North State Parent magazine

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

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Doesn’t Bug Me

I remember the afternoon when one of our girls, a toddler at the time, brought me a treasure from our yard clutched in her chubby hand. Holding her fist up to […]

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May’s Bike to School Day: The Fun & Freedom of a Bicycle

Why do kids love to ride bicycles? With Bike Month celebrations taking place across the country in May, it’s a great time to take a ride with your favorite kids […]

Red Bluff Dance Student Accepted in Joffrey Ballet Programs

North State Parent congratulates 16-year-old Dance Red Bluff student Joseph Howarth, who recently became one of only 75 dancers accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School’s four-year  New York conservatory. After […]

Dancers Shine in April at Three Showcase Events

Come be inspired! April boasts three weekends of events that showcase North State dancers and choreographers in performances at three locations: On April 5 and 6, Keeping Dance Alive! at […]

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Young Children Tell Us Where They Like To Play

Loki, age 5, says, “I like to do all kinds of things like play with the toy pirate ship and the squishy blue caterpillar toy.” His mom Bonnie loves Sunny […]

The Benefits and Memories of Adventure Travel; Mud, Sweat and Gears: A Rowdy Family’s Canadian Adventure on Seven Wheels

In the summer of 2005, writer and gonzo cyclist Joe Kurmaskie rode his bike across the United States with his two young sons in tow. Kurmaskie was motivated by the […]

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Chico Montessori Children’s House Celebrates Its 40th Year of Educating the Young Child

Located near Parkview Elementary School and within walking distance of Bidwell Park, Chico Montessori Children’s House has been an important educational choice for parents wanting an exceptional pre-school experience for […]

The Yellow Door Presents: Chico Walks for Autism

April 7th brings an opportunity to show your support to individuals in our community with autism, and their families, on a 5k walk that begins and ends at beautiful Bidwell […]

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Two North State Organizations Focus On Healthy Eyes, Clear Vision

  Watching a sunset, seeing the faces of children and loved ones, or the simple view of flower-filled grassy knolls are all pleasures in life that some people risk losing […]

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Make A Lasting Impression With A New Door

Many people may not be able to buy a dream home or do a complete home remodel in the current slow economy, but one affordable way to spruce up a […]

Heating Bills Leaving You Cold? The Benefits of Mini-Split, Heat Pumps.

Most people have heard of heat pump technology. More and more these days, heat pumps are providing both heating and cooling for homes and businesses. Traditionally in the U.S., heat […]

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Solar Thermal Water Heating: Efficient and Green

Solar thermal is considered a renewable and green resource for hot water heating. A solar water heating system captures the warmth of the sun, transfers that heat to water, and […]

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