Dive into the World of Neighborhood Buy Nothing Groups
Get the scoop on what you need to know before diving into the world of gifting and searching.
The School Budget Breakdown
Public school funding is complicated. But we explain what you need to know about where the dollars come from and how they are spent.
Portland Performing Arts Companies Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Summer 2021: Find Your Fun! - June 16, 2021
- How Families Spent Pandemic Stimulus Checks - June 14, 2021
- The Ultimate Portland Weekend with Kids - June 10, 2021
Our city’s beloved performing arts companies have been hit hard by COVID-19 closures. But they are working to stay afloat and keep on delivering fresh content to families at home. I miss taking my kids to see the costumed Pam Mahon exuberantly and hilariously narrate one of the Kids Concerts at the Oregon Symphony. And …
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Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19
We highlight some of the Portlanders helping others in our community during these uncertain times.
Lottery Lowdown
The ins and outs of the Portland public school lottery system, and what it means for your family.
The Essay Question
Here’s a look at what you need to know about writing the essay for your private school applications.
ISO Teachers
Portland-area schools are having a hard time filling teacher and substitute openings — especially with diverse candidates and for specialty subjects. Is hope on the horizon?
The It List
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Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Portland-area Fountains & Splash Pads - June 24, 2021
- 10 Portland-area Parks with Shade - June 23, 2021
- A Year of Fun: A Month-by-month Calendar of Family-friendly Events - June 19, 2021
Everybody loves secrets, right? So every year, as summer kicks off, we like to let you in on ours — the people and places around Portland that we think deserve your attention and applause. And if our picks are already on your radar screen (because, let’s face it, you’ve probably heard of The Unipiper), then …
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.
Mom’s Got Style
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Summer 2021: Find Your Fun! - June 16, 2021
- How Families Spent Pandemic Stimulus Checks - June 14, 2021
- The Ultimate Portland Weekend with Kids - June 10, 2021
The call of the yoga pants and messy bun can be strong. We’ve all been there. But these three Portland moms show how you can get back into fashion — and stay in the picture! — after having kids. North Portland mom Laura Jansen doesn’t have a formal fashion background, but clothes have always been …
Elderberry Syrup & Coconut Oil & Amber Necklaces & Essential Oils & Probiotics
We take a hard look at Portland’s favorite green family wellness trends to see if they really live up to the hype.
To Test or Not to Test
Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Portland-area Fountains & Splash Pads - June 24, 2021
- 10 Portland-area Parks with Shade - June 23, 2021
- A Year of Fun: A Month-by-month Calendar of Family-friendly Events - June 19, 2021
An increasing number of parents in Oregon are choosing to opt their children out of state standardized testing. April LaCombe’s daughter, Leah, was a great student who excelled at math. The problem: She wasn’t so great at standardized testing. So when it came time for the Southeast Portlander to take a readiness test in sixth grade to …
Winter Adventures, A to Z
From Albany to Zoolights, here’s where to go and what to do this season with kids.
Live Your Best Halloween
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)
- Family-friendly Apps Review - March 10, 2020
- Eight Methods to Help Kids Eat More Veggies - November 22, 2019
- Elderberry Syrup & Coconut Oil & Amber Necklaces & Essential Oils & Probiotics - March 26, 2019
Take our quiz, try a craft, brush up on your trick-or-treat manners, and find out where to party in your costume. QUIZ Think you’re Martha Stewart meets Morticia Addams? Is your personal Zion the Big Lots holiday clearance section on November 1? Do you start baking pumpkin-shaped cookies within minutes of witnessing the first red leaf fall …
Sonic Youth
Latest posts by Erin Bernard (see all)
- Toys that Travel - May 22, 2021
- Neighborhood We Love: St. Johns - December 26, 2020
- Neighborhood We Love: King - December 20, 2020
The fall’s a fine time to immerse your family in the magic of Portland’s vibrant musical arts scene, from Little Orphan Annie to rousing rock anthems to — say what? — squirrels singing doo-wop. Take your pick from a high-energy assortment of musical theater productions, plus some good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll gigs, all headlined …
Start Up, Do Good
Portland’s green, DIY ethos has given rise to moms who have built successful businesses that center on sustainability — and leave time for their families.
Water, Water, Everywhere
Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean.
92 Daily Event Picks for Summer 2018
92 daily event picks to make this your family’s best summer yet.
Born, Baby, Born
A PDX Parent deep dive into how the next generation of Oregon babies are being born.
PDX Parent Picks: Family Travel & Destinations
Our readers’ picks for the best in Family Travel and Destinations, plus favorites for parent time!
Room to Grow: PDX Kid-Friendly Backyard Retreats
Two local families show off their beautiful and kid-friendly backyard retreats.
Trash Talk: Going Zero Waste for a Week
Could your family go zero waste for a week? Our writer gives it a shot.
Day Care-o-nomics
From a shortage of options to the cost, research shows what you may have already felt — finding and affording child care in Portland is difficult.
