Featured School of the Week: A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences strives to create for each child a sustainable, generative, robust learning environment.
2020 Summer Camp Updates
Summer camp planning is always a big focus for parents, but never more than this year when families have been waiting to see what will happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. While summer camps have been approved to begin this June, there have been changes to individual program’s plans and structures. Most in-person camps indicated they …
Readers Respond: New Routines
Thank you to all the readers who shared new routines that they hope stick around.
Safely Open for Business
It may seem like much of the world has stopped, but there are local businesses that are open and finding creative ways to help Portland families during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have adapted with safe options like curbside pickup, local delivery, shipping, individual appointments, Zoom and more. Now is a great time to support the …
GIVEAWAY: Xscape Pod Camping “Patio Pod”
Enter to win a Xscape Pod backyard camping “Patio Pod” for 4!
Essential Worker Child Care Directory
Local providers who are registered to provide emergency child care and currently have openings.
Winner & Top 5: Performing Arts Company
The winners for Performing Arts Companies — and how you can experience the onstage magic at home.
Featured School of the Week: Village Preschool of Portland
Teachers and parents collaborate in a safe and engaging space where children can explore, create and become their most authentic selves.
GIVEAWAY: Three-Month Subscription to Little Folk Activity Box
Enter to win a Little Folk Box subscription for 3 months! We’re giving away a 3-month subscription to Little Folk Boxes! The winner will receive a new box each month full of inspiring sensory materials, early science exploration, age-appropriate math, writing and literacy as well as magical treasures that keep hands busy and learning fun. …
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COVID-19 Resources for Portland Families
Ideas and resources to help your family weather this crisis.
Parents Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Co-Parenting during a Pandemic
From our friends at Gevurtz Menashe Authored by: Kathryn S. Root, family law attorney, Gevurtz Menashe While the world continues to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 virus, if you are involved in a family law dispute, you are likely facing unexpected and unprecedented issues. Given the numerous parenting and financial issues triggered by this …
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Fun Civics and Geography Apps for Kids
Civics education — understanding the fundamental underpinnings of our democracy — is vitally important now more than ever.
Virtual Camps and Classes
If you are looking for ways to educate, entertain and support your kids, check out these options!
Safely Open for Business
These local businesses have adapted with safe options like curbside pickup, local delivery, shipping, individual appointments and Zoom!
Portland-Area Meal Kit Delivery Services
Meal delivery kits help to streamline your dinner prep. Each comes with recipes, all the ingredients you need and—best yet—they’re delivered straight to your door.
Featured School of the Week: Frontier Charter Academy
Frontier Charter Academy is a tuition-free, online non-profit public charter school serving all Oregonians.
Fluffy Penguin Chick Hatches at Oregon Zoo
Fuzzy gray hatchling joins the Humboldt colony at Penguinarium.
Clackamas & Oregon Pediatrics: Protecting the Health of our Patients & Families
Learn how Clackamas & Oregon Pediatrics is adapting during the COVID-19 crisis.
Featured Camp of the Week: Portland Audubon Summer Camp
Kids can explore the beauty and wildlife of our 172-acre Sanctuary, get to know the scenic vistas of Portland’s most gorgeous parks and wildscapes, or spend a week (or more!) camping, hiking and adventuring in the Pacific Northwest.
Featured Camp of the Week: Art Adventures at Catlin Gabel
Art Adventures 2020 is an inclusive, process-oriented, choice-based, and hands-on weekly art camp designed for children going into grades 1-7.
Family-friendly Outings in Portland Parks and Natural Areas
These nature parks are great alternatives to playgrounds!
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids (Free Printable!)
Kids as young as two can begin to help with simple chores around the house.
Meditation and Mindfulness Apps for Kids
Great mediation and mindfulness apps that can help our kids learn ways to cope and manage emotions.
Featured Camp of the Week: Windells and High Cascade Snowboard, Ski and Skateboard Camps
Located just 30 miles east of Portland, their private 28-acre campus is the ultimate summer playground. There’s 70,000 square feet of skateparks (indoor & outdoor), mountain bike trails, dry-slope areas, super trampolines and more!
Outside Discoveries: Teach Kids About Mason Bees
Explore your yard! Learn about pollinators and mason bees.
Musical Parenting 101
Be inspired to add a little bit of music to your child’s life each day in a playful, interactive way.
