Recess Time
Recess is most every kid’s favorite part of the school day. Here’s why scientists love it, too.
Masterpiece Theater
Family-friendly productions are taking PDX by storm this fall.
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Halloween for the Ages
Check out Halloween Festivities for all ages
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The All-Natural Playground
MP’s guide to the new natural play areas sprouting up around the metro area.
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Best of Portland 2016
Our second annual look at the secret spaces and friendly faces that make this city tops for kids and their grown-ups.
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Is your child care up to code?
Insider advice on background checking your child’s daycare or preschool.
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Get Out
Three writers. Six kids under the age of 6. One week to head outdoors for at least one hour a day. And GO!
Update Status?
No screen time or learn to code? Keep your kids off Facebook or turn them into Instagram stars? Three Portland families work through the choices.
Art Springs Eternal
Behind-the-scenes with the city’s best kid-friendly performing arts groups as spring productions get underway.
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Love Makes A Nursery
Three local families + three adorable nurseries = one great photo essay.
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Birthdays on Any Budget
Planning a party? We’ve got you covered, whether you’ve got $60 or the sky’s the limit.
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The Graduates
Getting serious about improving Oregon’s dismal high school graduation rate starts as early as pre-K.
Gift Guide
Our favorite finds from local stores for the holiday season. Plus MP’s annual give guide.
Party People
Two local mamas and party experts on how to throw a birthday bash your kiddo will remember.
Expecting the unexpected
Labor and delivery never goes quite as imagined. Three local moms tell it like it is.
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