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Category: Parenting, Politics // Posted on May 9, 2012 // 1 Comment
That’s a question parents ask themselves all the time – especially mothers. And the answer is often pretty sobering. More…
Category: Parenting, Politics // Posted on May 2, 2012 // Leave a Comment
Our conversation during this week’s “High Cost of Motherhood” discussion + action group ended with a question to which we all, understandably, had different answers: If you could change one thing about the public policies that affect how motherhood works (or doesn’t work!) for you personally, what would it be? Of course our answers depended on our individual circumstances, but together they make a pretty good list of the changes many mothers need: More…
Category: Parenting, Politics // Posted on April 25, 2012 // 1 Comment
The recent comments about “stay-at-home” mothers by Hilary Rosen and Ann Romney have put motherhood squarely in the headlines. Opinions about what was said aside, these comments present an opportunity to look past the usual rhetoric and start talking about the deeper issues of how motherhood is valued (or not!) in our society. So, as a group of moms gathered on a sunny Sunday in Portland to participate in a discussion course called The High Cost of Motherhood and How We can Lower It, we did just that. More…
Category: Parenting, Politics // Posted on April 18, 2012 // Leave a Comment
I was shocked to learn that being a mother is the single biggest risk factor for poverty in old age in the United States. Yes, along with the countless joys, there are high costs associated with being a mother in our society.
It doesn’t matter whether you work full-time, part-time, or stay at home; none of us is immune to the cultural norms and workplace and public policies that impact our ability to support and care for our families –- and ourselves. More…
Category: Parenting, Politics // Posted on April 11, 2012 // Leave a Comment
We’re pretty famous for our fabulous Family Calendar, which is packed with family-friendly events every day of the month. The print version we run in the magazine lists a huge assortment of events and activities for families with kids of all ages, and the online version includes even more.
But we’re also pretty proud of our online Parents’ Calendar, which lists a host of parent-focused classes and events each month. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent, Parenting // Posted on March 26, 2012 // Leave a Comment
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 Little Gym of Lake Oswego, just one of the many Parents’ Night Out events held regularly throughout the area. More…
Category: Parenting // Posted on January 18, 2012 // 2 Comments
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. More…
Category: Health and Wellness, Parenting // Posted on January 9, 2012 // Leave a Comment
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 Family Calendar and Family Fun Reviews to information about local parenting resources, we do our best to keep you up to date on local activities and events of interest. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent, Parenting // Posted on October 24, 2011 // Leave a Comment
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. More…
Category: Education, Events/Performances, Parenting // Posted on October 17, 2011 // Leave a Comment
Looking for something fun to do with the family next weekend? Want to learn more about eco-friendly, community-oriented, healthy and natural options for raising your family? Check out the ReDirect Guide’s Green Sprouts Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25!
Admission to the festival is free, with a variety of workshops, activities and exhibitors for the whole family. More…
Category: Events/Performances, Parenting // Posted on September 14, 2011 // Leave a Comment
As the back-to-school season overtakes the leisure of summer, most of us are concerned about getting our kids back into the swing. We help them adjust to a more regular schedule. We make sure they have the clothes and supplies they’ll need. We strategize with them about getting and staying organized. But let’s face it, most of us parents are heading back to school, too. More…
Category: Education, Parenting // Posted on August 31, 2011 // Leave a Comment
