tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/categories/kidsKids | Oregon Family Magazine Where Community & Families Come Together2024-03-04T10:08:24-08:00urn:uuid:ad800f34-7ccb-438e-a877-57801d06ca0a2024-03-04T10:08:00-08:002024-03-04T10:08:24-08:00On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!2024-03-04 10:07:59 -0800Sandy KautenFrom the Eugene Marathon’s Duck Dash for children as young as 2 years old to the thrill of Oregon Track Club’s All Comers Meets held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, growing up in Eugene and Springfield means getting to grow up in the middle of TrackTown USA.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:3b71660c-2e8c-43be-9fad-c37139c39e432024-02-01T13:55:39-08:002024-02-01T13:55:44-08:00Balancing Long-Term Parenting Goals2024-02-01 13:55:38 -0800McKenzie DaysAs January concludes and February rolls into our lives, we often find ourselves becoming more idle with our New Year's resolutions; the spreadsheet of our long-term goals and our day-by-day planner have completely disappeared underneath our desks.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:bdcd199a-d3e4-40d8-a655-316026dedd352023-09-30T15:04:41-07:002023-09-30T15:04:46-07:00Great Halloween Apps2023-09-30 15:04:40 -0700Tanni Haas, Ph.DThere are few holidays kids look forward to with more anticipation than Halloween. After all, what’s more fun that carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, and going trick-or-treating with your friends? <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:c1dfc301-d7d1-412f-a58c-ae0a392539452023-09-30T14:51:21-07:002023-09-30T14:51:40-07:00Sustainability Resources for Local Educators2023-09-30 14:51:21 -0700Daniel Hiestand Wildfires. Droughts. Soaring energy and food costs. Understanding why environmental sustainability matters is vital because real-world, climate crisis-related impacts are here and now.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:40badcce-dcf9-4c3f-9b53-0130cec58d852023-08-28T15:20:49-07:002023-09-30T14:46:21-07:00Bringing the Outside In2023-08-28 15:20:48 -0700Beth SteinComing up with Plan B is something nature educators do all the time. When you work outdoors, and with children, you’re always prepared to pivot<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:a92fe496-83ad-4eba-aa7d-00041d89f22b2023-08-28T15:15:30-07:002023-08-28T15:15:35-07:00Signs Your Child is Feeling Stressed this Back-to-School Season 2023-08-28 15:15:30 -0700Nick Norman As summer comes to an end for many kids heading back to school, it’s normal for stressors to sink in as students navigate a new grade, changing friend circles, or perhaps a new school altogether<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:e4aeaee6-73f1-4814-9180-4deb63f234c42023-08-01T15:15:29-07:002023-08-01T15:27:55-07:00The Emotional Highs and Lows of a Toddler2023-08-01 15:15:28 -0700Parenting Now!One-year olds are filled with big emotions: joy, love, and excitement—but also fear, anger, and frustration. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:930b526c-b086-4816-b631-7f594db0d5402023-08-01T15:10:53-07:002023-08-28T15:19:00-07:00The Ten Commandments of Back to School2023-08-01 15:09:29 -0700Sandy KautenHow to Build Rapport with Your Child’s New TeacherWant to get off on the right foot with your child’s new teacher this fall? Want to have smooth sailing in the transition from summer to fall? <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:7936e88f-4cd8-4ff6-8e42-1de687cabd662023-07-05T17:49:12-07:002023-08-01T15:11:33-07:00Give the Kids a 1970’s Summer2023-07-05 17:49:11 -0700Sarah LyonsAs the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:5efc100c-35ae-43df-84ba-10defc6d02552023-05-02T10:09:12-07:002023-06-01T06:55:13-07:00The Magic of Classical Music 2023-05-02 10:09:12 -0700Michelle FergusonClassical music has long been known for its ability to improve cognitive functioning, making it an ideal genre for children to explore. Research has shown that exposing children to classical music can have a positive impact on brain development, mental health and lead to lower levels of anxiety and depression. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:f5960b4f-e34b-48b7-9b9a-a837ed47132e2023-03-03T12:52:17-08:002023-04-05T13:24:03-07:006 Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Kids2023-03-03 12:52:17 -0800Sarah LyonsCelebrate the day by feasting on all things green. For breakfast, try some green eggs and ham while reading the Dr. Seuss book to your kids or dye your pancakes green just for fun.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:c42b7fa2-2252-4902-b4df-1859429bbbcb2023-03-03T12:32:46-08:002023-03-03T12:32:50-08:00Gift Your Child with a Green Start2023-03-03 12:32:46 -0800Beth SteinNew parents and friends of people with little ones read on! Spring is the perfect time to gift the children in your life with a green start. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>