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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!...
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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!...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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