From our friends at Gevurtz Menashe Written by Tiffany J. Jensen, mom of two, and a family law attorney at Gevurtz Menashe. She is a member of the Oregon, Washington and Idaho State Bar(s) and focuses her practice exclusively on family law issues including divorce, child support, and custody and parenting issues. The holidays can […]
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PDX Parent is excited to give away four tickets to the Oregon Symphony Kids Concert The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Join the Oregon Symphony for The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra on Sunday, February 2 at 2 pm. We’ll spirit the young audience away for a musical adventure inside the orchestra with
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Let Parent Child Preschools Organization connect your child to a school that nurtures their developing brain!
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Founded in 1947, Tucker Maxon is a school “Where Every Child has a Voice.”
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Published as Play Room in the January 2019 Print Issue of PDX Parent Top 5 Ice Skating Rinks 1. Brave the elements at Hillsboro’s seasonal open-air rink now through January 5 at Jerry Willey Plaza’s Winter Village. The pace is gentle, the twinkle lights are abundant, and newbie skaters large and small can hitch rides
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800+ listings in categories like Education, Family Fun, Health Care, and Professional Services.
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Review of NWCT’s Holiday Extravaganza “Cinderella”
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Published as Play Room in the December 2019 magazine Kid to Know: The AI Master versus Cancer Watch out, pancreatic cancer. 14-year-old Rishab Jain is coming for you. The ninth grader at Westview High School in Portland recently took home a technology award at the Broadcom MASTERS 2019, a program of the Society for Science
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From our friends at Music Together® of Portland Music Together of Portland invites you to bring the light of music into your family’s life this winter! Discover the joy of singing, dancing, and playing with your little one in a wonderful community of music-making families. Music Together classes are informal, engaging, and all about fun!
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From our friends at Trackers Earth Trackers Earth award-winning summer camps have something for everyone. Whether you’re a: Ranger, stealthing through the forest, tracking animals, and learning the art of archery; Or a Mariner, navigating our waterways, and fishing and foraging on the river’s shores; Or perhaps you’re a Wilder, tending to the homestead, and caring
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Peacock Lane Set to Awe Visitors
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Winter fun awaits you in this Southern Oregon mountain town, nestled right near the California border. Even in wintery driving conditions, you can travel safely if you follow a few key road-safety rules — check our Arriving Safely section at the end of the article for details. Without any stops (or inclement weather), you’ll get
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We’ve scoured Portland’s toy shops for the coolest kid gifts around, no matter your budget. And don’t miss our presents with a purpose and roundup of gifts of experience the whole family can enjoy. Under $20 Suyon nontoxic, peel-off nail polish dries quickly and goes beyond pink and purple to include, green, blue, yellow and
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Published as Play Room in PDX Parent magazine Top 5: Cafés for Cocoa Foam Art Cocoa season is in full swing! Keep this cold-weather kid-pick fresh by visiting one of our city’s top stops for hot chocolate foam art. From tulips and unicorns to personalized monograms, these baristas take pride in their liquid artistry —
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Why did we decide to do a family dining guide? Because we love eating writing about food. And Portland’s legendary restaurant scene is not just for kidless 20-somethings. Family-friendly options abound in every quadrant for every type of cuisine imaginable. So whether you’re craving perfect croissants, off-the-wall pizza or comforting soup dumplings — we’ve got
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The Circus Project is proud to invite you to Gravity Defiant, a touching circus-theatre production exploring themes of identity and the invisible forces that shape our lives. Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 pmThe Circus Project, 1420 NW 17th Ave #388 Gravity Defiant uses trapeze, tightwire, aerial fabric and dance to
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MUSEUM INFO Address: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR 97365. Website: aquarium.org. Hours: Winter: 10 am-5 pm; summer: 10 am-6 pm. Admission: Adults (18-64): $24.95; seniors (65+): $19.95; young adults (13-17): $19.95; children (3-12): $14.95. Infants and toddlers (0-2) are free. Museum Café: Yes! Ferry Slip Café. Camps/Classes: aquarium.org/education/on-site-school-programs. Reciprocal Membership: Yes! Visit aquarium.org/membership-reciprocity
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MUSEUM INFO Address: 27490 SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville, OR 97070. Website: worldofspeed.org. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 9 am-5 pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays. Admission: Adults: $10; seniors (63+), students, veterans and active military (with valid ID): $8.50; youth (6-12): $5. Kids 5 and under, and members are free. Camps/Classes: worldofspeed.org/camps. Inclusivity Information: worldofspeed.org/hours-admission. Get Social: facebook.com/worldofspeedUSA/
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Since 1955, Village Preschool of Portland has been bringing families together for exceptional and affordable co-operative education with a strong central value: the importance of play!
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From our friends at German International School Fall Open House October 29, 4 pm-5:30 pm Looking for school options for your child? Are you interested in a closer look at what happens in a school day? Visit GIS and meet the teachers, hear what happens each day in their programs and learn about the unique
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From our friends at Oregon Symphony Oregon Symphony Kids Series presents Castles and Wizards Sunday, November 10, 2019 Make sure to grab your wand and don your finest wizarding robes for this magical performance! Music from Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and more will enchant concert-goers of all ages. This Kids Concert features: Norman
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The Franciscan Montessori Earth School has been on the leading edge of Montessori education since 1977. As an accredited pre-K through grade 8 Catholic Montessori school, they serve children ages 2 ½ to 14 from the greater Portland-Vancouver area.
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Tutors and learning centers have expertise working individually or in small groups to meet your children’s needs. Here are some in the Portland area to help with your family’s educational journey.
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From our friends at Cedarwood Waldorf School Connect with Cedarwood every Friday morning this fall! Cedarwood isn’t just a school. It’s a place for the whole family to learn and grow and connect with community. Located just five minutes from downtown Portland in the historic Lair Hill Neighborhood, Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the
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Published as Play Room in PDX Parent magazine Top 5: Candy-free Handouts Whether you want neighborhood kids to have allergy-friendly treats or just can’t stand the thought of more candy in your house, here are some ideas for no-sugar swag to pass out to trick-or-treaters on October 31. 1. Mini Play-Doh containers. 50 for
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By Carmen Ripley Wilson, owner of Beanstalk Children’s Resale As parents, we know that our children go through their clothing and shoes quicker than we can do the laundry – and our bank account can’t always keep up. Real money is saved when you buy used. With high-quality clothing, shoes, books to enjoy, toys to
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From our friends at Bridges Middle School Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential — in a loving, nurturing atmosphere centrally located in downtown Portland. Bridges’ small class settings for 5th-8th graders incorporate individualized academics with social skills, therapies, and support that
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From our friends at Frontier Charter Academy Enroll today in Oregon’s innovative online school! What happens when students and teachers come first? Here at Frontier Charter Academy, funds don’t go to big corporate curriculum providers but instead toward high quality digital learning tools and teacher salaries. When teachers have the power to create their own
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