tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/categories/today?page=17Today | Oregon Family Magazine Page 17Where Community & Families Come Together2021-01-01T11:40:52-08:00urn:uuid:e07c669f-01a5-4afb-abf8-c05d6a2bda4a2021-01-01T11:40:48-08:002021-01-01T11:40:52-08:00Always Call Me at Work2021-01-01 11:40:48 -0800Rick EpsteinI never turn off my phone's ringer when I go into my boss’ office. If I get a call while I’m in there on a routine mission of dodging blame or stealing credit, it’s no problem. And when things take a really bad turn, a call can be a welcome interruption. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:35d33dfb-ed62-43af-97be-f098619a4b962021-01-01T11:23:10-08:002021-02-04T14:35:05-08:00Messing with Mud2021-01-01 11:23:09 -0800Beth SteinThe ingredients in the recipe are simple: water for wetness, soil for substance, crumpled leaves for texture, bark chips for chunks, grass for green-ness, and rocks just for fun. The how-to part of the recipe is also pretty straightforward – dig, dump, stir, mush, squoosh, pour, pound. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:91da83c7-a88a-461c-ad1a-b59f79d7d2702020-12-28T00:31:53-08:002021-01-01T11:09:00-08:00
4 Tips for a Productive 2021
2020-12-28 00:31:53 -0800Family Features
As the calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay productive next year.
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Nutritional Inspiration for the New Year
2020-12-28 00:31:18 -0800Family Features
A new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improvement from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and – perhaps most common – starting on a path toward better health. Focus on dishes that call for fresh fruits and veggies.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:7417ea6a-22ec-4a98-95dd-142efc75d9502020-12-01T08:43:36-08:002020-12-01T08:43:42-08:00Inspiring Generosity in Children2020-12-01 08:43:35 -0800Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.Generosity is a trait most parents would like to see instilled in their children. Teaching kids to serve and give to others builds character and empathy. It also releases chemicals in the brain that stimulate reward pathways and creates a feeling of joy.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:13b92be7-4e6f-472c-bbbf-6f3495055b242020-12-01T08:37:26-08:002021-01-01T11:08:44-08:00Gifts Kids Can Give on A Small Budget2020-12-01 08:37:25 -0800Sarah LyonsThere is nothing more heartwarming than a gift made by a child. Handmade gifts are affordable, fun to make, and can be given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:84d1d909-5bdd-4d28-b325-447a84f5eb9f2020-12-01T08:29:01-08:002020-12-01T08:29:07-08:00Animal Abodes 2020-12-01 08:29:00 -0800Andrea WillinghamTake a look around the place where you live. You might have a place where you sleep, somewhere you like to play or relax, somewhere you eat, and somewhere you study. The places we call home serve many different functions and can take many different forms.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:8027e552-6e83-4a49-b512-f8d511fff3532020-12-01T08:16:39-08:002020-12-01T08:16:49-08:00Bridging the Communication Gap – Literally!2020-12-01 08:16:39 -0800Ginevra RalphHearing loss can be devastatingly isolating. COVID’s masks and Plexiglas barriers are making it all that more challenging. Regardless of who in our families has hearing loss – children, parents, grandparents – they all need to be part of our conversations.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:73a3547c-f2d2-4c69-919b-1908c76d211e2020-11-01T14:12:17-08:002020-11-01T14:12:23-08:00Self-Care Trickles Down2020-11-01 14:12:17 -0800Parenting NowChildren contribute to our lives in so many ways. We experience fun, joy, wonder, and connectedness with them. But life with young children can also bring fatigue and frustration. You spend so much energy on their needs that it’s hard to meet your own. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:493c9b8a-d207-48e3-b64c-0fb4b0a8b34e2020-11-01T10:17:27-08:002020-12-01T09:26:59-08:00Considering a Move Overseas?2020-11-01 10:17:26 -0800Christa Melnyk HinesHere's some helpful hints and consideration to help start your journey!<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:840dcdaa-20c2-4920-a386-25bce6a886192020-10-26T01:33:23-07:002020-11-01T10:18:25-08:00
Building Children's Emotional Resilience Amid Uncertainty
2020-10-26 01:33:22 -0700Family Features
For parents facing uncertain school schedules, new ways of working and concerns about the health and safety of their families, life in a pandemic is stressful enough.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:50ca37fa-6df8-42ab-92f4-8dbf34d0c0a72020-09-29T14:40:17-07:002020-09-29T14:40:22-07:00Decluttering Your Home 2020-09-29 14:40:16 -0700Pam Moore... a simple approach to help with this daunting task.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>