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This Month’s
Online Articles

A Day at the Beach?
10 Steps to Survive a Vacation with Your In-Laws

Rx for Summer Learning Loss: Read!
Book Recommendations for Kids - From Tots to Teens

Previous Month’s
Online Articles

Daycation and Staycation Resources
Books to Help You Plan Your Close-to-Home Holiday

A Summer of Service
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Happy Fathers Day, Stepdad!
A Father By Any Other Name

A Mothers’ Day for Peace’
Do you know how Mothers’ Day came to be?
The origins of this popular holiday may surprise you.

Thoughts on Surviving Mother’s Day
Being a Mother and also a Daughter on Mother’s Day

An Interview with Jacki Sturkie
(aka Jacki Kane) – mom, comedienne and founder of TIME OUT: The Mother of All Comedy Shows

Keeping Teens Safe During Spring Break
An open letter to area parents from Portland Police Chief Rosie Sizer and Multnomah County Sheriff Bob Skipper

Frugal Family Fun
We’ve gathered numerous family fun outing ideas that don’t cost an arm and a leg.

Keeping Kids Drug and Alcohol-Free>Helping kids steer clear of alcohol and drugs.

Previous Month’s
Online Articles

Resolve to Stay Connected with Your Kids
Resolve to strengthen and maintain connections with your children.

Raising Kids Who Care About the Planet

Top Five Financial Resolutions for Parents
The top five financial resolutions parents should make in 2009.

The Importance of Good Role Models
What do we know about the importance of good role models?

Simplifying the Holidays

Four Steps to a More Meaningful, Less Commercialized Holiday

The Frugal Family
Tips for Surviving Tough Economic Times

Free (or Almost Free) Museums

Opportunities for Joy
Granting Holiday Wishes for Kids at Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children

The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things
Giving Your Kids What They Really Want for the Holidays

Arts Preview
2008-09 Performing Arts Preview

Other Online Articles

A Home for the Holidays
JOIN us in helping a homeless family get off the streets

Family Favorite Survey
Our 2008 ‘Family Favorites’ Reader Survey Awards

Education

How to Have the Best School Year Ever
Keep the momentum going as the year progresses.