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PDX Parent Staff

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• 24 Free Things to Do with Kids in May - April 25, 2024
• Mother’s Day Events in Portland - April 25, 2024
• May 2024 Digital Issue - April 23, 2024

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 […]

Get organized in the new year with these easy-ish tips.

Children in foster care need caring adults who know their history and are invested in their future.

How can we support kids’ social and emotional skills at home during a pandemic?

Learn how your kids can make money from their old toys with consignment.

We can no longer wait for children to reach a certain age to learn how to be anti-racist.

Thank you for sharing some of your favorite kid-directed activities this week!

Tips from local mental health professionals for helping you keep mentally steady during this incredibly stressful time.

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Michelle Carew

Michelle lives in Southwest 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.

Latest posts by Michelle Carew (see all)

• Free Cultural Passes from Portland-Area Libraries - January 29, 2024
• Playgrounds with a View - May 28, 2023
• Ultimate Portland-Area Playground Guide - September 30, 2022

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

Ideas for every budget to celebrate a #stayathome birthday.

Information on tenants’ rights, unemployment insurance, mental health help, food and essential supplies, and more.

Kids as young as two can begin to help with simple chores around the house.

The coronavirus pandemic is a powerful parenting lesson in resilience-building.

We’re all worried about keeping our kids’ learning on track while schools are closed. Find some great ideas for school-closure lessons here.

Trusted resources to stay up-to-date.

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.