Ask Dr. Baynham: Getting Overnight Camp Ready
Dr. Allison Baynham answers a reader’s question on how to ensure your child is ready for overnight summer camp.
Easy Valentine’s Day Bling for Treats
Elevate treats for your kid’s classroom party this Valentine’s Day with edible, decorative Stickies from Make Bake. They are seriously easy and seriously cute. Not to mention, vegan, gluten free and allergy-friendly.
Kids’ Book Picks on Friendship
Love comes in all different forms. Encourage your kiddo to appreciate the joys of BFFs with these four, fun reads on friendship picked by the children’s book buyers at Powell’s.
Kids’ Book Picks for the New Year
The children’s book buyers at Powell’s City of Books showcase how the new year is celebrated across the world with fun and interesting festivities, foods and more.
Playlist: Dino Rock
If your kids can’t get enough of dinosaurs, then Dinosaurs & Monsters, the fourth album from YouTube phenomenon Howdytoons, will blow their minds.
Family-Friendly Getaway: Stevenson, Washington
Head up to Washington for a fun getaway for the whole family.
Ask Dr. Baynham: Not Getting Sick During the Holidays
Dr. Allison Baynham answers a question about how to mitigate the risk of getting sick during holiday gatherings.
Top 5 Kid Approved Bakeries in Portland
Here are our favorite, kid tested and approved bakeries around the Portland area.
Join SMART Reading in Promoting Children’s Literacy in Oregon
The whole family can help get books in the hands of local children by donating books or volunteering at SMART Reading.
Progressive Music for Kids by Again Again
Again Again’s new album Your Voice Is Magic, with its clever lyrics featuring progressive messages of inclusion and female empowerment might make you feel better.
Kid to Know: Mental Health Hero Starts Project Lotus
Learn how local teen Aaron Li is tackling mental health struggles in the AAPI community and beyond.
DIY Birthday Cake Kits
Easy, minimally messy, and oh-so-cute, Cake Hoopla DIY cake kits are sure to be a hit at your child’s next birthday.
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Spots for Ear Piercing
Are your children ready for pierced ears? We’ve found 5 kid-friendly and skillful studios to make all their earring dreams come true.
Top 3 Air Filters
Because anyone who lived through Portland’s wildfire smoke-pocalypse of 2020 will probably not want to repeat that experience.
Q&A with Angela Bonilla
We talked with the new president of the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT)about Portland’s state of public education and her thoughts on student success.
Family Disability Services Set to Expire
Families are dreading July 15, the day the temporary waiver to allow parents to be paid caregivers expires. Learn how you can help.
Good Deeds: Ethos Music Center
Learn how Ethos Music Center is making music education accessible for all students.
Listen to Red Yarn’s New Album
This seven-song EP from a Portland kindie icon delves into grunge, punk and dance sounds.
Volunteer with Portland Parks & Recreation
Whether you’re interested in sports or digging in the dirt, Portland Parks & Recreation has a volunteer opportunity for you!
PDX Parent Recommends: A Kids Co. App
Discover empowering content from diverse voices with the A Kids Co app.
Ask Dr. Baynham: Screen-time
Did COVID shutdowns throw all your screen-time limits out of the window? Here’s how to get kids more active again.
Representation Matters at Multnomah County Libraries
Learn how you can celebrate Black History Month at your neighborhood library.
3 Portland Walking Tours
Portland boasts some excellent walking tours that showcase the area’s history, hidden gems and haute cuisine.
Listen to Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots New Kids’ Album
Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots are dishing up some tasty tracks all about delicious eats.
Ask the Counselor: How to Teach My Child to Fail
Read on for tips from a middle school counselor on supporting a perfectionist child.
Ask the Doctor: Should My Kid Get the Flu Shot This Year?
Dr. Allison Baynham of Metropolitan Pediatrics answers your questions about the flu shot.
Children’s Folk Music the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman’s new album Folk for Little Folk is an album that grown-ups will enjoy as much as their kids.
Top 5 Fall Color Hikes
Where to get spectacular views of all autumn has to offer in the Pacific Northwest.
