Vote for PDX Parent Picks
What are your family’s favorite people, places and spaces in PDX? Cast your votes in our annual readers’ poll!
Parent Hacks: Keeping Kids Safe Online
The Xfinity App has a robust selection of features to limit access to harmful websites and limit screen time. It’s also great way to start the conversation about internet safety.
Escape The Screen! 5 Awesome Activities
Here are some ideas for fun, easy activities your kids can do outside —with or without you.
Featured School of the Week: St. Rose School
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From our friends at St. Rose School DISCOVER THE LITTLE SCHOOL WHERE BIG THINGS HAPPEN Since 1913, St. Rose School has helped raise saints and scholars in a small community centered on Catholic faith and values. We provide a comprehensive pre-k through eighth grade education that includes art, music, PE and much more, helping to …
Kid-Friendly Winter Fun
Whether you want to take advantage of the winter weather, or snuggle down for some cozy fun, there is lots to do in Portland during the winter with kids.
Neighborhood We Love: Sellwood-Moreland
Sellwood-Moreland in Southeast is the quintessential, walkable, self-contained Portland neighborhood.
Neighborhood We Love: St. Johns
Plenty of Portlanders are proud of their neighborhoods, but when it comes to community spirit, St. Johns is in a class of its own.
GreatSchools Ratings Aren’t the Whole Story
In their quest for the best education possible for their children, parents may find ratings services to be a good way to quickly judge a school.
January 2021
The first-ever PDX Parent City Guide is here! Get an in-depth look at neighborhoods from across the quadrants.
Neighborhood We Love: King
Eclectic dining options, sky-high walking and biking scores, and a community of resident-advocates — there’s lots to love about King.
South Portland, What’s In a Name?
Carved out of Southwest Portland, the long, tall area is bordered by the Marquam Bridge to the north, then runs down the waterfront to the Sellwood Bridge and west along Southwest Barbur Boulevard.
PDX Trend: Fried-chicken Goodness
Portlanders of all ages are reaching for another piece of the ultimate comfort food: crispy-crunchy chicken.
Helping Kids Develop Resilience during the Pandemic
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By Pediatricians Beth Links Torwekar, M.D. with Randall Children’s Hospital and Deidré Burton, M.D. with Metropolitan Pediatrics The realities for children now are challenging. The lack of connection and interaction with teachers, teammates, friends and family has increased emotional stress and feelings of isolation. Children are grieving the loss of milestones (birthdays, graduations, anniversaries), celebrations, …
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22 Quick and Easy Things to Do To Get Your Home More Organized
Get organized in the new year with these easy-ish tips.
Help Your Child Manage Stress & Thrive during the Pandemic
Read practical tips from Portland pediatricians to help your kids manage stress and find joy during these challenging times.
The Gift of Savings
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- Vote for PDX Parent Picks - January 14, 2021
- Care in the Time of Corona - January 13, 2021
- School is Online for Now, But Kids Still Need Their Vaccines - January 10, 2021
From our friends at OnPoint Community Credit Union The holidays are upon us, and it’s a busier time than ever for parents as we do our best to make the holidays special amidst unprecedented challenges. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we must prepare for the unknowns ahead, and one of the best ways …
Parent Hacks: Parental Internet Controls
Xfinity has made it easier than ever to monitor your child’s internet usage.
Ask Dr. Doug: Snoring Kids
Sometimes snoring is a clue that sleep isn’t as good as we need it to be.
Family-friendly Fall and Winter Explorations
Children can have a blast on even the coldest and rainiest days!
DIY Snow Globes
This fun winter craft from Yellow Scope science kits also demonstrates a scientific concept to your kids.
Parent Hacks: Limiting Screen Time
You can easily keep tabs on daily screen time with the Xfinity App.
Volunteering for Portland Families during COVID
Here are some ways families can give back this holiday season.
Safe and Festive Holiday Ideas during COVID
Here are just a few magical ways to celebrate the winter season while social distancing during these COVID days.
Family Supper Review: Food Cart Nacheaux
Food cart Nacheaux brings Cajun/Mexican fusion cuisine to Southeast Portland.
Your Parenting Companion: Notes from the Backpack
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- Vote for PDX Parent Picks - January 14, 2021
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This is a school year like no other. How do you keep track of everything that’s going on? How do you best support your children’s learning, development and success in and out of school? Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast is your parenting companion and guide. Launched in 2019 by National PTA, Notes from …
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The Love of Music for a Lifetime
Valley Catholic Music School offers private music lessons in a variety of instruments throughout the year for children and adults.
Ask the Middle School Counselor: Balancing Distance Learning
Ideas to help middle schoolers keep up with online learning during the pandemic.
