North State Parent magazine

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

Uniquely Us

Uniquely Us is a unique opportunity to address special needs issues and concerns and to celebrate life. If you have something in particular you would like to read about, please write to pn@northstateparent.com (please include UU in the subject line).

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Preparing for an Emergency When You Have a Medically Fragile Child

With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]

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Adapted Learning Tools Can Help Students Succeed

Adapted learning is a common term in the world of special education, and the tools of adapted learning are helping to revolutionize the way that students learn by transitioning away […]

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Supporting the Siblings of Children with Special Needs

What it’s like to grow up with a sibling with special needs In families of children with special needs, we hear a lot about the importance of providing support for […]

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Strengthen Your Relationship When Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]

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Ableism: Recognizing and Preventing An Outdated, Harmful Belief

Most people are aware of the discrimination that disabled people face daily, but many don’t know that there’s a name for it — ableism. It comes in many forms, and […]

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Adaptive Equipment Helps Children with Special Needs Thrive

When we started our journey as parents of children with special needs over 14 years ago, we quickly realized that the world is not always adapted for our kids. One […]

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Raising Awareness Of Rare Genetic Conditions

February 28 is World Rare Disease Day. This is an annual observance to raise awareness for the 400 million people worldwide affected by rare diseases. Advanced medical technology and research […]

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Special Needs Parenting: Financial Planning for The Future

Financial Planning for Children With Special Needs One of the most challenging aspects of special needs parenting is deciding what will happen to our kids when we’re unable to care […]

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Prescription Pets and Therapy Dogs

Prescription Pets Therapy Dogs Program – Redding, CA The healing power of pets It’s a well-known fact that animals can be therapeutic. Animals not only connect with people in a […]

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The Benefits of Equine Therapy

Triple Creek Ranch and the Benefits of Equine Therapy Equine therapy is a treatment that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Along with riding, people who partake in equine therapy […]

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A Retreat for those with Facial Differences

Craniofacial conditions affect around 600,000 Americans Approximately 600,000 people in the United States live with a craniofacial condition or facial difference. That 600,000 includes two of my children and me. […]

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Parents Of Children With Special Needs Stay Informed – Uniquely Us

School Re-Openings And Educational Rights It’s back-to-school time in the North State, and I think it’s fair to say that the 2020-2021 school year has been on the minds and […]

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