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Resale for First-Time Parents

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As a child, Carmen Ripley Wilson grew up recycling, reusing and repurposing just about everything on her family’s farm in the coastal mountains of Oregon. In 2012, she opened Beanstalk with a goal of providing local families with modern, good-quality, new and gently-worn children’s clothing, toys and equipment at a price they can afford.
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Hearing that a baby is on the way sets off fireworks of excitement—and then the nesting begins. A spare bedroom is converted into a nursery, walls are painted, corners are padded, floors are scrubbed clean and the baby item “to-buy” list just keeps on growing. A changing table, a crib, a rocking chair, bookcase, night

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Artists Raise Funds for Detained Children + Aaron Nigel Smith Video!

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The people who sing your children’s favorite songs got together to fight for kids separated from their parents at the border.The compilation album Hold Tight, Shine Bright features local artists Aaron Nigel Smith and Red Yarn along with a whole host of kindie music luminaries, such as Mista Cookie Jar, The Alphabet Rockers, and Lucky

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Five (Mostly) Calming Facts about Lice

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Michelle lives in Southwest Portland with her husband and daughter. When she's not working, Michelle is watching gymnastics class or basketball practice, and checking the Kids Calendar for a new activity to explore.
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As soon as someone starts talking about lice, I start scratching my head—and worrying about the impending infestation. Lice is one of those topics that makes many parents anxious, so we got the facts from the experts at Lice Knowing You. Janet Kennedy, Director of Operations, got us grounded with these five key takeaways: 1.

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The After-School Divide

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Melissa L. Jones is a public school kid who grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been in Oregon for 16 years and has one son in Portland Public Schools.
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The 50,000 students in Portland Public Schools get the same math curriculum. More or less the same English, social studies and science, too. Elementary school students attend school the same number of days and hours, whether they attend Woodlawn in Northeast Portland or Maplewood in Southwest Portland. But when it comes to what happens after school at

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Oregon Mermaids at Director Park Sun., Aug. 26!

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From our friends at Oregon Mermaids Since 2012, Oregon Mermaids have hosted a free, family celebration for their fellow Portlandians! JOIN US!  Sunday, August 26th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave. FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES Oregon Mermaids and friends will be performing Conservation through Education which includes hands-on conservation games Free

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9 Things to Do in Tigard

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Michelle lives in Southwest Portland with her husband and daughter. When she's not working, Michelle is watching gymnastics class or basketball practice, and checking the Kids Calendar for a new activity to explore.
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We always love exploring Portland, of course, but there is so much to love in its nearby towns and neighborhoods (like parking spots, for one thing). Whether you are seeking adventure, nature, art, indoor play, or a family-friendly restaurant, here are some of our top things to do with kids in Tigard: 1. Visit Summerlake

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12 Kid-Friendly Counter-Service Restaurants

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Ali Wilkinson is one of the founders of PDX Kids Calendar, and a lawyer, writer and podcaster. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest, especially when the explorations lead outdoors, to music or to ice cream.
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Here’s the thing with restaurants when you have young kids. In theory, they are a dream come true. Getting to eat delicious food prepared by someone other than you? And then not having to do dishes afterwards? What’s not to love! But then you get to the restaurant and you are waiting for seating and then

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