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Bubble Tea with a Ball Pit: T’efinition Review

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Katie is a scientist turned stay at home(ish) child wrangler and freelance writer. She lives in Beaverton with her husband, two small children, and their yappy but lovable dog.
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Just last month, Beaverton gained a swanky new bubble tea shop. Located in the Washington Square area, T’efinition serves up a strong line up of tea options with a fun little addition in the back for younger kiddos: a Ball Pit. The Set-up The first thing you notice when stepping into T’efinition is the Instagram […]

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Winner & Top 5: Kids Hair Salon

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for kids hair salons in and around Portland. WINNER: Sit Still Kids Sit Still earns high marks for the kid-friendly environment with toys, videos, cool chairs and patient and friendly stylists serving up cool hairstyles. For the parents, there’s cold brew (or wine), good music, and free wi-fi. TOP 5Bishops

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Winner & Top 5: Summer & Winter Camps

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for the top summer and winter camps in the Portland area. WINNER: Trackers Earth PortlandA repeat winner in this category, Trackers is a go-to for parents around the metro area for good reason — their nature-and-skills-based camps are engaging, flexible and oh-so-much fun. TOP 5 Cedarwood Waldorf School Friends of

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Winner & Top 5: Sports Class

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best kids sports class in Portland. WINNER: Portland Parks & RecreationFor sheer breadth of programming — and ease of access — it’s hard to beat the city’s parks department. They’ve got everything from intro-to-sportsball classes for the youngest set to competitive leagues in major sports for the bigger kids.

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Winner & Top 5: Treats

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for top places for sweet treats in PDX. WINNER: Ruby JewelOwner Lisa Herlinger sold the first Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwich out of a cooler at Portland farmer’s markets, and her delicious treats have expanded to six locations throughout the metro area. Portlanders love the great ice cream sandwich combos

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PDX Parent Picks: Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists

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Our 2019 reader poll winners for best physical, occupational and speech therapists in the Portland metro area. WINNER: Sensory Kids LLCMany of the children who go see the caring and skilled therapists at Sensory KIDS don’t see their sessions as a chore. This is pure fun, facilitated by a team of therapists who patiently focus

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Winner & Top 5: After-school Class

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best after-school classes in Portland. WINNER: Trackers Earth PortlandAfter a day of being cooped up at school, after-school programs at Trackers are just what the doctor ordered for wiggly kids. They’ll pick up your kid from schools all over Portland and get them out into nature for wildlife observation or fort

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Winner & Top 5: Pizza

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for the best pizza in Portland. WINNER: Mississippi Pizza PubThin crust, deep dish, extra-cheese — when it comes to pizza, kids tend to love it all. (The only time they aren’t picky, right?) So what sets our winner, Mississippi Pizza, apart from all the other slice joints? Must be their

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Winner & Top 5: Gymnastics Classes

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Our 2020 reader poll winners for best gymnastics classes in Portland. WINNER: The Children’s GymTumblebugs of all ages give The Children’s Gym high marks for its very professional staff and super-active classes. Pro tip: Keep an eye out for their regular Parents’ Night Out events, where your kids can get a workout and you can have dinner

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Winner & Top 5: Comic Book Shop

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best comic book shop in Portland. WINNER: Bridge City ComicsWith a motto like “Comics for the People,” how can they go wrong? Bridge City Comics has something for everyone, from a robust section featuring Portland makers to the new Dog Boy installment that your 6-year-old has been impatiently waiting for

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Winner & Top 5: Bike Store & Repair

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best bike store and repair in and around Portland. WINNER: Bike GalleryBike Gallery knows cycling families don’t solely exist in inner downtown neighborhoods. So they’ve smartly opened stores in the ’burbs from Beaverton to Happy Valley. This family-owned business even caters to the littlest riders with a selection of

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Winner & Top 5: Local New Kids Clothing

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best local new kids clothing stores in the Portland area. WINNER: Hanna AnderssonThe great thing about those Hanna jammies (or leggings, or shorts) is how long they last. The clothes are so sturdy and roomy that they can be handed down without holes, and yesterday’s dress is today’s tunic. Worth every

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Winner & Top 5: Grocery Store

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best grocery store in the Portland area. WINNER: New Seasons MarketThe samples, the local, organic produce, the fresh and tasty deli offerings, the helpful butchers … the samples. Just a few of the reasons you love New Seasons Market and named it our winner for best grocery store. TOP

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Winner & Top 5: Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

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Our 2020 reader poll winners for best lactation consultants, midwives and doulas in  the Portland area. WINNER: Bridgetown BabyBridgetown Baby specializes in supporting families after birth with postpartum plans that enhance healing, bonding and joyful memories that will set the tone for a lifetime of connection. TOP 5 Doula My Soul Lactation Services Luna Lactation & Wellness OHSU

