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Gladstone Shows Up for Kids and Families

This small, 4-square-mile Clackamas County city knows how to show up big for kids and families. In 2006, city leaders decided to convert a space that was once a Thriftway […]

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Mt. Scott-Arleta Has True Community

Mt. Scott-Arleta (from Duke Street to Foster Road, between Southeast 60th and 82nd Avenues) has a lot of character. An offbeat mix of century-old homes and new construction welcome more […]

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Roseway Neighborhood is Full of Old-Fashioned Charm

While this roughly square-shaped, Northeast neighborhood may be overshadowed by its more well-known districts close by — Cully to the north and west and Rose City Park and Hollywood to […]

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Sauvie Island is an Unhurried Paradise

If a rural, slow-paced life sounds ideal, but you can’t bear to be far from the buzz of Portland culture, Sauvie Island offers the perfect compromise. With just over 1,000 […]

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Let Your Toddler Get Messy and Paint Here

Littles can create artwork and make a mess at Sellwood Community House, and parents don’t have to clean up. My son has been in day care part time for a […]

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Ask for These Fun Experiences for Kids Instead of More Stuff

If you really, seriously don’t need any more stuff, ask grandparents and relatives for these fun kid activities that will build core memories. (Or give them to your own kids!) […]

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Littles Love This Vancouver Indoor Play Space

Chicky Play Museum, one of Vancouver’s newest indoor playspaces, is creative, clean and loads of fun for littles....
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Family-Friendly Sledding, Skiing and Snowboarding in Oregon

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....
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Ask Dr. Baynham: Vitamin D for Kids

Q: Do my kids need to take Vitamin D supplements? Should they take them all year?  A: Vitamin D is important for bone health, especially in growing children, and has […]

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Head South for the Winter to this Oregon Town

Ashland packs a cultural punch throughout the year, including the winter months, making this town well worth the 4.5-hour drive from Portland. Family Activities Ashland’s Festival of Light kicks off […]

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