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10 Tips on Family Photography

06/01/2013 ● By Sandy Kauten

Ever wonder why world-famous photographer Ansel Adams took pictures mostly of mountains, deserts and lakes? It’s because trees, sand and water don’t fidget, pout, drool, grimace, whine, or have milk-mustaches that only show up in pictures.

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In the May 2013 Issue

05/10/2013 ● By Brian O

With the May Issue of Oregon Family Magazine we welcome in Summer and all that it brings. Preview the issue and read the digital edition.

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Respecting Temperarments While Leaving Room for Personality

05/01/2013 ● By Sandy Kauten

Some insights on the subtle difference between personality and temperament and how that relates to you and your loved ones.

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Nagging: Our Least Glamorous Job

04/29/2013 ● By Sandy Kauten

A humorous take on Nagging, from our Dad's Eye View author, Rick Epstein.

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What’s All The Buzz About GMO Food?

04/01/2013 ● By Brian O

GMO food is really getting some attention - here's a high-level look at what all the BUZZ is about, and how it impacts you and your family.

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The Desensitized Generation - Reality or Fiction?

03/09/2013 ● By Brian O

A look at how video games and violent movies/television effects cognitive and behavioral health of young minds... specifically with regard to "desensitizing" them to violence.

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Myths of TAG (Talented and Gifted)

01/06/2013 ● By Sandy Kauten

Debunking Talented and Gifted (TAG)

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What If an Attention Problem was Really a Vision Problem?

10/10/2012 ● By Anonymous

Ted was an eight year old with the curiosity of a scientist; however, he couldn’t sit still when he tried to read. He tilted and turned his head so much that his body tipped until he fell right out of his chair. “We thought it was an attention problem but now we know it was as if he was trying to follow the words, but the words tumbled right off the page,” his father described after Ted’s successful treatment for a hidden vision problem. Ted had “perfect eyesight.” 20/20 vision in each eye, just as previous vision screenings had reported; however, he could not comfortably and accurately maintain good efficient eye teaming.

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Travel Tech

09/19/2012 ● By Anonymous

This summer, as you travel, you may be able to take some technology along with you. The great thing about apps and e-books is the amount of space they save in your bags! Whether you have an Android device, an Apple device, or even a computer, there are lots of tech choices. Here are some fun apps and e-books that you may want to consider loading up on your devices before you go, or even just for summer enjoyment around home.

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Wholesome Snacking for the Whole Family

09/05/2012 ● By Anonymous

It’s easy to grab a bag of chips or a handful of cookies to give yourself a boost of energy to make it through the day. But those choices aren’t always the most nutritious. It is possile, however, to make better snack choices that actually taste good, and are good for you.

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Making Sense of Teen Arguments

08/06/2012 ● By Anonymous

Any parent of a teen knows that the adolescent years can be bumpy, to say the least. They are filled with mood swings, hormone changes and oftentimes a lot of arguing. But don't be discouraged; it's not all bad. The good thing about arguing is that it provides teachable moments. And that's what the teen years are all about. Parents have multiple opportunities to teach, shape and mold their teen. New research suggests that having wholesome arguments with your teen may actually help them say "NO" to peer pressure. As parents, we all know that that can be a good thing.

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Traveling Abroad with Children - Some Why’s and How-To’s

06/15/2012 ● By Brian O

As someone who lived abroad for 18 months with two children ages 3 and 8, I bristle when I hear someone say “Travel is wasted on children,” or “Now that we have kids, our traveling days are over.” If either of those sentiments approximates your own, be forewarned that I’m going to try to change your mind. I happen to think that traveling with children is a) Incredibly valuable for both kids and their parents and b) Not difficult if you’re prepared to make some basic concessions.

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