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Preventing Dog Bites

02/28/2021 ● By by Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Adoptions and purchases of puppies and dogs have skyrocketed in the past year, proving once again that these furry animals are people’s best friends—especially during a pandemic.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

02/20/2021 ● By Trudy Citovic

Understanding this rare condition, and one Oregon family’s journey, and first-person perspective.

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DNA - Cracking the Code!

02/04/2021 ● By Andrea Willingham

Have you ever wondered why some people have blue eyes and some have brown eyes? Or why some insects fly while others crawl? Why are some fish are big and others small? It all has to do with our DNA.

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Messing with Mud

01/01/2021 ● By Beth Stein

The 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.

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Creativity-Boosting Apps for Kids

01/01/2021 ● By Tanni 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!

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Coping with Distance Learning Burnout

01/01/2021 ● By Pilar 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.

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Drum Roll Please....

12/01/2020 ● By Kelli Matthews

The 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.

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Inspiring Generosity in Children

12/01/2020 ● By Pilar 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.

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Gifts Kids Can Give on A Small Budget

12/01/2020 ● By Sarah Lyons

There 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.

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