North State Parent magazine

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

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Listos: Vital Emergency Information for California Families

We’ve made it through the summer heat and wildfires. After what is turning out to be a lovely, mild fall, many in the North State will need to prepare to […]

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Simple Habits That Keep Romance Alive When You’re a Busy Parent

I’ll never forget the acquaintance with older children who advised me — pregnant with my first child — to take care of my marriage during the first few years of […]

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Fabulous Feast-ivities

For foodies looking for an excuse to go nuts this holiday season, there are plenty of lesser-known holidays inviting you to celebrate. Bakers, candymakers and home chefs can rejoice, regardless […]

At Siskiyou ice rink you can skate outdoors at the foot of majestic Mount Shasta.

Holiday Celebrations in the North State – Fun Ways to Spark YOUR Family’s Holiday Spirit

Marvel at the Holiday Lights Redding Garden of Lights, Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Botanical Gardens Nov. 17-Jan.9. Wed-Sun, 11am-9pm. $15-$25, free for children under 4. Walk down winding paths […]

Hanukkah and the miracle of lights, symbolized by the eight candles of the menorah, is celebrated around the world.

Holiday Celebrations Around the World

I grew up in a mixed faith household, and as such, I celebrated a little bit of everything with different people. The older I got, the more curious I became […]

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Perfect Pairings to Make Your Holidays Sweeter

Three area bakeries, with husband-and-wife teams, are serving up baked perfection for the holidays – Visit their websites for your seasonal orders When Pie Meets Bread, Redding – Nathan and […]

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Presence over Presents

The holiday season is here again, and many parents find themselves scrambling to shop for all of the important people in their lives. Shopping for the perfect gift for your […]

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Buy Fair Trade: What it Means and How You can Make a Difference

Did you drink a cup of coffee or eat a piece of chocolate today? Choosing Fair Trade coffee and chocolate can mean five times the pay for a farmer in […]

Wendy Dickens, MSW, is Executive Director of First 5 Shasta and a volunteer firefighter. She believes in the importance of starting fire prevention awareness early, and teaching young children the basics.

Becoming A Volunteer Firefighter

Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an excellent way to pay forward into the community. It takes hard work, training and commitment. The first step is to contact your area fire […]

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Five North State Dads Who Balance Family and Community

Jake Nolen and his wife of ten years, Emily, own and run No-Side Music, a music lesson and recording studio, from their home in Chico. The couple also are the […]

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My Mother’s Day Won’t Revolve Around My Kids And I Refuse To Feel Guilty About It

Like orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough […]

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Four Women Farmers Continue The North State Legacy of Joyful Growing

From flowers to onions and seeds to goats, four women farmers in the North State are continuing this region’s legacy of farming the land and connecting with their communities. Kalan […]

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