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PDX Parent Picks: Babysitters, Nannies & Au Pairs

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Our 2019 reader poll winners for babysitters, nannies and au pairs in the Portland area. WINNER: Care.comSometimes you just need a babysitter, right? But the neighborhood teen has a busy social schedule, or your parents are taking a ballroom dance class and aren’t available. Enter care.com. Local parents swear by their roster of background- checked

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Winner & Top 5: Rock Climbing & Obstacle Gyms

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for kid-friendly rock climbing gyms in the Portland area. WINNER: Circuit Bouldering GymA longtime favorite for birthday parties and rainy day playdates, the Circuit Gym has a dedicated area just for kids with a slide to whoosh down once they’ve made their way up the bouldering walls. The hand-holds are

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Winner & Top 5: Toy Store

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best toy store in Portland. WINNER: Hammer + Jacks TOP 5 Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts Kids at Heart Toys MudPuddles Toys & Books Piccolo Mondo Toys Thinker Toys

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Winner & Top 5: Dance Class

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Our 2020 reader poll winners for kids dance classes in the Portland metro area. WINNER: Oregon Ballet Theatre School Whether your tiny dancer is already doing pointe work or simply loves leaping about the living room in a tutu to The Nutcracker Suite, The Oregon Ballet Theatre School’s programs will help them level up. Kids connect imagery with movement

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PDX Parent Picks: Optometrist

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Our 2019 reader poll winners for best kids optometrist in Portland. WINNER: EyeHealth NorthwestClear sight enables kids to do their best at school and also promotes safe and strong physical development. Enter the pediatric eye doctors at EyeHealth Northwest, who are trained in early detection, and can help you get in front of childhood vision

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Winner & Top 5: Family-Friendly Fitness

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best family-friendly fitness. WINNER: Fit4MomAnother repeat winner, moms have loved the no-judgment vibe of Fit4Mom workout classes for a long time. And as of press time, the Portland chapters of Fit4Mom have all gone virtual with online workouts and playgroups. But this actually could make it easier for new

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Winner & Top 5: Consignment Shop or Event

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best consignment shops and sales for kids’ clothes, toys and gear. WINNER: Beanstalk Children’s ResalePortland’s consignment store and sale game is strong. So to rise to the top of the pack means you’re really something special. Our readers give Beanstalk the nod for the second year in a row

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Winner & Top 5: Kindie Musicians & Performers

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best kids musicians and performers around Portland. WINNER: Red Yarn Red Yarn, aka Andy Furgeson, and his puppet critters have been charming young Portland audiences for years. And we love that his Americana folk-rock tunes don’t just get kids hopping like squirrels — they also get kids thinking about

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Winner & Top 5: Art Studio

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best art studio for kids in and around Portland. WINNER: SCRAP PDXYou heard it here first: Reader favorite SCRAP is one of the best Instagram follows around. Check out their feed for a peek at their constantly changing inventory — all the cool upcycled items that you and the

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Winner & Top 5: Bookstore

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best bookstore in the Portland area. WINNER: Powell’s City of BooksNext time you’re in Portland’s landmark bookstore, slow down and look for the handwritten staff recommendations that are sprinkled around the shelves. You just might find your kiddo’s new favorite – these people really know their stuff. TOP 5

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Winner & Top 5: Kid-Friendly Restaurant

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best kid-friendly restaurants in Portland. WINNER: Laughing Planet CafeCome for the tabletop dinosaurs, stay for the fresh, tasty food with plenty of healthy choices for kids and grown-ups alike. We’re partial to the Highway to Kale salad; our kids flip for the bean and cheese burritos, with a side

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Winner & Top 5: Family Fun Centers

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best places for fun and games, including arcades, bowling and family fun centers. WINNER: Electric Castle’s Wunderland Cinema and Nickel GamesReaders love this throwback arcade for its blingy variety of games; kids love to save up their tickets for a big prize from their wall of rewards. TOP 5

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Winner & Top 5: Birthday Party Spot

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best kids’ birthday party spots in Portland. WINNER: Oaks Amusement ParkGot a kid with a summer birthday? Oaks Parks has it covered, with rides galore. Winter baby? Try the roller rink. This is an all-year round destination, and a timeless Portland landmark. TOP 5 Bella Organic OMSI – Oregon

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Winner & Top 5: Kid-Friendly Movie Theater

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Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for best kid-friendly movie theaters in Portland. WINNER: McMenamins Kennedy SchoolThe Kennedy School is a repeat winner in this category, and we totally get it. Where else in town can you get a beer delivered to your seat, comfort your crying baby during a matinee and go for a soak

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