Looking to have some family fun in the snow this season? There are plenty of ways to enjoy the powdery stuff in Oregon—from sledding, to snowshoeing to skiing—whether you’re a pro or a total beginner.
We recap the (often contentious) boundary redrawing and enrollment balancing process for Portland Public Schools’ Southeast elementary and middle schools.
We talked to the people behind the events and activities that pump up the Halloween and fall fun in Portland.
Have fun and support Portland’s local performing arts venues by buying tickets to one of these fabulous shows!
Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities.
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.
Looking for something fun to do for your kiddo’s birthday outside of the typical daytime party? Organize a day of yes! with them instead.
The after-school shuffle is made a little easier with this how-to guide.
Try these kid-centered hacks for helping your littles make this first day of school the best one yet.
Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean.
Karina LeBlanc, the new general manager of the Portland Thorns, talks professional women’s soccer, motherhood and returning to the Rose City.
It’s surprisingly hard to navigate youth sports leagues. Good thing we’ve done the legwork for you!
It’s time for some new adventures! Reconnect with the best of the Northwest with a summer road trip to the central Oregon Coast, or Seattle and Mount Rainier.
Explore the city and fill your long weekend with under-the-radar gems and old favorites
From murals to parenting to dance projects, this local artist and paraeducator is one to watch.
Is it possible to balance your kids’ need for independence with their need for protection in online apps, chats, social media and games?
From dance to live theater, your family is sure to find an engaging and fun show.
Find out where teens have been gaining valuable experience in the Portland area.
The rates of food insecure families in Oregon have substantially increased during the pandemic. We’re taking a look at the organizations who are making sure kids don’t go to bed hungry.
Here’s what parents, educators and providers have to say about what’s happening from the front lines.
These three Oregon politicians say their experience as mothers of children who require significant medical, educational and social services has had a lasting impact on them — and the policies we all live with in Oregon.
Check out these kid-friendly to-go spots, where the grown-ups will love the food, too!
Planning a winter vacation to the Wallowas? Check out our recommendations on where to stay, eat, play and more!
Planning a winter vacation in the Columbia River Gorge? Check out or recommendations on where to stay, eat, play and more!
Planning a family vacation on the Oregon coast? Check out our recommendations on where to stay, eat, play and more.
Planning a trip to Mount Hood? Get our tips on where to stay, play, eat and more.
With climate change more in our faces than ever before, find out what Portland-area kids are learning in the classroom about environmental issues.
Read on for sound advice from a local expert.
