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When Women Bond
For as long as humans have roamed the earth, women have bonded for child-rearing, spiritual growth, and social and intellectual causes. Cavewomen raised their children together in extended families. Ancient […]
Children’s Oral Health Care – Myths Every Parent Should Know
All parents want what is best for their children, but no one has all the answers. Take oral health for example. Over the last decade, oral health has become an […]
When Your Neighbor Has a Child with a Disability
Who doesn’t want their child to have friends … to be popular, well liked, respected, invited to parties and play dates? Now put your feet into the shoes of a […]
Understanding Dyslexia
Sitting with a small group of second graders, listening as each took a turn reading aloud, it struck me how reading came so easily for some and with such difficulty […]
Keep Cool ‘til They’re Back in School
Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of hot days left here in Northern California. If your kids are anything like mine, they tend to alternate between […]
Localicious: Douglass Ranch Provides Wholesome Locally Raised Beef and Pork to the North State
Kelly and Shannon Douglass have raised Black Angus beef cattle since before they married. They now run a cow-calf operation located in Orland, where their meat is raised and harvested […]
Different Learning Styles: Do They Really Matter?
Have you ever heard someone say, “I learn best if I can see something – I don’t remember anything I hear,” or another reveal, “If I can’t put it together […]
Be the Change: Jackie Glover: Empowering Kids
Jackie Glover, Program Coordinator for the Oroville YMCA, has devoted her life to empowering youth. “I have been part of the Y here for 17 years,” she says. The Oroville […]
How To Prevent “Swimmer’s Ear”
Heading to the beach this summer? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 2.4 million visits to healthcare centers are because of swimmer’s ear. Also known as Otitis Externa, […]
Get Cookin’! Fun cooking class series for teens, adults and families in Butte County
Want to learn how to select, purchase and prepare healthy foods on a limited budget? Opt for Healthy Living can help! Teens, adults and families are invited to enroll in […]
North State Parent Picks for Fun Science-based Adventures
Summer is nearly here and the signs signaling the end of the school year are clear. With some daydreaming, careful planning, and input from our kids, we can look forward […]
2013 June Musical Contest Winner: Slade Patrick Darrin of Paradise
North State Parent and The Music Connection of Chico and Redding congratulate Slade Patrick Darrin of Paradise, winner of our 2nd annual teen music essay contest and $400 gift certificate […]
