Find Just-the-Right Birthday Vibe in Portland, OR
Find the perfect party idea for your birthday kid’s style.
The Truth About Giving Birth
Ah, the miracle of birth. Here’s what to expect on the big day(s) from people who deliver for a living and those who have survived labor.
Portland’s Inclusive Playgrounds
Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities.
Transcending Uncertainty: How Parents Can Make a Huge Difference for Transgender Youth
The stakes are high for transgender youth.
Local Water Fun Near Portland
Our guide to hitting the water with the kids, be it pool, lake, river or ocean.
There’s No I in Team: How to be a Good Sports Parent
How to root for your kid in sports without crossing the line of poor sportsmanship. Plus advice on how to handle losses and what to do when your child wants to bail mid-season.
Explore Portland Like a Tourist
It’s an eternal question from visitors and recent transplants: What is there to do in Portland with kids? We’ve got the ultimate answers.
Your Family’s Dream Portland Staycation
Vacations are nice, but sticking around the Portland area in the summer offers so many fun opportunities for families.
3-Month Daily Summer Fun Calendar
Looking for kid-approved activities for the summer months? We have your entire break planned!
Family-Friendly Travel for Your Best Oregon Summer Yet
Looking to make this summer unforgettable? Cue up one (or all!) of these family-friendly destinations.
Portland Artist Astrid Beatriz
Meet Portland artist and mom, Astrid Beatriz, an artisan who creates stunning carved portraits in wood.
Top 5 Spots to See Free Portland Art Exhibits With Kids
Portland’s dedication to public art extends beyond outdoor sculptures and vivid murals on the sides of buildings. Add this list of indoor spaces to view art (for free!) to your rainy-day activity arsenal!
Here’s Judy, Northwest Children’s Theater’s New Home
The Judy, the new downtown Portland home of the Northwest Children’s Theater opens this month!
Portland’s Mini Galleries Galore!
One of the enduring and endearing things we love about our city is its curation of mini sidewalk galleries and installations. Check out our round up!
Tween and Teen Summer Camps in Portland
Summer camps aren’t just for younger kids! If you have a 12- to 18-year-old looking to have a blast this summer, with youth their own age, check out these fun options tailored just for tweens and teens.
Portland’s Youth Performing Arts Spring Lineup
Here’s what each of Portland’s performing arts organizations has in store for your family from April to June this year.
Your Guide to Attending a Kid-Friendly Show in Portland
Here’s how to have fun with your kids during a play, concert or ballet at one of Portland’s youth performing arts organizations.
The No Slacking Portland Summer: How to Keep Your Teen Busy
Here’s how to help your tweens and teens put down their phones and have an activity-filled summer break — and maybe even earn some cash.
How to Pack Your Kids’ Summer Camp Backpack
You’ve registered your kids for day camp — and everyone is counting down the days. Here are eight pro tips from the staff at PDX Parent for how to expertly prep and pack a backpack for all sorts of camp adventures.
Portland Overnight Camps: Is Your Kid Ready?
For many kids, camp is the highlight of summer break, and well-deserved peace and quiet for parents. Here’s how to know whether your child — and let’s be honest, you, too — is ready for the next step in their summertime adventures: Overnight camp.
The Ultimate Portland Summer Camps Cheat Sheet
Summer camps — it’s that time of year again! Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in the Portland area? We’ve got you! Read on for our handy list on summer camps in your area.
Budget-Friendly Summer Camps Around Portland
Summer camps are a beloved summertime experiences for many kids. Here are fun and budget-conscious picks for the family.
Portland Summer Camps Lite
If you have a kiddo who is looking to dip their toe into the world of summer camps (or if they only have the bandwidth for a few hours), there are several organizations around the Portland area offering half-day camps.
The Struggle is Real: How Higher Costs are Affecting Portland Families
If you’ve felt a financial crunch in recent years, you are not alone. In fact, the rising cost of living is pushing many Portland families to consider relocation.
Beyond the Blues: Youth Mental Health
Youth mental health concerns are at an all-time high, an aftereffect of COVID. But local support is out there. Here’s how to help your child navigate their mental well-being.
Oregon Bans Expulsions and Suspensions in Preschools
Find out about the changes coming to Oregon’s day cares and preschools, and the support and services that will be offered to families and providers.
Oregon’s New Paid Leave Program
This year, Oregon is joining approximately 12 states in offering a much-heralded paid leave program: Paid Leave Oregon.
The History of Portland’s Quadrants
Did you know that Portland has more than 90 formally recognized neighborhoods? These diverse communities fit snugly into geographic boundaries, known throughout the city as quadrants. Interestingly enough, there aren’t four quadrants, but rather six.
Affordable Neighborhoods in Portland
Despite high interest rates, there are still affordable neighborhoods in Portland.
Neighborhood We Love: Eastmoreland
Driving or walking through Eastmoreland’s tree-lined streets full of large, elegant homes, you’re struck by the neighborhood’s beauty. And that’s not an accident. According to the Eastmoreland Neighborhood Association, the neighborhood was laid out by devotees of the national City Beautiful movement of the early 1900s.