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Tips for Families Using Special Education Services During Distance Learning

By FACT Oregon Students, families and teachers are embarking on a new type of educational journey in the 2020-21 school year. With so many uncertainties, now’s a good time to review what we know for students receiving special education services. Students with disabilities who are eligible for special education services are protected by a federal …

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Halloween Fun in the Portland Area

Enjoy a cornucopia of family-friendly Halloween hijinks.

A Positive Approach to Supporting Your Child’s Behavior

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Five steps to improve kids’ behavior from iBehaviorSupport.com

Gear Guide: Puddle-splashing Pants

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So far we’ve been “lucky” that COVID-19 started spreading during an unusually dry spring and summer in Portland. Even if you were trapped at home, you could still head outside for walks around the neighborhood or backyard fun. But the rainy season is coming. Instead of giving up your family’s sanity-saving outdoor time, get your …

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30 Ideas for Kid-Friendly Fall Fun

Fall Fun, Seasons and Holidays, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

This year the season will look and feel different, but we’ve collected some of the quintessential Portland fall fun activities, plus some new ones to try.

A New Age of Modern Day Parenthood

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Gevurtz Menashe shares the legal considerations for adoption, surrogacy and IVF

Beyond Carving: Five New Ways to Use Your Pumpkins

Crafts, Fall Fun, Seasons and Holidays, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Here are five fun and different ways to use those pumpkins, and bonus — they support your child’s development as well!

Portland-Area Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Fall Fun, Seasons and Holidays, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Celebrate fall at one of these local farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other seasonal activities and treats.

Featured School of the Week: German International School

Education, Sponsored, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

The German International School (GIS) is an independent language immersion school located in Beaverton.

Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Internet While Distance Learning

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Use Comcast’s xFI app to keep kids safe on the internet.

The School Budget Breakdown

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Public school funding is complicated. But we explain what you need to know about where the dollars come from and how they are spent.

Posing Tips for Insta-worthy Family Photos

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Posing tips for how to get a gallery full of shareable, printable photos you can cherish for a lifetime.

Make Yarn-Wrapped Halloween Decorations

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Help your child use odds and ends to make sweet, yarn-wrapped Halloween or harvest decorations.

Bookshelf: October Holidays

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Kids’ books that celebrate Halloween or explain the meaning behind Día de los Muertos.

The Time to Teach Kids About Personal Finance is Now

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Here a few tips to start teaching your kids how to make smart financial decisions today, and for the rest of their lives.

October 2020 Digital Issue

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Celebrate all things fall with our October issue.

School Open House Guide

Education, Featured Guides, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Find that perfect fit for the coming year and beyond at one of these Open House events.

Education Guide

Education, Featured Guides, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Find schools, childcare, after-school activities and enrichment programs in our Education Guide.

Help Oregonians Impacted by Wildfire

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If you aren’t able to donate, you may be able to volunteer, help spread the word, or learn more about these organizations and follow them on social media.

Great Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in Portland

Fall Fun, Family Fun, Seasons and Holidays, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Here are some of our favorite places to get hiking in Portland with kids.

Build Your Kindergartner’s Love of Learning — Even If You Are Doing School Online

Education, Parenting, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Encourage your child’s intellectual curiosity and get them eager to learn.

Where to See Farm Animals around Portland

Family Fun, Field Trip, PDX Parent Magazine, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Take animal-loving kids for a meet and greet.

Ask Dr. Doug: Potty Training

Health & Wellness, What's New / By PDX Parent Staff

Q: My son is almost 3 and completely refuses or melts down when we try to work on potty training. My niece turned 2 a few months ago and is completely potty trained. What gives? I really want to be done with diapers. A: 2-year-olds get a bad rap in general — I love watching …

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