What does it mean to be adopted? The definition is “to take by choice into a relationship; especially as one’s own child.” Many adopted children will tell you that they […]
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Holiday Meals: Shaping Healthful Year-Round Eating Habits
Although most of us look forward to the holidays, no one looks forward to the consequences of overindulging in the unhealthy food options that have become commonplace at festive mealtimes. […]
Your Local Library is a Hub of Activity
If a library isn’t your idea of the “happening place” in town, it’s time to walk back through the doors of your local branch. Gayle Harrington, Cottonwood’s director of library […]
A Heart For Giving
As a mother, I believe one of the most valuable gifts that I can give to my children is a heart for giving. In a society that places immense value […]
Anniversary Staff Recipe Picks
We’re Celebrating! North State Parent magazine has a small and friendly staff of local parents, who, like many of you, are committed to nurturing families. Thank you for 23 years and growing strong! Our mission […]
The Tehama County Library Costume Swap Makes Recycling Fun
The Tehama County Library Reduce, Reuse, Re-scare Costume Swap Makes Recycling Creative Fun! Princesses, pirates, skeletons, fairies, cowboys, and more … kids can find what they need to become a […]
Taxes for Success: Advice for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
When considering the venture of starting a business, people are often curious about the tax advantages and disadvantages. There are several options that business owners can take advantage of when […]
Empowering Women: North State Resources for Women
Good news for female entrepreneurs: according to Jefferson Economic Development Institute Executive Director Nancy Swift, “Women-owned and small businesses are the fastest-growing part of our country’s economy.” And even better […]
Pumpkin Parlor Mystery
When Marvin Root and his family decorated their front yard with pumpkins in the fall of 2010, they never anticipated the mysterious occurrences that would follow or the whimsical tradition […]
The Marvelous Misunderstood Bat
What hangs upside down, loves mosquitoes and sleeps all day? A bat, of course! Bats have been both revered and feared, by ancient and modern folk alike. They have carried […]
