Portland-Area Help for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
You’re not alone.
The Right Stuff: Baby Gear Guide
While nothing can quite prepare you for the baptism by fire that is life with a newborn, the right gear sure can help. These nine pieces of gear make your life with a newborn just a little easier.
Consignment Stores in and around Portland
Looking for a sweet deal or a little extra cash? Check out our list of consignment shops!
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again?
Have you been trying for another child for more than a year and have yet to see that magic line on a pregnancy test? Here’s what a local infertility expert recommends.
Nursing Advice: Help! My Baby’s Latch Feels like a Snapping Turtle
Read on for sound advice from a local expert.
Our Top 5 Locally Made Gifts for Baby
Tiffany Hill is our Managing Editor. She has more than 12 years of writing and editing experience, including seven years as a full-time editorial freelancer. Tiffany is from Honolulu, Hawaii, but loves calling Oregon home. She lives in Northeast Portland with her husband and their scrappy, adopted dog. When she’s not on assignment, you can find her playing roller derby or exploring the outdoors with a scenic hike.
Latest posts by Tiffany Hill (see all)
- 12 Portland Playgrounds with Off-Leash Dog Parks - September 27, 2022
- Kid to Know: Mental Health Hero Starts Project Lotus - September 12, 2022
- Q&A with Angela Bonilla - August 1, 2022
Support local and give your little one something special with these five Oregon-made baby items. The Silly Daisy sensory toy is a hit for teeny hands learning how to move. This Portland-made crinkle paper is sewn with biodegradable crinkly paper enveloped by cotton and soft minky fabrics. The 7-inch-by-7-inch square is surrounded with ribbon tags …
Neighborhood Child Care & Preschool Guide
Search for great child care and preschools by neighborhood.
Why is child care so expensive?
Ever wondered where all the money you pay your child care provider actually goes? Three locals break it down.
How Postpartum Doulas Support Families
Latest posts by Krystle Gard (see all)
- How Postpartum Doulas Support Families - March 21, 2019
By Krystle Gard, a postpartum doula with Bridgetown Baby Why is Meghan Markle hiding for 40 days? Being a first time parent is hard, now add living in the spotlight and it is a whole other level of scrutiny. And yet once again, Meghan Markle is pushing the boundaries of her royal position by laying …
Five Hot Spots for Pre-Walkers at the Oregon Zoo
Natalie is a thirty-something morning person who laughs hard and often. She calls the Pacific Ocean "home," but resides in Portland’s West Hills with her husband and three kids. With a light heart and serious intentions, she explores all that life has to offer at www.HelloDayBlog.com.
Latest posts by Natalie Bodenhamer (see all)
- Winter’s a Beach: Cannon Beach with Kids in the Off-season - March 8, 2019
- Five Hot Spots for Pre-Walkers at the Oregon Zoo - January 10, 2019
- Out and About: Two Sisters Play Café - October 20, 2018
Being out and about with a babe is anything but tame. They’re lively and curious, which often appears messy and sounds loud. Enter the Oregon Zoo! Because what better place is there for a youngster to be himself than in the company of wild animals?! My preschool and elementary-aged kids love to roam and play …
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Discover your family's rhythm with Music Together®
Have fun singing, dancing, and playing instruments with friends and neighbors in family-style, mixed-age classes. Be part of their musical community at 8 locations throughout the Portland metro area!
PDX Baby Resource Guide – 2017-2018
Every parent needs a helping hand now and then – whether it’s support with breastfeeding, childcare resources, guidance on parenting, or perhaps family health. You’ll find all that and more in these listings.
Laying Down the Law
Meet three lawmaker moms who are advocating for family-friendly policies in our state.
Moms Who Blog
Kat Merck is a freelance writer and editor who admittedly spends way too much time online. A Portland resident since 2006, she also enjoys reading, cooking and exploring the city with her husband and young son.
Latest posts by Kat Merck (see all)
- Local Water Fun Near Portland - July 24, 2022
- Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again? - September 29, 2021
- Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safely Installed? - September 20, 2021
Many local mom bloggers are not only gaining followers in a national climate of declining readership, but are actually still able to make a living and support their families through blogging. When Southeast Portland resident and mom Alicia Paulson started her blog Posie Gets Cozy, an illustrated paean to crafting and wholesome living, there …
Baby Sign Language Classes in Portland
Wordless communication with your baby, at infant sign-language class.
