North State Parent magazine

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

Animals

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Finding Your Best Pet

When Erica Galligan’s children were young, her family tried adopting a dog, but allergies forced the family to return him to the breeder. They found alternative pets, starting with a […]

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Lou Wegner: Kids Against Animal Cruelty

18-year-old actor and activist Lou Wegner is the founder of the national movement Kids Against Animal Cruelty. He currently lives and works in Southern California. NSP: What you are most […]

Josh, Kathi, and Heather Parker of Hooves for Harmony offer love, patience and  horse-savvy learning experiences for children. Sisco the Horse cooperates earnestly as 2-year-old Ansel takes a ride.

Special Horses Help Special People – Therapeutic Horseback Riding Benefits All Involved

Heather Parker, owner and founder of Hooves for Harmony in Anderson, is deeply passionate about therapeutic horseback riding. When asked how Hooves for Harmony has changed her life, she answers […]

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Horse-Crazy Kids – Help Make Their Equine Dreams Come True

“I want a pony!” You may have heard this classic refrain from your own child recently. Many children go through an obsessive horse phase. As a horse-loving eight-year-old, I lavished our […]

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New-Puppy Success – Suggestions for Navigating the First Days

Nothing makes a house feel like a home and bonds a family together better than a scampering young bundle of fur, grrrs and face-licks. But let’s keep things real, folks. […]

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In The Company of Horses – Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Focuses On Solutions

For thousands of years, people have enjoyed a special bond with horses. We admire them for their beauty, strength and intelligence. They are valuable to us both as work animals […]

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A Dog In The Family – A Guide To Knowing If The Time Is Right

Dogs! They offer the qualities of affection, loyalty and a sense of adventure, and can be a great addition to your family…but when? Your kids may think the right time […]

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