North State Parent magazine

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

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The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music: Chico Community Choirs to Perform in Salzburg, Vienna and Prague this Summer

Some of Chico’s best vocalists are heading for the hills – the Alps, that is – on an 11-day tour of Prague, Salzburg and Vienna this summer that will include […]

Just Keep Swimming: The Surprising Benefits of Winter Swim Lessons

The American Red Cross estimates that over 90% of families spend at least some time in the water during the summer months, so it makes sense that summer is the […]

Austin McCoy Takes His Love of Trains to Town – Meet Paradise Depot Museum’s Youngest Docent

Austin McCoy first fell in love with trains when he was 2 years old. He was in his car seat and his mom had come up to a railroad crossing, […]

Train Fun In The North State Giving Thanks For Our Railroads!

Places To Visit To Learn About Trains Railroad Park Resort 100 Railroad Park Rd. Dunsmuir, CA. www.rrpark.com Lodging: (530) 235-4440; Restaurant: (530) 235-4611 Lodging open year-round. Restaurant open October – […]

Empowering Children to Change the World (One Sock at a Time)

My daughter came to me from the foster care system when she was nine years old. Now that she is 12 and adopted, it’s important to her that she help others. […]

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Red Bluff Playgroup Gives Kiddos (and their Parents) a Place to Make New Pals

Mojan Bailey’s son likes to tinker on toy cars with his plastic drill and wrench, but today the 3-year-old takes a break to sit at a toddler table and shape […]

Girl Scouts Of Northern California Helps Girls Find Their Wow!

Meet the new Girl Scout. She hasn’t joined yet but she’s ready for WOW! With 3.2 million members across the globe, Girl Scouts believes every experience should be wow-worthy. In […]

The Crash Reel: Kevin Pearce’s Journey To Recovery

With the rising expectations of sports and the public’s desire to see athletes perform the most daring, seemingly impossible feats, the rate of sports-related brain injuries is increasing. A traumatic […]

Halloween Candy: Beware What Lurks Inside

Every Halloween, you may marvel at the kaleidoscope of colorful candies your children collect when they go trick-or-treating. While you might assume these sweets are harmless, the scary truth is […]

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Are You Playing With Fire? Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike

When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a […]

Soroptimist International: Local Women Making a Difference in the North State

Valerie Sawyers-Stroud spent most of her life working things out on her own. For years, the single mom postponed the dream of pursuing her education so she could focus on […]

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One Mamapreneur’s Story Reflects A National Trend

“I wasn’t doing this for others – I was starting a business for me and my family.”  As the director of Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), I hear this often.  A […]