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Let It Go: Seven Things to Stop Worrying About

04/29/2024 ● By Sarah Lyons

Worrying, it’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at three am, with the silence of the house ringing in my ears.

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Peanut Butter Perfection - Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie

04/02/2024 ● By Sandy Kauten

If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert.

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On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!

03/04/2024 ● By Sandy Kauten

From 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.

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Beat the Daylight Savings Time Scaries

03/04/2024 ● By Lori Orlinsky

Clocks are expected to spring forward at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 10, and parents everywhere have a sense of impending doom, as that single hour of missed sleep wreaks havoc on kids, creating significant bedtime battles both in the morning and at night.

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Love Is in The Air

02/01/2024 ● By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.

Parents are not generally comfortable with the idea of their teen dating; but it’s a fact of life, and better for everyone involved when it’s acknowledged and accepted, rather than denied.

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A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System

12/30/2023 ● By Sandy Kauten

Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place – with the foods you eat and drink.

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Neuroscience to Boost

12/30/2023 ● By Dr. Rebecca Jackson

When your child struggles to focus or stay on task, you may find yourself uttering, “Come on, try harder. You can do this.” While those words are well-meaning, they can do more harm than good.

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Bringing the Outside In

08/28/2023 ● By Beth Stein

Coming 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

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Finding Purpose in an Empty Nest

08/28/2023 ● By Pam Molnar

My youngest child leaves for his senior year of college on Monday. For the life of me, I don’t know how that is possible.

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Signs Your Child is Feeling Stressed this Back-to-School Season

08/28/2023 ● By Nick 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

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