Review: Enchanted Forest Summer 2020
What to expect on a trip to fairy-tale theme park Enchanted Forest.
Kids’ Books to Calm Worries
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Kids’ Books to Calm Worries - August 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots - July 31, 2020
- Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19 - July 28, 2020
The pandemic, shutdown, economic turmoil and very violent images of police brutality we’ve experienced over the past few months — that’s more than enough to make anyone feel worried and anxious. And kids are not immune to anxiety. So we asked Kim Tano, the children’s-book buyer at Portland institution Powell’s City of Books, to recommend …
COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Kids’ Books to Calm Worries - August 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots - July 31, 2020
- Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19 - July 28, 2020
In those first few weeks of shutdown, the last place most parents wanted to be with their kids was a doctor’s office. But pediatric clinics around the metro area are taking COVID-19 safety and prevention seriously, and say parents should bring in kids to well-child checks and other routine appointments. Here’s a look at just …
40 Ideas for a Fun Portland Summer
Our summer bucket list of family-fun ideas, updated for the current moment.
Plant a Butterfly Garden
Try this fun planting project from Al’s Garden Center to bring more butterflies into your yard!
Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19
We highlight some of the Portlanders helping others in our community during these uncertain times.
Kids to Know: Oregon’s Top Volunteers
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
Latest posts by Denise Castañon (see all)
- Kids’ Books to Calm Worries - August 1, 2020
- COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots - July 31, 2020
- Portland’s Helpers during COVID-19 - July 28, 2020
Recent Roosevelt graduate Kaiya Laguardia of Portland and 13-year-old Jacob Van of Beaverton were named Oregon’s top youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Kaiya produced a 16-minute documentary video on the movement opposing the construction of a military base …
Prioritizing Childhood Immunizations During COVID-19
In the midst of a pandemic, pediatric vaccination clinics work to help keep kids healthy and safe.
Two Things You Need to Know to Make a Plan for Day Care or School This Fall
Consider your options and your priorities when deciding on your educational options this fall.
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Together, We’ll Help Kids Save
It’s never too early (or too late!) to start teaching your kids essential savings habits and how to set financial goals.
What to Expect in Fall 2020
FACT Oregon shares some points to consider for the school year, particularly if you have a student with an IEP.
Review: El Inka, a Carb-lover’s Dream
Peruvian dishes from the reopened El Inka please the whole family, especially a starch-loving mom and kid.
Oregon Metro Parks for Families
These local parks managed by Oregon Metro are fun options that offer lots of space and natural beauty.
Wands Out: Wizards Unite Mobile App
Harry Potter fans will dive right into the augmented reality game Wizards Unite.
Fiddleheads Forest Preschool Online Learning
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Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Private School Guide - August 1, 2020
- 40 Ideas for a Fun Portland Summer - July 30, 2020
- Plant a Butterfly Garden - July 29, 2020
From our friends at Fiddleheads Urban Forest Preschool Help your child develop emotional intelligence and bond with nature safely while gaining 3 to 6 year old age-appropriate skills this fall with Fiddleheads Forest Preschool’s Online Learning Program. Now enrolling for the fall semester! Fall Semester September 7th through December 11th We are a unique early …
PDX Parent August 2020
Read about the helpers in our community, new COVID-19 safety protocols at the pediatrician’s office, the results of our reader survey on distance learning and more. Plus our special Private School Guide lets you easily check out the offerings at local private schools.
PDX Parent Survey Results on Distance Learning
Readers tell us about their experience with online distance learning this spring.
Camps: Openings & Updates
We’re excited to share more updates on in-person and virtual summer camps!
REVIEW: Triskelee Farm Tour
A visit to Triskelee Farm in West Linn is a fun and memorable experience.
Understanding Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
What parents should know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome and its relationship to COVID-19.
Going Geocaching with Kids
Get in on geocaching to decipher clues and find fun loot for you and your kiddos.
Safely Open for Business
Local businesses are open and finding creative ways to help Portland families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Field Trip: Rockhounding around PDX
Your little rock lovers will marvel at the shiny treasures you can collect at two local parks.
A Great Time for Kids to Start Saving
Opening their first savings account is another important milestone, and one that helps them build a strong financial future.
Bringing Harmony Home
Latest posts by PDX Parent Staff (see all)
- Private School Guide - August 1, 2020
- 40 Ideas for a Fun Portland Summer - July 30, 2020
- Plant a Butterfly Garden - July 29, 2020
From our friends at Music Together® of Portland For over 20 years, Music Together of Portland has been invested in building stronger families and communities through family music-making. In classrooms all over Portland, they’ve inspired parents and caregivers to recognize what it means for children to be musical and to lay the foundation for a …
