A new issue means new coupons and deals (along with a few regular favorites!). Here’s the scoop for August:

We Speak Baby: Healthy Pregnancy & Parenting: Attend this informative symposium and get breakfast, all for FREE! (Back Cover)
Young Athletes Heart Screening: Have your teen checked for potential heart problems for $10. (Page 11)
Portland Youth Ballet: Free dance class for first-time clients. (Page 42) More…

Category: Finance, Metro Parent // Posted on August 8, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Once again, we’d like to point you in the direction of the coupons and deals in our current issue. Happy saving!

Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off your entire purchase. (Page 6)
Santosha Yoga: Attend your first class for free. (Page 7) More…

Category: Metro Parent // Posted on March 16, 2011 // Leave a Comment

If your kids have ever had to have an x-ray, an MRI or any other type of medical imaging, you’ve likely worried about their exposure to radiation. In an online Viewpoint column this month, Jennifer Adams, a staff radiologic technologist at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, provides a primer on the types of medical imaging your child’s doctor might order and the radiation exposure associated with each.

Another online Viewpoint column this month also provides easy-to-understand, remarkably valuable information about new drug trends More…

Category: Metro Parent, Online Articles // Posted on March 14, 2011 // Leave a Comment

There’s plenty of talk these days about what’s wrong with public schools, but in our February issue we approached the issue from a different perspective: We took a look at what’s “right” with some local public schools. More…

Category: Education, Metro Parent // Posted on February 23, 2011 // 2 Comments

You know we have a great online Family Fun calendar where you can find activities and events to share with your kids every day, but did you know we also have a fabulous online Parents’ Calendar? We do! It’s filled each month with everything from lectures, classes and workshops to fundraisers, conferences, and the all-encompassing “miscellaneous” parent-focused events. More…

Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent // Posted on February 16, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Once again we’re happy to provide a list of all the great deals and coupons in our current issue:

Milagros, Babyworks and Mother Nature’s: Get $5 off any purchase at these local independent boutiques. (Back Cover)
Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off any regular priced item. (Page 6)
Little Smiles: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 7)
Pizza.com: Get 10 percent off your first order. (Page 22) More…

Category: Coupons and Deals, Finance, Metro Parent // Posted on February 7, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Did you know our Family Fun Editor posts online reviews of great kid-friendly local attractions every week? From outdoorsy activities around town like Tryon Creek State Park, Kelley Point Park, Bishop’s Close and Whitaker Ponds to indoor family fun such as North Clackamas Aquatic Park More…

Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent, Nature // Posted on January 26, 2011 // Leave a Comment

In our January issue, we offer some fabulous, easy-to-implement tips on assessing your current spending and reducing where you can to save money. One easy and obvious way to save is by clipping coupons and watching out for great deals and special offers, so we’re happy to provide this handy list of coupons and deals in this month’s issue: More…

Category: Coupons and Deals, Finance, Metro Parent // Posted on January 19, 2011 // Leave a Comment

The Metro Parent 2011 Family Resource Guide is currently being distributed throughout the region. It’s the ONLY regional directory of family-friendly activities, destinations, businesses and resources made available to area parents free of charge!

Inside the guide you’ll find More…

Category: Events/Performances, Metro Parent, New Issue // Posted on January 17, 2011 // Leave a Comment

We want all of our fabulous readers to join our community on Facebook so we can all share our insights, tips and opinions about parenting, local events and activities, and anything else we feel like “talking” about — and we’re offering some fun prizes to entice new people to join in. More…

Category: Contests, Metro Parent // Posted on January 10, 2011 // Leave a Comment

Once again, you’ll find a wealth of fabulous coupons and deals in our December issue, including several great bargains on toys and gifts for the holidays! It’s a perfect opportunity to save money and support some wonderful local businesses! (To find out how shopping locally benefits the entire community, read this month’s online article, The Joys of Buying Local.)

Here’s what you’ll find, and where you’ll find it:

OMSI Science Store: Take 20 percent off your total purchase in the store or online. (Page 19)

Lakeshore Learning: More…

Category: Holidays, Metro Parent, New Issue // Posted on December 8, 2010 // Leave a Comment

Looking for some great holiday savings? Check out our November issue for these exciting coupons and deals:

Lakeshore Learning: Get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more; $10 off your purchase of $50 or more; or $15 off your purchase of $75 or more. (Pg. 5)

OMSI Science Store: Take 20 percent off your total purchase in the store or online. (Pg. 20) More…

Category: Metro Parent // Posted on November 15, 2010 // Leave a Comment