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.
Beyond the Blues: Youth Mental Health Read More »
The Mad Ones is a sweet night out with your teen, performed by Oregon Children’s Theatre’s talented Young Professionals Company.
Enjoy a Night Out With Your Teen at The Mad Ones Read More »
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 on Friendship Read More »
For our food and dining issue, we sample some of Portland’s hottest food trends that shore up our status as a top food and dining destination — with our opinionated kids in tow. And we’ve also got some tips to help your kids broaden their palates to enjoy all the dining treasures Portland has to offer.
Kids Rate Portland’s Hottest Food Trends Read More »
Learn how local teen Aaron Li is tackling mental health struggles in the AAPI community and beyond.
Kid to Know: Mental Health Hero Starts Project Lotus Read More »
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail Read More »
Check out these excellent private schools, organized by quadrant.
The Private School Primer Read More »
Terrified about handing over a cell phone to your tween? Consider Pinwheel, a safe option that could be a perfect fit for your family.
Pinwheel: A Safe, Tween-Approved, Smartphone for Your Kids Read More »
We share our favorite PNW spots for popping up a tent, parking an RV, or rolling right up to a ready-made shelter.
Favorite Pacific Northwest Camping Spots Read More »
It’s time for some new adventures! Reconnect with the best of the Northwest with a summer road trip to the central Oregon Coast, or Seattle and Mount Rainier.
Road Trip Ideas: PNW Magic Read More »
Don’t miss this delightful show full of misdirected crushes, silly pranks and mistaken identities.
OCT’s Twelfth Night is Full of Fun Read More »
Find out where teens have been gaining valuable experience in the Portland area.
Teen Internships in PDX Read More »
Read on for tips from a middle school counselor on supporting a perfectionist child.
Ask the Counselor: How to Teach My Child to Fail Read More »
Even if you only watch one game this season, your kids will be talking about it all year long.
Miss Oregon Teen USA helps teens build confidence as they head back to the classroom.
From Bullied to Beauty Queen Read More »
Learn about the Doodle for Google competition and the beautiful origami doodle made by finalist Elise Then.
Kid to Know: Beaverton Student is Google Doodle Finalist Read More »
Life skills for the win.
Teach Your Child to Grocery Shop Read More »
Everything you need to know to make moving day a success.
Dorm Living 101: Prepare Your Teen For College Read More »
The Director of Learning Technologies for Portland Public Schools shares tried and true cyber safety tips.
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online Read More »
Your kids aren’t alone in this pandemic social reset.
Ask the Middle School Counselor: Social Skills Read More »
You don’t want to miss the butter-beer scones.
Harry Potter Tea Experience at Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium Read More »
Check out our tips and tricks for teaching your tween this oh-so-important life skill.
Your Tween Actually Can Manage a Clothing Budget Read More »
Hit the road on a quadricycle with Oregon Railriders.
Review: Oregon Coast Railriders Read More »
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Q: As this pandemic drags on, I am getting worried about my eighth-grader. He’s doing well in school, but I can’t get him very motivated about it. All he wants to do is play video games. He seems sadder at times. How can I best support him? A: I hear you — I think we
Ask Dr. Doug: Signs of Depression in Teens Read More »
We reached out to Anne Bryan, CEO of Circle, a company that helps parents manage and monitor their children’s screen time, for suggestions of age-appropriate tech use for kids and tweens. Bryan is mother to four boys ages 17 and older, and also a former chair and current member of the Beaverton School Board. Here’s
Tech Guidelines for Kids and Tweens Read More »
Ideas to help middle schoolers keep up with online learning during the pandemic.
Ask the Middle School Counselor: Balancing Distance Learning Read More »
Tips for talking to your kids about climate change from Portland psychologists.
Are Your Kids Feeling Eco-Anxiety over Climate Change? Read More »
Surveys and studies have shown that the mental health fallout of COVID-19 has greatly impacted teens and tweens.
Helping Teens and Tweens Ease Their COVID-19 Worries Read More »
Give your tweens independence and responsibility while getting screen time under control.
Managing Your Tween’s Screen Time Read More »
Eddy Binford-Ross was tear-gassed by federal officers as she reported on Portland’s George Floyd demonstrations for her high school newspaper.
Kid to Know: On-the-spot Reporter Read More »
