22 Quick and Easy Things to Do To Get Your Home More Organized
Get organized in the new year with these easy-ish tips.
Ask the Middle School Counselor: Balancing Distance Learning
Ideas to help middle schoolers keep up with online learning during the pandemic.
Oregon’s Foster Care Crisis
Children in foster care need caring adults who know their history and are invested in their future.
Build Your Kindergartner’s Love of Learning — Even If You Are Doing School Online
Encourage your child’s intellectual curiosity and get them eager to learn.
Are Your Kids Feeling Eco-Anxiety over Climate Change?
Tips for talking to your kids about climate change from Portland psychologists.
Tips for Promoting Social-emotional Skills During Distance Learning
How can we support kids’ social and emotional skills at home during a pandemic?
Managing Your Tween’s Screen Time
Give your tweens independence and responsibility while getting screen time under control.
How Kids Can Make Money from Their Old Toys with Consignment
Learn how your kids can make money from their old toys with consignment.
Comcast Addresses Distance-Learning Challenges
Comcast enhances Internet Essentials program for low-income families.
It’s Past Time to Talk about Racism with Kids
We can no longer wait for children to reach a certain age to learn how to be anti-racist.
Readers Respond: Keeping the Kids Busy at Home
Thank you for sharing some of your favorite kid-directed activities this week!
Parents Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Co-Parenting during a Pandemic
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- Vote for PDX Parent Picks - January 14, 2021
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- School is Online for Now, But Kids Still Need Their Vaccines - January 10, 2021
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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Sanity-saving Tips for Parents During COVID-19
Tips from local mental health professionals for helping you keep mentally steady during this incredibly stressful time.
Readers Respond: What is Bringing You Joy?
Web Director at PDX Parent
Michelle lives in SW Portland with her husband and daughter. When she's not working, Michelle is watching gymnastics class or basketball practice, and checking the Kids Calendar for a new activity to explore.
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- Protected: issuu - January 15, 2021
- Funny Parents of Twitter - January 5, 2021
- 14 Winter Break Activities for Families - December 30, 2020
Thank you to all the readers who responded to our question last week and shared how they are doing during these uncertain times. Your responses were the highlight of our week! It was great to read about the joy you are finding in the daily routines of life, in time spent with your families, and …
Creative Kids’ Birthday Ideas in a Pandemic
Ideas for every budget to celebrate a #stayathome birthday.
Financial and Practical Resources for Portland Families during COVID-19
Information on tenants’ rights, unemployment insurance, mental health help, food and essential supplies, and more.
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids (Free Printable!)
Kids as young as two can begin to help with simple chores around the house.
How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is a powerful parenting lesson in resilience-building.
At-home Education Resources
We’re all worried about keeping our kids’ learning on track while schools are closed. Find some great ideas for school-closure lessons here.
Adulting: Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult; having a step-by-step plan can help.
The Holiday Hack: Your Co-Parenting Survival Guide
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- Vote for PDX Parent Picks - January 14, 2021
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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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Tied & True: My Search for the Perfect Shoelace Knot
I implore all parents to learn and use Ian’s Secure Knot with the utmost urgency. For the safety of your children, for the knees and backs of school personnel, and for the good of the world. Knot even joking.
Young Trailblazer Aanaiyah Jones to be Classical Ballet Academy’s First African American Clara
Meg Asby is a mom of two in SW Portland and loves nothing better than a cartful of books from Central Library. Check out what her family is reading at Booked.
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- Easy Holiday Treats to Make with Kids - December 6, 2020
- Volunteer With Your Little Reader at The Children’s Book Bank - December 20, 2019
- Young Trailblazer Aanaiyah Jones to be Classical Ballet Academy’s First African American Clara - December 3, 2019
Ballet has historically been an art form performed by mostly white dancers, but that is beginning to change. Now little girls and boys have posters of Misty Copeland or Desmond Richardson on their walls, and 10-year-old Aanaiyah Jones, a student at Portland’s Classical Ballet Academy, is joining that legacy. She will dance the role of …
Top Kids' Resale Items
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- Vote for PDX Parent Picks - January 14, 2021
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- School is Online for Now, But Kids Still Need Their Vaccines - January 10, 2021
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 …
This Mom Life: Tips for a Low-Screen Summer
Toni Hammer helps boss moms get over their fears and doubts so they can boldly share their stories on social media and attract their dream clients. You can find out more at tonihammer.com.
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- This Mom Life: Tips for a Low-Screen Summer - May 19, 2019
- This Mom Life: Loose Tooth, Big Dream - March 11, 2019
- This Mom Life: A Little Extra Help - December 27, 2018
Summer is right around the corner, which means parks, camps, sleeping in and lazy days at home. With screens. So many screens. In my apartment, we have TVs and cell phones and Nintendo Switches and the list goes on. As a work-from-home mom in the social media space, I am on my laptop and phone …
