North State Parent magazine

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

Safety

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Safety and Security in the North State

Thousands of dedicated law enforcement, fire and first responder personnel throughout the North State work hard every day to respond to emergencies and do their best to protect and serve […]

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Water Safety is Essential in the North State

I heard just the quietest little “plip.” I was pregnant with my second child and standing in our above-ground pool, letting the water buoy my enormous belly and relieving my […]

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Staying Safe on Social Media – Eight Ways to Protect Your Kids

Like it or not, social media is an important part of our children’s lives. By the time they are teenagers, 95% of kids have used it and 45% admit to […]

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Strengthening Children After Traumatic Events

Serious traumatic events like the North State wildfires in 2020 and 2021, or suddenly having to move due to family or housing issues can diminish a child’s feelings of trust […]

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Women’s Business Center Helps North State Businesses Find & Navigate Disaster Recovery Resources

Between fires, droughts and a global pandemic, Northern California communities have been through many years of disasters and disaster recovery. At this point in time, there is not a person […]

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Adult Supervision: A Must To Prevent Drowning

As the weather warms up across the North State, families begin flocking to our lakes and rivers to enjoy boating, waterskiing, and swimming. And, with scorching summer temperatures typical in […]

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Nina Natina’s Swim Foundations Builds Swimmers for Life

Nina Natina is busy gearing up to kick off the 2022 season of swim classes and workshops at Swim Foundations. This program provides swim lessons and training resources for swim […]

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Campfire Safety Can Prevent Wildfires and Preserve Forests

Forests are amazing places covering almost a third of the Earth’s land, including over 700 million acres in the United States. Forests are home to a huge variety of plants […]

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Childproof Your Ride – Take Steps to Avoid Hidden Dangers In And Around Cars

As a conscientious parent, you’ve researched and bought the very best car seat with the highest safety ratings. You’ve had your car seat professionally installed by a certified car seat […]

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First Aid Tips to Teach Kids

It is never too early to start teaching your kids basic first aid skills and what to do in an emergency. If your child gets injured, remain calm and talk […]

Beth Grobstein and her son, 8-year-old Crew, know the importance of wearing a helmet.

Wear a Bicycle Helmet – Six Tips For Safety

Not only is riding a bike a rite of passage, representing fun, freedom and fresh air, it’s a healthy pastime that kids and families can enjoy together. Every month, hundreds […]

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Before, During and After a Wildfire

Wildfire Actions What to do BEFORE a wildland fire: Create defensible space to separate your home from flammable vegetation and materials (minimum 100ft PRC 4291). Adhere to all local fire […]

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