North State Parent magazine

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

Parenting

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Beyond the Sex Talk

Helping Parents Navigate Conversations about Consent I’m concerned about our children and their ability to make sense of sexuality in our confusing world where accusations are becoming more common; a […]

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Back to School

Back-to-school is always a complicated time of year for families. Everyone is on varying levels of looking forward to it or dreading going back. Often, it’s a mix of both! […]

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Paragliding Papa Takes To The Sky

Siskiyou County Dad Takes To The Sky And Becomes A Better Parent For some kids, the name “Dad” connotes a hero who can do anything but fly. However, for Elliot, […]

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Teaching Kids About Kindness: Small Gestures to Put Smiles on People’s Faces

  Amid our busy lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the little things we can do to make the world a gentler, kinder place for others. As […]

Fun Educational Websites You Won’t Want Your Kids to Miss: Websites That Take the Work Out of Learning

Limiting the time kids spend on the computer in this digital era can be a daunting task. But there are plenty of fun educational sites kids will love that make […]

Foster Care & Adoption

There are disadvantaged children and youth in our Upper California community that need the help of loving and supportive families. Thousands of children in the state are waiting for adoptive […]

Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes

What does it mean to be adopted? The definition is “to take by choice into a relationship; especially as one’s own child.” Many adopted children will tell you that they […]

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A Heart For Giving

As a mother, I believe one of the most valuable gifts that I can give to my children is a heart for giving. In a society that places immense value […]

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The Benefits of Early Second Language Learning

As I approach the classroom to pick up my kids, I can hear children’s voices but the dialogue isn’t clear.  Judging by the giggles and loud chatter I can tell […]

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Creative Back-To-School Traditions To Start This Year

The years seem to pick up speed as your child gets older. One minute he’s getting on the bus for kindergarten, and in the blink of an eye he’s walking […]

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Homeschooling Your Children: The Many Approaches and Benefits

Homeschooling is, in its simplest definition, educating a child outside the boundaries of a formal school. It typically means that parents take responsibility for their child’s education. Many people are […]

Science Fair Projects: Tackling the Challenge of Choosing a Good Research Question

If you are a student, you may have discovered that one of the most challenging parts of the science fair process is choosing a researchable topic that is both relevant […]