North State Parent magazine

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

Health & Nutrition

Navigating Summer in the North State when Most Water Activities are not an Option

How to Throw a Sensory Safe Birthday Party

When the Game Ends: Helping Your Young Athlete Rebuild Identity After Injury

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Medical Trauma in Children: How Parents Can Help with Healing

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Why Eat Organic?

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flowers and produce and beautiful handcrafts for Marigold Marketplace in Durham.

Reading Food Labels: Helping Your Teens Make Healthy Choices

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New Program Improves Surgery Experience for Neurodiverse Children

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Daylight Saving Time and Children’s Sleep: Why the Clock Change Hits Families Hard

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Empathy and Aging: Navigating Changes in Your Parents’ Later Years

Grief can take many forms and spring from a variety of challenging experiences. But no matter the source of grief, those who grieve need to be heard and acknowledged.

Grief isn’t Just About Death: The losses we don’t talk about

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How Music Therapy Helps Teens with Disabilities Manage Stress and Emotion

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LETTING GO without LOSING SLEEP: Finding the Right Balance of Teen Independence

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Make Friends Like Your Life Depends On It

Helpful Resources

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Childhood Cancer Patient Support

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Childhood Diabetes Patient Support

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Childhood Illness Patient Support

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Children’s Low Cost/No Cost Health Insurance

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) & Organic Produce Deliveries

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Dental: Low-Cost Clinics & Resources

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Dental: Pediatric Dentistry

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Farm Trails

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Farmers & Growers Markets

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Fitness Centers & Clubs

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Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support

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Hotlines

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Lactation Services

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Medical Care

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Mental & Emotional Health

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Occupational Therapy

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Pilates

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Smoking Cessation & Substance Abuse Help

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Speech Therapy

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U-Pick Farms

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Vision Therapy, Screenings & Pediatric Eye Exams

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YMCAs

FARMERS-MARKET

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Farm School Learning Adventures

Localicious: Sweet Cottage “Pie Lady” Serves Up Slices Of Handmade Goodness

Localicious: Snacks that Go

Thankful for Farmers

Localicious: The Tradition of Giving