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.

All of our regular features are in there, too, from a Family Fare featuring Mississippi Pizza Pub; an Out & About detailing some wonderful indoor spots for kids to get active during the cold, wet winter; an Angels Among Us spotlighting The Dougy Center; and a Viewpoint with tips on preventing childhood lead poisoning.

Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed — and be sure to pull out the Birthday Guide and save it for your future party planning needs! You can also find the issue online beginning Feb. 1.

Inside you’ll find everything from Educational Attractions to Visual and Performing Arts to Playgrounds, Public Fountains and Hiking Opportunities to Sports, Gymnastics and Horseback Riding to Family-friendly Restaurants and Cafes to area Farmers Markets and more. You’ll even find a comprehensive list of Resources for Parents and Families.

You really should pick up your copy today! (You can read it online, too, but we think you’ll want to keep a copy handy for those “What should do today?” and “Where can we find …?” kind of days.)

You’ll also find an Out & About column on Cool Museums You Might Have Missed, a Family Fare review of Max’s Fanno Creek Brew Pub in Tigard, an Angels Among Us featuring Smile Oregon, and our Family Fun Calendar. All in all, it’s a great way to start a brand new year!

Pick up a copy this week, or read it online beginning Jan. 1.

We’ve also included a feature called How We Celebrate, exploring some of the cherished traditions local families share during the winter holiday season and a review of the spectacular BODY WORLDS and The Brain exhibit at OMSI. Plus, you’ll find your favorite regular features, including a special final fond farewell Going Places With Ramona column, an Angels Among Us introducing you to Human Solutions, a Family Fare review of The Melting Pot, and our Family Fun Calendar , including a special section with festive Holiday Highlights.

Pick up a copy this week, or read it online beginning Dec. 1.

You’ll also find your favorite regular features, including news you can use, herstory, get a life (coach), great reads and a comprehensive community calendar. Pick up a copy wherever you get your Metro Parent magazines, or read it online today.

You’ll also find your favorite regular features, with Ramona’s mom getting a lesson in being a school parent, a Family Fare review of Old Wives’ Tales and an Angels Among Us spotlight on The Children’s Institute. As always, our Family Calendar is packed with family-friendly events and activities every day of the month, including a special roundup of holiday happenings.

Pick up a copy at your favorite distribution point, or read it online beginning Nov. 1.

You’ll also find a comprehensive list of resources for new parents –- from support and play groups to parent-child development programs, classes, online resources and more –- as well as our annual roundup of the best gear for babies and new parents.

Pick up a copy wherever Metro Parent is distributed.

You’ll also find all your favorite regular features inside, with Ramona getting her first chore chart, an Out & About featuring a family-friendly fall excursion in downtown Portland, a Family Fare review of dim sum at Wong’s King, and an Angels Among Us spotlight on Oregon Healthy Kids. As always, our Family Calendar is packed with family-friendly events and activities every day of the month.

Pick up a copy at your favorite distribution point, or read it online beginning Oct. 1.

You’ll also learn about Go Red for Women, a campaign to raise awareness about heart health especially for women, plus all your favorite regular features, including news you can use, herstory, get a life (coach), great reads and a comprehensive community calendar.

Pick up a copy wherever you get your Metro Parent magazines, or read it online today.

You’ll also find all your favorite regular features inside, with Ramona visiting the Enchanted Forest, an Out & About featuring the Hood River Fruit Loop tour, a Family Fare review of The Grilled Cheese Grill (our first food cart review!), an Angels Among Us spotlight of the Autism Society of Oregon, and a Viewpoint exploring how gardening can benefit children in home-based childcare settings, especially children from low-income households. As always, our Family Calendar is packed with family-friendly events and activities every day of the month.

Pick up a copy at your favorite distribution point, or read it online beginning Sept. 1.