Our November issue is hitting the stands this week, with informative and inspirational features. In Could Your Family Be a Foster Family?, you’ll find out what it takes to change a child’s life –- and your own! –- by becoming a foster parent. In Got (Breast) Milk?, we explore the increasing popularity of donating breast milk to medically fragile babies in need. And in Why You Need a Will you’ll find out (wait for it …) why you need a will! More…
Category: New Issue // Posted on October 31, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Happy Halloween! Here’s to a spooky, safe and spectacular holiday weekend! Be sure to check our 
Before I became a mom, I loved the rain. I’d snuggle by the cozy fire enjoying a good book and a cup of hot tea without a care in the world. But living in the Pacific Northwest with a young child, I had to develop a whole new approach to the long, lingering rainy season. 
We’re constantly amazed at the vast array of activities and resources for families in the Portland metro area, and we’re proud to provide our readers with information they can use to take advantage of all the area has to offer. From our 
What’s pink, pink and pink all over? Pinkalicious at the Oregon Children’s Theatre, and it’s opening this weekend! And that’s not all! You’ll find our picks for the weekend ahead below, then take a peek at our 
As parents, we know how important it is to support our children’s education. We know it’s our job to help them develop and strengthen the academic skills they’ll need to succeed in school and in life. We know it’s our job to keep the lines of communication open between school and home, and to work as partners with our children’s teachers and school administrators. 
Finnegan’s is moving -– but only a few blocks away! In fact, it’s so close they’re having a stuffed animal parade from the old shop to the new on Saturday during their Grand Opening. Plus there’s plenty more family fun to be had this weekend, including 
Our annual Your Baby and You issue is on the stands now, packed with useful information for new and expecting parents. “All About Cesareans” explores the increase in c-section deliveries in recent decades and what can be done to curb the trend, while “Choosing a Partner in Pregnancy” looks at your options for prenatal care and how to choose the best fit for your family. 
In our annual Your Baby and You issue, which is on the stands now, we reviewed some of the best new gear for babies and new parents, recommended by local retailers. Now we’re offering one lucky reader a spectacular prize package overflowing with the products we showcased! 
We’ve got Junie B. Jones, Birdfest and Bluegrass, Family Harvest Days at the Oregon Garden and a whole lot more this weekend! Don’t forget to check our roundup of 
Have you checked our 
