Farmers Markets are a great way to teach kids where their food comes from and support local farmers – all in the name of a fun family outing! No matter where you live, there’s sure to be a farmers market nearby, offering everything from produce, meat, fish and cheese to baked goods, flowers, local honey and more. Plus, most feature live music and other kid-friendly entertainment options. >> More
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Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications - Teaching Kids About When and How to Use Them
Vitamins, over-the-counter pain killers and prescription drugs. They’re everywhere these days, including the family medicine cabinet. Learn how to teach your children when and why to use medications – and when and why they shouldn’t – in this article by Emily Moser, Oregon Partnership’s Director of Parenting Programs.
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Our 2012 Family Resource Guide
An all-inclusive guide to family resources, goods, services, activities and destinations in the metropolitan area. Learn more...
Our 2011 Education & Enrichment Guide
An all-inclusive guide to family resources, goods, services, activities and destinations in the metropolitan area. Learn more...
Our 2012 Summer Camps & Learning Guide
An extensive directory of summer learning opportunities and camps for children and families. Learn more...
Our 2011-12 Your Baby and You Guide
A highly regarded resource for new and expectant parents, with extensive information on pregnancy and post-partum issues as well as area goods and services for mom, baby and family. Learn more...
Online Family Resource Listings
Looking for Music lessons for your kids, Childcare/Daycare, Private School, Foreign Language Lessons. See our online listings.
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Family Fun Reviews
The Historic Belmont Firehouse
The Experience: If you have a fire engine enthusiast in your house or are looking for an engaging way to begin or continue fire safety discussions with your kids, then head over to The Historic Belmont Firehouse in SE Portland to check out the Safety Learning Center and Fire Museum. Once inside, kids will be [...]Parents' Calendar Online
This Month's Parents' CalendarParent education opportunities, fundraisers for parenting related organizations and other parents-only events of interest. You can submit Parents’ Calendar items by clicking on the 'Submit an event' button on the Calendar page.
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