North State Parent

3 weeks ago | northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold

When Anderson resident Jordan Heberlein learned his daughter Brooklynn would be born with Down syndrome, he had no idea how deeply it would transform his life, not only as a father, but as an advocate. His parenting journey, from the early stages of uncertainty to his involvement in the special needs community today, shaped and continues to guide how he shows up for his daughter and other families who are walking a similar path.

3 weeks ago | northstateparent.com | Kate Hiller

For Tara Ellis, “home” has never been just a structure. “It’s a feeling, a foundation and a place of belonging.” Tara shares. “A home is where you connect with your family in the deepest way—your safe place to land at the end of the day.”            Though she always felt a calling toward real estate, building a home with her husband, Brandon, came first. “I stayed home with our two boys, Jake and Ty, when they were young, and then began studying for my real estate license,” she recalls.

3 weeks ago | northstateparent.com | Rebecca Hastings

The holiday popped up on the calendar almost as suddenly as my children asked what it was. I had that mom moment when I realized I had two choices: I could choose to dismiss the question and move on or I could admit that I didn’t know and suggest we find out more. It can be hard when children ask about something that we don’t know a lot about. The good news is that it’s the perfect way to connect and learn about something together.

2 months ago | northstateparent.com | Rebecca Hastings

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, let’s release these unhelpful expectations and replace them with truths that bring freedom, grace and joy. Why We Need to Let It Go:There’s a cultural expectation that moms should be available 24/7, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. But running on empty helps no one.

2 months ago | northstateparent.com | Kate Hiller

Darla Lawrence can relate to children who feel like their environment is out of control. Raised with a tumultuous home-life, Darla didn’t start to find order and balance until she met her husband, Seth, at Willits High School. “Seth gradually introduced me to Tehama County, his family farm and a more stable lifestyle and, with those elements combined, it all began to feel like ‘home.’” After 32 years together, Seth and Darla have built a legacy that extends beyond their own three sons.