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 a Disaster: Trying To Find Calm In The Chaos (Uniquely Us)

By Jennifer Arnold | October 1, 2018

The sky glowed bright orange on the night of July 26, three days after the Carr Fire started in Shasta County. It was the same night the infamous firenado ripped […]

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Living With Communication Disorder – Uniquely Us

By Jennifer Arnold | August 27, 2018

It Can Be A Learning Process For Everyone Last year, my daughter Lilly had an epic meltdown in the car. She was trying to tell me something, but I couldn’t […]

Uniquely Us: A New School Brings New Challenges

By Jennifer Arnold | July 30, 2018

It’s Back-to-School Time This month, thousands of children will head back to school. Many will be attending a new school, which can be nerve-wracking for any kid. For those with […]

Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures

By Jennifer Arnold | May 30, 2018

Uniquely Us – Preparing for Summer Adventures Summer is always a prime time for a family vacation. Over the last 13 years, we’ve taken several trips. Some have gone smoothly; […]

Uniquely Us: The Elusive Date Night

By Jennifer Arnold | April 30, 2018

The Elusive Date Night Orchestrating a date night can be quite a task for any parents. When your kids have special needs, the challenge is even greater, for a multitude […]