North State Parent magazine

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

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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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Gallery Ideas for a Home: Preserving Art & Memories

Organizing art and pictures on a wall is harder than it looks, and taking time to talk with an expert can offer valuable knowledge and spark ideas. Whether displaying art, […]

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Repurposed: Bottles Take on a New Life

Like so many great endeavors, Andrea Baker’s hobby of making art out of wine bottles began with a question. The question wasn’t even related to art. In Baker’s job as […]

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Then And Now: What School Nurses Do

The history of school nursing reflects changes as vast as those in any other medical profession. It began with a single focus: keeping children in school. Today, nurses are responsible […]

Creating & Preserving Memories – Women in the North State Learn the Art of Card Making and Scrapbooking while Having Fun!

For a lot of women, especially moms, it’s important to find some free time in daily life for socializing. Finding a hobby where they can develop creativity and socialize at […]