Why Is It So Hard to Find Child Care?
If you’re looking for child care and finding it next to impossible, you’re not alone.
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Field Trip: Art Strolls
Portland is home to so many wonderful murals — check out some of these works by BIPOC artists.
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Love Good Musical Theater?
Families in Washington County have a new option when it comes to engaging in youth performing arts programs.
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Ridwell Makes Next-level Recycling a Breeze
A local mom gives us the scoop on recycling with Ridwell.
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Ask Dr. Doug: Signs of Depression in Teens
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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
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Good Deeds: The Healing Power of Art
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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.
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There’s a good reason so many of us turned to creative endeavors when the COVID lockdown started: Art soothes the soul. But this philosophy is nothing new to those at Color Outside the Lines, a nonprofit that aims to empower and inspire foster and at-risk youth by providing opportunities to create and explore through art,
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Family Supper: Doughnut Time
In a town already recognized for outstanding doughnuts, new outfits are bringing fresh twists that your family will love.
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Feeding Families: Local Free Fridges and Pantries Address Food Insecurity
Through these free fridges and pantries, communities are creating ways to help their neighbors find nutritious food hyper-locally.
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Artist Profile: Jeremy Okai Davis
Find out about the work of this local father and painter.
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The Shot Clock
As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, doctors answer your questions on safety and when your children will be able to get a shot.
Shows to Go: Portland’s Local Performing Arts Programming
Portland’s local performing arts companies have creatively pivoted to offer fun and educational shows for families at home.
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Kids Can Cook: Knife Skills & White Turkey Chili Recipe
Help your child learn the essential cooking skills of slicing and chopping with tips from the staff at Basics Market.
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Feeling Groovy at the Drive-in Movie
Pile the kids (and the dog) in the car for a retro movie-watching experience at Newberg’s 99W Drive-In.
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Featured Camp of the Week: Camp GOTR, Hosted by Girls on the Run
Camp GOTR ‘s spring break camp provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for 3rd-5th grade girls of all abilities to develop self-confidence and learn social-emotional skills.
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Good Deeds: Adopt One Block
Sign up to “adopt” a block in Portland to clean up litter.
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REVIEW: Rollerskating at Lloyd Center during COVID
Our web director took her daughter to a Rose City Rollers’ open skating session at the Lloyd Center parking garage and found it a great way to get exercise — and make happy COVID-time memories.
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Featured School of the Week: Multnomah Playschool
Nestled amongst the trees in Southwest Portland is Multnomah Playschool, Oregon’s longest running parent cooperative preschool.
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Tech Guidelines for Kids and Tweens
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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
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Beautiful New Black History Books for 2021
Thank you to Green Bean Books for these nonfiction picks to read with kids during Black History Month — and all year long.
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Top 5 Takeout Spots for Pancakes
Grab a stack of pancakes to go at one of these local restaurants.
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Ask Dr. Doug: Baby Rashes
Babies have lots of normal rashes after they are born.
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Ask the Middle School Counselor: Supporting Your LGBTQ Kid
“He hasn’t come out, but I think my sixth-grade son is gay.”
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Free Preschool Passed! Now What?
Multnomah County voters approved the Preschool for All measure last November. That means universal preschool will be coming to a neighborhood near you — eventually.
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Dive into the World of Neighborhood Buy Nothing Groups
Get the scoop on what you need to know before diving into the world of gifting and searching.
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A Preschooler, a Camper Van & COVID Winter
Winter #vanlife with a preschooler? Read about one family’s experience.
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Care in the Time of Corona
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By Portland Children’s Museum This article originally appeared in Museum@Home, Portland Children’s Museum’s biweekly email of early childhood resources for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond! Subscribe today for curated @Home Experiences, reading collections, and social-emotional support delivered right to your inbox. Catch-up or revisit past email issues, and share your @Home creations on social
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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.
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Neighborhood We Love: Sellwood-Moreland
Sellwood-Moreland in Southeast is the quintessential, walkable, self-contained Portland neighborhood.
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Kid-Friendly Winter Fun in Portland, OR
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.
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Escape The Screen! 5 Awesome Activities
Here are some ideas for fun, easy activities your kids can do outside —with or without you.
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