s heart is chocolate, right? But did you know that chocolate is also a way to keep a woman’s heart (or anyone’s heart) […]

Lassen Volcanic National Park Offers an Array of Education Programs

Lassen Volcanic National Park offers memorable educational opportunities for schools and youth groups where visitors discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes, roaring fumaroles (steam and volcanic-gas vents), thumping mud […]

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Common Core: North State Kids to Bring Their Computer Savvy on Test Day

This spring, North State students will have to bring some computer savvy along with a sharpened pencil to school on test day, when millions of California’s kids sit down for […]

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Supporting Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Local Group Helps Families Connect

The Northern California Type 1 Diabetes Support Group has been serving families since 2009. The group works to help network and support families who face the challenges of having a […]

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Joni Samples – Making A Difference In Education

Dr. Joni Samples knew from the age of 7 that she wanted to teach, inspired by stories that her mother, an elementary school teacher, would tell her after school each […]

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Localicious: For the Love of Ghee

What’s better than butter? Butter made from organic, pasture-raised cows already has a dense profile of health-giving nutrients, and it’s hard to deny the love for a food that leaves […]

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Our Cartoonist Shares Fun Tips! Getting Paid to Doodle

I have fun all day long … and yes, I have a job! I actually get paid to sit and draw cartoons all day. When I was a young child, I […]

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A to Zen for Teens: 26 Ways to Help Your Teen Find More Peace

Does your teen seem frazzled and stressed? Teens face stress from many directions, and so do their parents. We can all benefit from more calm; however, teens may not be […]

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