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Last Updated: 03/04/2024 10:30AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

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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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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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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Outdoor Summer Concerts

07/05/2023 ● By Cherie Gough

6 Reasons to Make Them a Family Tradition

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Give the Kids a 1970’s Summer

07/05/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer.

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The Magic of Classical Music

05/02/2023 ● By Michelle Ferguson

Classical music has long been known for its ability to improve cognitive functioning, making it an ideal genre for children to explore. Research has shown that exposing children to classical music can have a positive impact on brain development, mental health and lead to lower levels of anxiety and depression.

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Why Your Preteen Needs the HPV Vaccine

05/02/2023 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

If you have a child who is between the ages of 9-12 years old, there’s a simple step you can take to protect them from cancer: vaccinate them against human papillomavirus (HPV).

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Tips and Gifts to Make Mom Feel Special on Mother’s Day

05/02/2023 ● By Rebecca Hastings

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to shower some love on the moms in your life, whether it’s the mom of your children, your mom, or someone special whom you want to recognize.

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Avoiding Risks of Social Media for Children

04/05/2023 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Social media has been with us for nearly 20 years now, but in some ways, we’re still only beginning to understand the extent of its risks to children.

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