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…
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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! 
Our January issue starts hitting the stands this week, with a focus on New Year’s Resolutions and Education. Our Ages & Stages feature explores resolutions to help your family thrive, from establishing a family meal routine and fostering a lifelong love of physical activity to seeking out parent education opportunities and helping your child prepare for college without driving them (and you) nuts! 
Our December issue is hitting the stands this week, with our annual Holiday Gift Guide and much more! We organized the gift guide by age again this year to help you find just the right presents for everyone on your list -– from newborn babies to hard-to-buy-for teens and ‘tweens. We’ve even got a few ideas for the adults on your list.
The latest issue of our sister magazine, Portland Woman, is hitting the stand this week, with features on Parenting Our Parents, The Women of Mogadishu and Becoming a Lifelong Learner, as well as a spotlight of Gateway to College President Laurel Dukehart. 
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! 
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. 
Our October issue is hitting the stands this week, with a special fall focus on pediatric health – with a twist! This time, we’re focusing on pediatric health topics most parents would rather not think about, from colic to lice to braces to puberty. It’s a good read with loads of useful information and advice! The issue also includes our annual Performing Arts Preview, with information on family-friendly theater, music, dance and more. 
Our September issue is hitting the stands this week, with a special focus on special needs families. In Support for Special Families, we explore how families with special needs children find support and build community. Our Ages & Stages feature, Making Sense of Math, answers the question, “How can I help my child develop strong math skills … even if I don’t love math?” 
Is it August already? Don’t panic! In our August issue, which is on the stands and online now, we’ll help you get ready to send the kids back to school with some easy-to-implement tips in Get Ready for a Great Year, and with an informative piece on afterschool options titled What Are You Doing After School? 
Happy Summer! Our July issue is all about summer fun, from a local family’s month-long dream vacation to Cannes, France, to a roundup of the best new summer reads for kids of all ages to a primer on how to pick out great books for your kids. You’ll also find our annual Fairs & Festivals listings, with details about the area’s most exciting upcoming summer events. 
