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Back to School in Nature

09/01/2021 ● By Beth Stein

There are countless ways you can prep for “back to school” as well as complement a traditional curriculum while having healthy outdoor adventures in nature.

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Learning Style: Mirror into a Child’s Natural Soul

08/02/2021 ● By Kim Green-Spangler

The manner in which information is learned, material is comprehended, and concepts are processed called a “learning style.” How often have adults wondered what makes a child tick?

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Should I Vaccinate My Kids Against COVID-19?

08/02/2021 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

With so much misinformation circulating, we understand why parents may be struggling with whether to vaccinate their kids.

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Family Volunteer Vacations

08/02/2021 ● By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.

Experts say that family volunteer vacations are beneficial not only to the communities that are served but also to the families themselves.

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Oregon’s Amazing Coastal Tidepools

08/02/2021 ● By Taj Barnhart Morgan

Beaches in Oregon are publicly owned from the water to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. To maximize tide pool exploration, reference local tidal charts and start several hours before low tide is at its peak.

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Benefits of Learning a Second Language

08/02/2021 ● By Jan Pierce

Studies show that there are optimal times for the brain to “hear” and be able to correctly duplicate the sounds of a second language. The earlier the exposure begins, the better to achieve native-like grammar and pronunciation.

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Back-to-School Basics

08/02/2021 ● By Family Features

Each new school year brings a chance for fresh beginnings and an opportunity to get the family organized for a smooth transition back to the classroom.

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Playing safe this summer

07/01/2021 ● By Sandy Kauten

Summertime brings a much-needed break from a challenging school year and more time to enjoy the season with our kids!

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Ways to Encourage Your Toddler to Try New Foods

07/01/2021 ● By Angelica Hoover

There are few parts of parenting that are as notoriously challenging as encouraging your toddler to try new foods. It might be an uphill battle to introduce new snacks, flavors, and textures, but it doesn’t have to be that way!

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6 Parenting Trends for an Easy, Breezy Summer

07/01/2021 ● By Pam Moore

While the world is determined to make us believe summer is fun and relaxing, we parents know better. The days are long, which means our kids are up way too late. No school means scheduling camps, playdates, sitters, etc.

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SUMMER AND SIBLINGS

07/01/2021 ● By Rachel Martin

During the long days of summer, when school is out, children often spend more time with brothers and sisters (siblings) than usual. Sometimes this can mean opportunities for building close sibling relationships, and other times it can mean lots of shouting, fighting, and parental stress and frustration.

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Making Alzheimer's Just a Memory

06/28/2021 ● By Family Features

Although the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down, the rapid development of multiple vaccines has spurred hope that treatments – or even potential cures – may be found for other devastating conditions. One such candidate is Alzheimer's Disease.

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