PDX Parent September 2018
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Why Is It So Hard to Find Child Care?
If you’re looking for child care and finding it next to impossible, you’re not alone.
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Field Trip: Art Strolls
Portland is home to so many wonderful murals — check out some of these works by BIPOC artists.
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Love Good Musical Theater?
Families in Washington County have a new option when it comes to engaging in youth performing arts programs.
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Ask Dr. Doug: Signs of Depression in Teens
Q: As this pandemic drags on, I am getting worried about my eighth-grader. He’s doing well in school, but I can’t get him very motivated about it. All he wants to do is play video games. He seems sadder at times. How can I best support him? A: I hear you — I think we
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Artist Profile: Jeremy Okai Davis
Find out about the work of this local father and painter.
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The Shot Clock
As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, doctors answer your questions on safety and when your children will be able to get a shot.
Shows to Go: Portland’s Local Performing Arts Programming
Portland’s local performing arts companies have creatively pivoted to offer fun and educational shows for families at home.
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March 2021 Digital Issue
Portlanders of all ages love the arts and that’s just what we are celebrating in our March issue.
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Kids Can Cook: Knife Skills & White Turkey Chili Recipe
Help your child learn the essential cooking skills of slicing and chopping with tips from the staff at Basics Market.
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School is Online for Now, But Kids Still Need Their Vaccines
It’s important to get your child’s vaccinations by February 17, 2021. That’s the state’s deadline for children to get vaccinated so they can continue to attend school, in person or online.
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Featured Camp of the Week: Camp GOTR, Hosted by Girls on the Run
Camp GOTR ‘s spring break camp provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for 3rd-5th grade girls of all abilities to develop self-confidence and learn social-emotional skills.
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Featured School of the Week: Multnomah Playschool
Nestled amongst the trees in Southwest Portland is Multnomah Playschool, Oregon’s longest running parent cooperative preschool.
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Tech Guidelines for Kids and Tweens
We reached out to Anne Bryan, CEO of Circle, a company that helps parents manage and monitor their children’s screen time, for suggestions of age-appropriate tech use for kids and tweens. Bryan is mother to four boys ages 17 and older, and also a former chair and current member of the Beaverton School Board. Here’s
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Beautiful New Black History Books for 2021
Thank you to Green Bean Books for these nonfiction picks to read with kids during Black History Month — and all year long.
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Ask Dr. Doug: Baby Rashes
Babies have lots of normal rashes after they are born.
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Ask the Middle School Counselor: Supporting Your LGBTQ Kid
“He hasn’t come out, but I think my sixth-grade son is gay.”
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Free Preschool Passed! Now What?
Multnomah County voters approved the Preschool for All measure last November. That means universal preschool will be coming to a neighborhood near you — eventually.
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Cool to be Kind: Kids’ Books on Kindness
Sure, February is all about romantic love, but we also want to celebrate the love for others that shines through simple acts of kindness. Kim Tano, the children’s book buyer at Powell’s City of Books, helped us out by selecting her favorite kids’ books on kindness for toddlers to tweens. (And, good news: The Burnside,
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GIVEAWAY: Kelli Welli Kids’ Music & Activity Gift Box
We are excited to giveaway a kids’ party in a box!
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Hand Pies
We debut a new column that helps kids develop kitchen skills. First up: rolling out pie dough!
Featured School of the Week: Opal Beginning School
Applications for Opal Beginning School, a tuition-based, early childhood learning community for 3-5-year-olds in SW Portland, are available beginning Monday, February 1.
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Care in the Time of Corona
By Portland Children’s Museum This article originally appeared in Museum@Home, Portland Children’s Museum’s biweekly email of early childhood resources for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond! Subscribe today for curated @Home Experiences, reading collections, and social-emotional support delivered right to your inbox. Catch-up or revisit past email issues, and share your @Home creations on social
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Parent Hacks: Keeping Kids Safe Online
The Xfinity App has a robust selection of features to limit access to harmful websites and limit screen time. It’s also great way to start the conversation about internet safety.
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Kid-Friendly Winter Fun in Portland, OR
Whether you want to take advantage of the winter weather, or snuggle down for some cozy fun, there is lots to do in Portland during the winter with kids.
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Escape The Screen! 5 Awesome Activities
Here are some ideas for fun, easy activities your kids can do outside —with or without you.
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Featured School of the Week: St. Rose School
From our friends at St. Rose School DISCOVER THE LITTLE SCHOOL WHERE BIG THINGS HAPPEN Since 1913, St. Rose School has helped raise saints and scholars in a small community centered on Catholic faith and values. We provide a comprehensive pre-k through eighth grade education that includes art, music, PE and much more, helping to
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Music and Play, Every Day
Try a free class and experience the magic firsthand!
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January 2021
The first-ever PDX Parent City Guide is here! Get an in-depth look at neighborhoods from across the quadrants.
