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Live Performances: Opportunities For Family Bonding
My daughter moved into a dorm this last August. She was my youngest, my baby. I’m not quite sure where the years went, but they sure flew by. When I […]
Be the Change: Tana Macy, A Life Of Joy
Tana Macy, former owner of Siskiyou Dance Company in Weed, retired in 2013. Having taught dance for most of her life, making this decision didn’t come easily. “Dance is part […]
Fostering Creativity – Five North State businesses that can become your family’s “home away from home”
December is a great month to focus on creativity, because it’s happening all the time, whether decorating a home, wrapping a package, baking treats, planning a menu, or even creatively […]
Helping Hands: Giving Back To Those Who Help Our Community This Holiday Season
North State Parent offers our annual Helping Hands holiday section to highlight extraordinary organizations who serve our North State community in meaningful ways. These special organizations assist individuals and families […]
Who’s Behind the Magic? A deeper look at three North State holiday productions
The North State offers numerous holiday productions, as evidenced in our Going Places events calendar. We took the time to find out about the creative force behind three of them: […]
Ten Tips To Help You Holiday-Proof Your Waistline
We love to eat during the holidays. We also tend to obsess about the pounds we’re packing on. Are those fears legitimate? The answer is yes, but not in the […]
Ice Is Nice – Tips for Beginning Ice Skaters
There’s nothing quite like the experience of ice skating to cultivate smiles. Whether gliding on ice yourself or merely observing the experience of others, the laughter and spirit of skating […]
Covered California: What You Need To Know About The New Healthcare Marketplace
According to the California Healthcare Foundation’s 2012 annual report entitled “California’s Uninsured: Treading Water,” in 2011 nearly 7.1 million people under the age of 65 were not covered by health […]
Dr. Anna Griffith: Strengthening Eyes for Learning
Dr. Anna Griffith, optometrist at Family Eye Care Optometry in Chico, has a passion for children and her work. “I love children and thought that I might become a teacher,” […]
Life Talks: A Guide to Bringing Back Conversation
I don’t know about you, but once the candles are blown out, the leftovers are safely in the fridge, and I have changed into sweat pants (the expandable type), I tend […]
Local Tutoring and Learning Resources
The school year is well underway and your child may be experiencing new challenges such as writing an English paper, understanding math concepts or improving study skills; or may need […]
Localicious: Fall-into-Winter Vegetables
Winter’s chilly days and overcast skies make preparing food with your kids a fun and educational indoor activity. Kids enjoy picking out colorful winter vegetables that come in unusual shapes, […]
