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The College Tour Experience

04/29/2024 ● By Katy M. Clark

7 Things Parents and Teens See Differently... iconic buildings, lush green spaces, dorms resembling hotels, and bookstores packed with swag. All of this as they consider where their kids might land after high school graduation.

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May the Fourth Be With You

04/29/2024 ● By Cherie Gough

Host a Star Wars Themed Party - and make the most of every celebration (because we can)!

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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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A Day Just for Mom

04/29/2024 ● By Kimberly Blaker

The role of mothers in shaping their daughters' and sons' lives is unsurpassed. Mothers teach us to love, be strong, be confident, persist, live life to its fullest, and be the best we can be.

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Thrift Shopping With Your Teen

03/04/2024 ● By Katy M. Clark

I never thought that I would be flipping through a rack of shirts, all size Small, with such fervor. After all, I wear a size Large. Plus, I didn’t need a shirt.

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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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Kelp: The Forests of the Sea

12/07/2023 ● By Becky Raines

Imagine you are standing on the Oregon beach. You hear the seagulls honking above you and feel cold sand squishing between your toes.

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Great Halloween Apps

09/30/2023 ● By Tanni Haas, Ph.D

There are few holidays kids look forward to with more anticipation than Halloween. After all, what’s more fun that carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, and going trick-or-treating with your friends?

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Getting into the Spirit

09/30/2023 ● By Sandy Kauten

As you decorate and choose costumes this Halloween, please remember you can also do something sweet and special for children who are facing health challenges.

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5 Tips For Being a More Sustainable Pet Parent

09/30/2023 ● By Christine Mallier

The future of our planet is a growing concern for people around the world, and pet ownership is part of the equation when choosing to live sustainably.

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