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Summer Science Experiments from Mad Science of Portland
Three outdoor activities popular at Mad Science camps, classes and parties – and perfect for families to try at home.
Stargazing Science
All About Rose City Astronomers’ Sky Puppies Class.
The Fourth of July
The Importance of Family Traditions
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Kick the Small-Screen Habit This Summer
Alternatives to Games, TV and the Internet
Previous Months’
Online Articles
The Summer Childcare Puzzle
How do parents – especially those working outside the home – cobble together a complete summer of childcare, camps and classes? We spoke with three families who take three very different approaches to learn how they solve the summer childcare puzzle.
(This article is excerpted from our 2010 Summer Camps & Learning Guide).
Green Eggs Make Mom Blue
An Earth-Friendly (and Unsuccessful) Easter Egg Experience
Easy Tips for Healthier Kids
The main feature in our March issue explores childhood obesity – and what parents can do about it. This short piece provides a few helpful strategies for parents hoping to jumpstart healthy nutritional changes for their families.
A St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma
Good Girls Wear Green – or Else
Take Time to Listen, It Speaks Volumes to Your Child (from Oregon Partnership)
Parents who actively listen help nurture a strong relationship that can protect their kids from using alcohol and other drugs
A Valentine’s Day Guide for Guys
What Women REALLY Want on Feb. 14
Resolving to Become – Aquamom!
Got kids? Need winter break camp ideas? We’ve got you covered.
Winter Break Day Camp Roundup
Got kids? Need winter break camp ideas? We’ve got you covered.
10 No-Nonsense Tips for a Happy Holiday
Stress and December seem to go hand-in-hand – particularly for mothers. This article offers ideas for simplifying what can be an overwhelming month.
When Your Child’s Friends Use Alcohol/Drugs
Oregon Partnership presents a Q & A piece on how being proactive and listening can help parents support kids whose peers engage in harmful behavior
Giving Thanks at 30,000 Feet
One mom learns the true meaning of Thanksgiving during her flight home
How to Protect Kids – and the Community – from the H1N1 Flu
An open letter to Metro Parent readers from Dr. Paul Lewis, deputy tri-county health officer (Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties), Dr. Molly Burchell, chief of pediatrics, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Dr. H. Stacy Nicholson, physician-in-chief, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) and Pregnancy
Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) and Feeding Your Baby
Providence Health & Services provides these Q &As for pregnant and nursing women.
Boosting Child Safety IQ to Keep Kids Safe
The job of protecting a child from injury is probably one of a parent’s or caregiver’s most anxiety-provoking and sometimes overwhelming responsibilities.
Mercy Corps Action Center
Inspiring our children to make the world a better place.
College Students and Health Insurance
Got kids in college? This article takes a look at health insurance options for the college crowd.
Improv, Halloween-style
How one parent improvised on Oct. 31
Labor Day? No Sweat!
One mom’s take on the true meaning of Labor Day
Putting a Stop to ‘Shoulder-Tapping’
Take time to educate your kids about the dangers of asking adults to buy alcohol for them.
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
Daycation and Staycation Resources
Books to Help You Plan Your Close-to-Home Holiday
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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
Previous Months’
Online Articles
Sleepless in Portland
Our January issue Ages & Stages feature contains a wealth of information on why sleep is so important for our children – and how we can ensure that they get enough of it. Click here to read that article (beginning on page 12).
We offer the following additional topics related to kids and sleep:
* Recognizing Sleep Apnea in Children
* Co-sleeping – Societal Stigma?
* Why Sleep Medication Doesn’t Work for Teens
* Teens – To Nap or Not to Nap
Special Autism Section
Our September 2009 issue contains an in-depth feature titled “Living With Autism” which focuses on the various treatments area families have employed to help their children on the autism spectrum. The following short articles are supplemental to that piece (all articles were written by Emily Puro):
- 1. Early Diagnosis = Early Intervention
- 2. Navigating the School System
- 3. It’s Not Just a Childhood Disorder
- 4. Understanding Your Autistic Child: Parent Education
- 5. Paying for Autism Treatment
- 6. Is There a Cure for Autism?
- 7. Autism Conference Oct. 29
- 8. Autism Resources (expanded list)
The Top 10 Back-to-School Tips
The National Association of School Psychologists offers these strategies for starting the school year off on the right foot.
The First Day of Tween School
A humorous look at the leap to middle school.
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?
Four Steps to a More Meaningful, Less Commercialized Holiday
The Frugal Family
Tips for Surviving Tough Economic Times
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
Education
How to Have the Best School Year Ever
Keep the momentum going as the year progresses.
