Education

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Is Your Child Too Wiggly to Read?

01/01/2025 ● By Jan Pierce

Sitting still and listening to a story is a developmental skill that can be nurtured over time. Sometimes young children are just too full of energy to sit still and pay attention to a book.

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Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothie

01/01/2025 ● By Sandy Kauten

Building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have makes it easier to establish habits you can stick to.

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7 New Year’s Resolutions to ‘up’ Your Sustainability and Waste Prevention Efforts

01/01/2025 ● By Daniel Hiestand and Kelly Bell

I have mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions, probably because I’ve had mixed results following through on them.

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Holiday Gifts Teachers Really Want

12/02/2024 ● By Kerrie McLoughlin

You want to show appreciation for your child’s teacher, but are most likely short on time, and maybe even on money. I polled teachers across the country to find out what gifts they are loving this year and which ones they would happily take a pass on.

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The Power of Giving & Nourishment

10/29/2024 ● By Kellcie Mullaney

FOOD For Lane County gives children and families hope this holiday season and year round. Since 1985, FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) has been a lifeline providing hope and nourishment for thousands of families in Lane County.

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Considering a Family Pet?

09/30/2024 ● By Sandy Kauten

Has there been more talk around the dinner table lately about adding a four-legged, furry friend to the family? Adding a new member to the family is fun and exciting, but can also be stressful and disruptive

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Making Theater Accessible for Kids: A Guide to Enjoying Ballet with Young Audience Members

09/30/2024 ● By Sandy Kauten

At Eugene Ballet, the Artistic staff is always thrilled to see young faces light up during a performance. We believe that theater should be accessible to everyone, especially children.

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A Place at (or under) the Table

09/30/2024 ● By Taj

Over the summer, our family enjoyed a little rest and relaxation on the Oregon Coast – and our eight-pound Pomeranian, Jaiya, came along with us.

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Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Curious…

09/30/2024 ● By Beth Stein

At Nearby Nature we often find ourselves thinking things would be much better if people would just follow our three simple rules: be safe, be kind, and be curious.

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