North State Parent magazine

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

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July 2020

Photography: Francesca Murgia Photography, a Chico photographer and visual storyteller specializing in: newborn, motherhood, and family photography She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. (530)809-1266 On the Cover: Clinton and Alonzo Woodcox enjoy a quiet walk on the beach.  The July 2020 Digital Edition talks about your child's beach questions, family fun cycling, and even has some guidelines to help you choose a school.

June 2020

Photography: Photographer Katie Drake snapped this darling photo at Book Family Farm, Katie’s childhood home and favorite backdrop. Katie, who has a husband and three children, specializes in child and family portraits. Find Katie’s work at www.facebook.com/katiedrakephotography On the Cover: Men today are redefining the role of father, dismissing the idea that fathers are best known for roughhousing and silly jokes. Today’s fathers are partners and teachers, support systems and active participants in each aspect of their family’s day to day lives. Kevin and Leah joyfully share the responsibilities of raising their children Eliana and Owen and both parents a vital part of the dynamic duo of parenthood. 

May 2020

Photography: Francesca Murgia Photography, visual storyteller specializing in newborn, motherhood, and family photography. She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. Order holiday sessions now for the best seasonal results. Ph: (530)809-1266 On the Cover: Francesca Murgia, a Chico photographer, and her children Alonzo (age 7) and Aliciana (age 2) enjoy hiking, biking, camping, swimming and the beauty of flowers. They loved their visit to Pine Creek Flowers. Fragrant and colorful, fresh-cut flowers from Pine Creek can be found at Chico-area farmers' markets and some specialty stores.

April 2020

Photography: Photography is about relationships. “When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image, I know why I am a photographer. There is something magical about catching a glimpse of the best in someone,” says photographer Betsey Walton. For more of her images go to: www.bwaltonphotography.com On the Cover: Siblings Violet, Henry and Haven Keck create a warm embrace filled with love and family and the promise of the future. Welcoming a new baby is a family milestone!  

March 2020

Photography: Nicole Roberts Photography. Nicole specializes in family photography, on location or in her beautiful, spacious 3,200-square-foot studio near downtown Chico. In addition to capturing special moments with your growing family, her full-service studio offers framing, prints, fine art and more. Visit www.nicolerobertsphoto.com for more information or contact Nicole at (530) 895-8000. On the Cover: James and Jillian Lopez enjoy camping, movie nights and board games with their children Lila, age 5 and Jared, age 2. The Lopez Family have just completed a remodel on their own home. The home pictured here is the Little Chapman Mansion.

February 2020

Photography: Nicole Roberts Photography. Nicole specializes in family photography, on location or in her beautiful, spacious 3,200-square-foot studio near downtown Chico. In addition to capturing special moments with your growing family, her full-service studio offers framing, prints, fine art and more. Contact Nicole at (530) 895-8000. On the Cover: Growth and grins are shared by Ava Vanella, age 6, and her pediatrician, Anna Robertson, DO, FAAP, during a health check-up at Chico Pediatrics. Ava enjoys art, singing and dancing and her health is important to her dream of being an American Ninja Warrior.

January 2020

Photography: Betsey Walton Photography. Photography is about relationship. "When the people, their expressions, and their joy all come together in an image,  I know why I am a photographer. There is something magical about catching a glimpse of the best in someone," says photographer Betsey Walton. On the Cover: Peyton Lahey, Avery Brown and Raenen Salter have enjoyed the benefits and creative expression of dance.

December 2019

Photography: Francesca Murgia Photography, visual storyteller specializing in newborn, motherhood and family photography. She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. Order holiday sessions now for the best seasonal results. Ph: (530)809-1266 On the Cover: These three Chico brothers enjoy the quality family time they spend together! Dredyn, age 8, also plays basketball and is currently participating in several basketball programs. Chandler, age 5,  takes music lessons for both keyboard and guitar. Angelo, age 3, loves playing with his big brothers most of all!

November 2019

North State Parent Photography: Francesca Murgia Photography, visual storyteller specializing in newborn, motherhood, and family photography. She authentically documents that you have not only lived but you have loved. Order holiday sessions now for the best seasonal results. Ph: (530)809-1266. On the Cover: Sisters Ella, 9, and Sadie, 12, enjoy an autumn afternoon in Bidwell Park, Chico, CA, with their mother Andrea Rioux-Coner and grandmother Brenda Rioux. Andrea, an LCSW/Trauma Social Worker, and her husband Jake, a fire-medic, value family and make time in their busy schedules to ensure that grandparent-bonding activities are part of their children’s lives.  

October 2019

North State Parent - October 2019 Issue Photography: Crystal Amen Photography. Crystal started her photography adventure four years ago; she specializes in all aspects of photography. Crystal has three young daughters that love to be her models when she isn’t photographing clients. Crystal lives in Anderson, CA, where she and her husband raise about 30 head of cattle. On the Cover: Nikola Hawes enjoys working alongside her husband Greg on the Historic Hawes Farm and they include their kids in daily tasks as much as possible. Nikola was honored to work with the Jeremy Stoke family in designing this year’s corn maze in honor of firefighter Jeremy, who lost his life in the Carr Fire in Redding. Come over to the farm and celebrate Jeremy’s life by exploring the maze.

September 2019

Photography: Queena Xu for Girl Scouts of Northern California. On the Cover: With over one hundred years of skill-building and adventure programming for girls, Girl Scouts is empowering the leaders of tomorrow. Girl Scouts recently introduced forty-two new badges in STEM fields like cybersecurity, robotics, programming, and citizen science, as well as outdoor adventures such as backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and rock climbing. Learn more about Girl Scouts of Northern California and get involved at www.gsnorcal.org.  

August 2019

Photography: Crystal Amen Photography. Crystal started her photography adventure four years ago; she specializes in all aspects of photography. Crystal has three young daughters that love to be her models when she isn’t photographing clients. Crystal lives in Anderson, CA, where she and her husband raise about 30 head of cattle. On the Cover: Tehama County homeschoolers Selah Martin, Sarah Hiller, and Emmalyne Stultz have teamed up for learning adventures since they were toddlers. The North State offers endless opportunities for schooling, both in and out of traditional schools. Let’s help our children thrive, as these three have, in learning environments tailored to their individual needs.
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