We can be blunt with each other here. Kids with autism or Asperger’s frequently stand out as social oddballs. The heartbreak it causes, to the child and to the parent, […]
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First 5 Commissions: Raising the Bar for Early Childhood Development
Something monumental happened for families in California in 1998. With the passing of The Children and Families First Act (Proposition 10), First 5 California, also known as the California Children […]
A Creative Contribution – How Two Moms Are Helping Their Local School
The “Team J Moms” Facebook page says its purpose is “…to ensure our children receive the education they deserve.” The super duo who started the page, Jenelle Walker and Jasmine […]
Bridging The Gap: Providing Clean Water for Millions
Humanitarian projects often sprout from a moment of inspiration then grow with commitment and lots of hard work. Bridging the Gap, founded by Shirley Adams of Chico, followed this pattern. […]
Three Outstanding Family Fairs In The North State
The North State offers numerous special events for children and families during the month of April, including these three outstanding fun and educational fairs held annually in Chico, Redding and […]
The Magic of Healing – Magician Bill Jackson Knows It’s Not a Trick
In 1986 Bill Jackson became one of California’s first Project Magic magicians. Founded and designed by famed illusionist David Copperfield, Project Magic is innovative and simple. Patients with various disabilities […]
Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool & Children’s Performing Arts Program – A Place of Learning and Inspiration
In a setting best described as welcoming and warm, where diversity is honored and creativity abounds, children go about the business of learning with great enthusiasm. Smiling teachers clearly are […]
Art! It’s Fun & Fundamental – Three North State Studios Offer Arts Classes for Healthier, Happier People.
Many people appreciate the enjoyment received from creating art, but probably few understand its benefits to health and happiness. Making art teaches appropriate ways to problem solve and deal with […]
How Does a Small Town & Small School Make Room for Music Education?
McCloud is a small rural town on the southern slope of Mount Shasta. It’s also an exemplary model of promoting arts in education – each year the town proves that […]
Where Adventure, Dreams, and Inspiration Begin – Raven and the Unicorn Children’s Theater
The Raven and the Unicorn Children’s Theater is a proposed 800-seat theater designed specifically for child-centered performing arts programs and educational opportunities. The theater will be the only Leadership in […]
Fostering Creativity – Five North State businesses that can become your family’s “home away from home”
December is a great month to focus on creativity, because it’s happening all the time, whether decorating a home, wrapping a package, baking treats, planning a menu, or even creatively […]
Helping Hands: Giving Back To Those Who Help Our Community This Holiday Season
North State Parent offers our annual Helping Hands holiday section to highlight extraordinary organizations who serve our North State community in meaningful ways. These special organizations assist individuals and families […]
