tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/?page=23Oregon Family Magazine | Where Community & Families Come TogetherWhere Community & Families Come Together2021-02-28T20:14:15-08:00urn:uuid:db89ce07-5144-4192-ab07-f9bc921aa37e2021-02-04T13:55:57-08:002021-02-28T20:14:15-08:00Dental Care At Home2021-02-04 13:55:57 -0800Dr. Tara Paluska, DDSAs the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, some of our home health care dental routines may have been neglected. It’s understandable. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn: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:3b7c7869-c610-4cc2-be2d-5e196a3a12662021-01-01T11:28:20-08:002021-01-01T11:29:22-08:00Building Your One’s Brain Power2021-01-01 11:28:20 -0800Parenting NowOne-year olds are eager and curious learners. Brain development during this year lays the foundation for all of their future learning. Ones naturally love activities that activate their brain development.<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:d90a72a0-1784-4eb9-b031-105ea7b5b0f52021-01-01T11:19:24-08:002021-01-01T11:31:51-08:00Preparing for College Beyond the “Numbers”2021-01-01 11:19:23 -0800Joshua HirschsteinWhile colleges certainly seek students who have shown academic success, colleges also understand that talent, ability, and potential are not necessarily well-revealed in an applicant’s “numbers” - that is, their GPA and test scores. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:96be1501-8f68-4ed2-a1e2-d9996990efe62021-01-01T11:13:13-08:002021-02-04T14:34:57-08:00Surviving and Thriving on a Single Income Budget2021-01-01 11:13:13 -0800Christa Melnyk HinesLife is expensive. Life with kids is even more expensive. So how do some parents who rely on one income not only survive, but still find ways to create a happy, well-rounded life for their families?<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:8b7f84e8-1eda-4c6f-a7b1-defb649dfca42020-12-28T00:31:19-08:002021-01-01T11:09:02-08:00
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: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.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:e21faf23-8ff9-4602-ac53-d9d4e4305b592021-01-01T11:06:29-08:002021-01-01T17:30:35-08:00Creativity-Boosting Apps for Kids2021-01-01 11:06:29 -0800Tanni Haas, Ph.D.January is International Creativity Month; a great occasion to inspire your kids to become more creative. Here are some of the very best creativity-boosting apps for kids. They’re all completely free, so encourage your kids to download an app – or three! <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:f2efaaa3-1d3a-49fd-9933-d288d8d464e92021-01-01T11:03:34-08:002021-02-04T14:35:06-08:00Coping with Distance Learning Burnout2021-01-01 11:03:34 -0800Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.Distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic looks and feels very different to students, teachers and parents. Long hours in front of a screen, challenges with technology and difficulty mastering new material can be overwhelming to some children.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:927e074c-d397-4d95-aaa4-6b366968ff252020-12-01T09:22:00-08:002020-12-01T09:33:05-08:00Drum Roll Please....2020-12-01 09:21:58 -0800Kelli MatthewsThe 2020 Oregon Family Magazine Holiday Gift Guide is here!
This year, for our 9th annual gift guide, we found creative and imaginative gifts for kids.<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>