Our February issue is hitting the stands this week and all we can say is, “Let’s Party!” Why? Because inside you’ll find our fully updated Ultimate Local Birthday Party Resource Guide, listing pretty much everything you need to plan and pull off a fabulous party at home or away, without pulling your hair out or breaking the bank!
You’ll also find a Q&A with Ben Cannon, Governor Kitzhaber’s education policy advisor, who offers an overview of the changes on the horizon for Oregon’s public education system. More…
Category: New Issue // Posted on January 30, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Music, theater, Chinese New Year, Mochitsuki and more … it’s all happening this weekend! And don’t forget to take a peek at our 
We’re nearly a month into 2012, a time when many of us start forgetting our ambitious New Year’s Resolutions, but I’m really trying to keep up with mine this year. It helps that my goals for the year weren’t too lofty to begin with, and a few are so vague they allow for pretty broad interpretation of the word “success.” 
You might think things would slow down after the winter holidays, but there are still plenty of exciting activities for families with kids of all ages. Here are a few of our picks for the weekend ahead. Once you’ve had a gander at these, be sure to check out of 
Parenting is the most rewarding job you’ll ever have, but let’s face it, we all need a night off every now and then. If you’re not one of the fortunate few with a steady, reliable babysitter ready to pop over at a moment’s notice, don’t despair. There are other options. In fact, this Saturday there’s a Parents’ Survival Night scheduled at the 
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Chuc Mung Nam Moi! The Year of the Dragon is nearly upon us, and the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year’s festivities happening around town offer an especially entertaining and engaging way to introduce your kids to different cultures. 
Free admission to national parks, Chinese New Year activities, live music, lots of opportunities for kids to get creative and a whole lot more … that’s what’s on this long holiday weekend! Take a look at our picks below, then check out our 
It’s that time of year again: time to start thinking about what school your child will attend next fall. The choices are plentiful, which is wonderful but can make the task of narrowing the field and selecting the school that best fits your family’s needs daunting. We’re here to help! 
When most of us contemplate how to educate our children about the dangers of drugs, we think about illicit and controlled substances. We rarely think about over-the-counter pain killers, prescription medications stashed in the back of our medicine cabinets, or even our daily vitamins. 
We hope your New Year’s Resolutions list includes “Have more family fun,” because as usual there’s plenty of fun to be had. Check out our picks below, then take a peek at our 
Our 2012 Family Resource Guide is on the stands now, with over 50 pages of new and updated listings! It’s the ONLY regional directory of family-friendly activities, destinations, businesses and resources available for FREE! 
