North State Parent magazine

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

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The Benefits and Memories of Adventure Travel; Mud, Sweat and Gears: A Rowdy Family’s Canadian Adventure on Seven Wheels

In the summer of 2005, writer and gonzo cyclist Joe Kurmaskie rode his bike across the United States with his two young sons in tow. Kurmaskie was motivated by the […]

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Chico Montessori Children’s House Celebrates Its 40th Year of Educating the Young Child

Located near Parkview Elementary School and within walking distance of Bidwell Park, Chico Montessori Children’s House has been an important educational choice for parents wanting an exceptional pre-school experience for […]

Yogurt Puts “Culture” Into Kids’ Diets – Locals Share the Good, the Bad & the Creamy

Yogurt. It’s tasty, is known to be good for you, and it’s even fun to say. With its creamy texture and versatility, it is an excellent way to improve your […]

The Yellow Door Presents: Chico Walks for Autism

April 7th brings an opportunity to show your support to individuals in our community with autism, and their families, on a 5k walk that begins and ends at beautiful Bidwell […]

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Be the Change – Kristy Cowell: Making Her Dream a Reality

Kristy Cowell, founder of Sunny Garden Montessori in Chico, is well versed in Maria Montessori’s methods for teaching children. Before opening Sunny Garden, she taught at Chico Montessori Children’s House […]

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Two North State Organizations Focus On Healthy Eyes, Clear Vision

  Watching a sunset, seeing the faces of children and loved ones, or the simple view of flower-filled grassy knolls are all pleasures in life that some people risk losing […]

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Make A Lasting Impression With A New Door

Many people may not be able to buy a dream home or do a complete home remodel in the current slow economy, but one affordable way to spruce up a […]

Heating Bills Leaving You Cold? The Benefits of Mini-Split, Heat Pumps.

Most people have heard of heat pump technology. More and more these days, heat pumps are providing both heating and cooling for homes and businesses. Traditionally in the U.S., heat […]

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Solar Thermal Water Heating: Efficient and Green

Solar thermal is considered a renewable and green resource for hot water heating. A solar water heating system captures the warmth of the sun, transfers that heat to water, and […]

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Crush Italian Cuisine Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley for Tuesday Night Dinners

Occupying the top floor of the old Bank of America building on 2nd and Broadway in downtown Chico, Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge is a popular choice for special events […]

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Gallery Ideas for a Home: Preserving Art & Memories

Organizing art and pictures on a wall is harder than it looks, and taking time to talk with an expert can offer valuable knowledge and spark ideas. Whether displaying art, […]

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Repurposed: Bottles Take on a New Life

Like so many great endeavors, Andrea Baker’s hobby of making art out of wine bottles began with a question. The question wasn’t even related to art. In Baker’s job as […]

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Be the Change: Stacey Laub: Empowering Youth

Stacey Laub teaches sixth grade science at Sisson Elementary School in Mt. Shasta, and environmental science online through the University of Phoenix. “Stacey is a fantastic educator and is fabulous […]

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Keeping Your Child’s Love For Writing (Not Texting!) Alive

Glanced at your child’s text messages lately? No? How about her e-mails or online chats? If you take a peek, you’ll find plenty of sentence fragments, emoticons and shortcuts like […]

Help! My Child Isn’t Learning

Sometimes children are born with challenges indicating they will require interventions to reach their potential. Others meet expected developmental milestones as babies, but begin showing behaviors during their toddler and […]

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