North State Parent magazine

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

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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 […]

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Does Your Smile Need A Fix? Orthodontists Aren’t Just For Kids!

As a child, Tina McDermott received dental advice that was commonly given in the ‘80s. “My teeth weren’t horribly crooked,” she says, “so my dentist told my mom that I […]

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Ten Fantastic Winter Playdates

We’ve reached the time of year where outside play requires approximately eighteen layers of clothing followed by the dreaded, “Mommy, I need to go potty.” Summer gives us beaches, pools, […]

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Paradise Dancefest – Circus de Paradise

This December 11th, Positive-I studio hosts their third Paradise Dancefest at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, featuring the exciting theme, “Circus de Paradise.” Geared for all ages, the show’s eclectic […]

Paper-Backed By The Community: Tehama County Library is Fundraising for New Building

When Librarian Sally Ainsworth first got news that the Tehama County Library, located in Red Bluff, needed to vacate their current building to make way for a jail expansion, she […]

Localicious – Microgreens: The Future of Vegetables at Lava Oasis Farm

You’ve probably heard the buzz about “micro greens.” But aren’t “micro greens” just sprouts? Almost … but not quite. Not to belittle sprouts, but they are missing two things that […]