Getaway: Waldport & Yachats
It’s easy to keep a safe distance from others while visiting the beautiful natural scenery in the coastal towns of Waldport and Yachats.
Helping Teens and Tweens Ease Their COVID-19 Worries
Surveys and studies have shown that the mental health fallout of COVID-19 has greatly impacted teens and tweens.
A Sweet Bit of Magic at Unicorn Bake Shop
Make your kiddo’s birthday (or any day!) a little more enchanting with a kaleidoscope-colored treat from Unicorn Bake Shop.
Distance-learning Resources for the Fall
Here’s where you can find free school supplies and extra support for distance learning.
A New Path for the Zoo: Visiting during COVID-19
The Oregon Zoo has reopened with COVID-19 precautions in place. Will your kids still like it? Our editor finds out.
Kid to Know: On-the-spot Reporter
Eddy Binford-Ross was tear-gassed by federal officers as she reported on Portland’s George Floyd demonstrations for her high school newspaper.
We Recommend: A Is For Ally Poster
Local mom and creative genius Taimani Emerald illustrated an ABCs poster that should be hanging in every kid’s room — A is for Ally. Each letter of the alphabet represents a talking point: G for gentrification, O for oppression. The words came from discussions Emerald had with other BIPOC moms. In an Instagram post, …
Kids’ Books to Calm Worries
The pandemic, shutdown, economic turmoil and very violent images of police brutality we’ve experienced over the past few months — that’s more than enough to make anyone feel worried and anxious. And kids are not immune to anxiety. So we asked Kim Tano, the children’s-book buyer at Portland institution Powell’s City of Books, to recommend …
COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots
In those first few weeks of shutdown, the last place most parents wanted to be with their kids was a doctor’s office. But pediatric clinics around the metro area are taking COVID-19 safety and prevention seriously, and say parents should bring in kids to well-child checks and other routine appointments. Here’s a look at just …
Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19
We highlight some of the Portlanders helping others in our community during these uncertain times.
Kids to Know: Oregon’s Top Volunteers
Recent Roosevelt graduate Kaiya Laguardia of Portland and 13-year-old Jacob Van of Beaverton were named Oregon’s top youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Kaiya produced a 16-minute documentary video on the movement opposing the construction of a military base …
Review: El Inka, a Carb-lover’s Dream
Peruvian dishes from the reopened El Inka please the whole family, especially a starch-loving mom and kid.
Wands Out: Wizards Unite Mobile App
Harry Potter fans will dive right into the augmented reality game Wizards Unite.
PDX Parent Survey Results on Distance Learning
Readers tell us about their experience with online distance learning this spring.
A Different 4th of July
Ideas to honor the meaning of Independence Day and take action to make our community truly more equitable.
PDX Arts & Crafts Studios Adapt to COVID-19
Local art studios are inspiring creativity and keeping connected with families.
Family Volunteering from Home
If you are in a position to help, here are some ways that you can volunteer from home and get the whole family involved.
Fun Projects Your Kids Will Love!
Even the most crafty among us are running out of projects to keep the kids busy at home.
Sanity-saving Tips for Parents During COVID-19
Tips from local mental health professionals for helping you keep mentally steady during this incredibly stressful time.
Creative Kids’ Birthday Ideas in a Pandemic
Ideas for every budget to celebrate a #stayathome birthday.
Review: Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Perfectly fried chicken, kid-approved sides and quick service make Ezell’s Famous Chicken a hit. EDITOR’S NOTE: We reviewed Ezell’s before Governor Brown closed restaurant dining. Currently Ezell’s is open for pickup or delivery through Door Dash. Oprah’s favorite fried chicken recently moved into a space in Tigard, right next to Washington Square mall. So my …
Easy Stress-baking with Kids Recipes
There’s a reason flour was one of the first things to fly from the shelves when Governor Brown issued a stay at home order: baking can be a way to relax — and a way to feel control over your life, even if just for a little bit. Plus you’ve got something tasty to eat …
Prepared Meals Delivered to Your Door
Raise your hand if you are tired of cooking. 🙋🏻♀️ Getting take out is a fun diversion, and a great way to support local small businesses, but it can get spendy very quickly. Enter fully prepared meal services. You can head online, select your meals, and then — someone else cooks them! And most of …
Subscription Box Review: kidstir
Monthly cooking boxes from kidstir aim to get your kids excited about working in the kitchen and making smart food choices.
At-home Science Experiments
Find loads of ideas for at-home science experiments that perfectly balance fun and education!
