tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/categories/parentingParenting | Oregon Family Magazine Where Community & Families Come Together2024-03-04T10:31:17-08:00urn:uuid:53fa89c6-16a8-4414-ae8d-b78de6df9b712024-03-04T10:30:51-08:002024-03-04T10:31:17-08:00Thrift Shopping With Your Teen2024-03-04 10:30:50 -0800Katy M. ClarkI never thought that I would be flipping through a rack of shirts, all size Small, with such fervor. After all, I wear a size Large. Plus, I didn’t need a shirt. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn: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:cc692918-5053-4366-b12d-e81ff70195d52023-12-07T15:30:29-08:002023-12-07T15:30:33-08:00Kelp: The Forests of the Sea2023-12-07 15:30:29 -0800Becky RainesImagine you are standing on the Oregon beach. You hear the seagulls honking above you and feel cold sand squishing between your toes. <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:40414e6e-6d55-4503-a75f-cdfe7759e0da2023-09-30T15:00:51-07:002023-11-29T10:43:21-08:00Getting into the Spirit2023-09-30 15:00:50 -0700Sandy KautenAs you decorate and choose costumes this Halloween, please remember you can also do something sweet and special for children who are facing health challenges.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:39104485-9369-4a21-995f-1e412c9b3d442023-09-30T14:45:56-07:002023-11-29T10:43:24-08:005 Tips For Being a More Sustainable Pet Parent2023-09-30 14:45:55 -0700Christine MallierThe future of our planet is a growing concern for people around the world, and pet ownership is part of the equation when choosing to live sustainably.<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:85cd6635-161f-4599-bfeb-aa504c06eecb2023-08-28T15:18:45-07:002023-09-30T14:46:20-07:00Finding Purpose in an Empty Nest 2023-08-28 15:18:45 -0700Pam MolnarMy youngest child leaves for his senior year of college on Monday. For the life of me, I don’t know how that is possible. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:1d8f6090-66bd-496f-89ad-e544177e3f282023-08-01T15:26:37-07:002023-08-28T15:18:59-07:00GREAT MOMENTS IN EDUCATION2023-08-01 15:26:36 -0700Rick EpsteinMy wife took out her phone and heard the words every parent dreads: “There has been an accident. Bring Sally some dry pants.” It was the kindergarten teacher. Spurred by visions of her weeping and humiliated child, Betsy rushed to the rescue.
<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:1c6b03fa-5a22-4ce1-9bd2-77d5aa658b202023-07-05T17:53:49-07:002023-08-01T15:11:32-07:00Outdoor Summer Concerts 2023-07-05 17:53:48 -0700Cherie Gough6 Reasons to Make Them a Family Tradition<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>