North State Parent magazine

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Covered California: What You Need To Know About The New Healthcare Marketplace

According to the California Healthcare Foundation’s 2012 annual report entitled “California’s Uninsured: Treading Water,” in 2011 nearly 7.1 million people under the age of 65 were not covered by health […]

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Voyage From Ethiopia: A Dad’s Perspective on International Adoption

International adoption is a frustrating, difficult and expensive process, and yet I’m here to recommend it. And for two very good reasons. My daughters. While international adoption made my family […]

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Taking the Leap – Women-Owned Small Businesses on the Rise

Most working women have thought about it: What would it be like to work for yourself? To be the boss and run the show? So you have a great idea […]