tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/categories/today?page=8Today | Oregon Family Magazine Page 8Where Community & Families Come Together2022-11-02T19:11:05-07:00urn:uuid:e935b479-c1b3-406d-8729-7fb7d46b8f2d2022-10-05T17:43:59-07:002022-11-02T19:11:05-07:00Season of the Weird and Creepy2022-10-05 17:43:59 -0700Rick Epstein "If your head was cut off, could you still talk?” Five-year-old Sally, who carries Halloween in her heart year-round, was tapping into the paternal store of vital information.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:7c8002dd-4588-45ea-93ff-67c4aa564e7f2022-10-05T17:40:37-07:002022-10-05T17:40:40-07:00Coping with a Fear of Shots2022-10-05 17:40:37 -0700Ross Newman, M.D., F.A.A.P.The fear of getting a vaccination can often be worse than the shot itself, but there are things you can do to help make immunizations a positive and calm experience for children.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:0d806089-1808-4767-af72-4ba5999546102022-08-31T21:02:45-07:002022-08-31T21:02:49-07:00Instrument of Torture, or the Magic Flue2022-08-31 21:02:45 -0700Rick EpsteinThe instrumental-music teacher cast her net into the fourth grade and pulled me into her boat, wriggling weakly. My dad asked, “Well, which instrument would you like to play?”<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:ee4420bf-ec4f-47c9-962e-8f5a8167f6902022-08-31T20:12:28-07:002022-10-05T17:47:21-07:00This is Your Year! 2022-08-31 20:54:24 -0700Kelli MatthewsBack to School with Fun and Flair<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:127cfe0d-16dc-4bd5-960e-f469e3ea0d8d2022-08-31T20:03:03-07:002022-08-31T20:03:13-07:00Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?2022-08-31 20:03:03 -0700By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.Sleep is fundamental to a child’s health; however, getting kids back on their school sleep schedule after a carefree summer can be a tough task for parents.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:a8534baa-30a8-4356-913d-4224a6a288ed2022-08-31T19:57:30-07:002022-10-05T17:47:22-07:00Protecting Your Teen’s Mental Health2022-08-31 19:57:29 -0700Rebecca HastingsAdvice from a Psychologist who Understands <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:5e6920c4-d129-45e4-8b92-e9361cf85ce82022-08-31T19:53:59-07:002022-10-05T17:47:23-07:00Positive Peer Pressure2022-08-31 19:53:58 -0700Sandi SchwartzHow Friends Can Boost Happiness<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:95159ed5-6879-4c04-96fb-bc8937152bca2022-08-30T01:30:53-07:002022-08-31T20:03:48-07:00
8 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Workplace
2022-08-30 01:30:52 -0700Family Features
As businesses welcome employees back to their offices, the demand for pets and their pet parents to be together at work grows. Consider these tips to help make your workplace pet-friendly.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:a0101478-3335-46fd-a195-e5cd80fff0a32022-07-28T21:06:41-07:002022-08-31T20:03:31-07:00Knife Safety2022-07-28 21:06:40 -0700Rees MaxwellHow to Build Skills and Confidence<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:9ea7e08a-b2f0-43e6-b2e7-75f138c2b9c82022-07-28T20:36:01-07:002022-07-28T20:36:04-07:00Whose Homework is it Anyway?2022-07-28 20:36:00 -0700Rick EpsteinA new school year is about to begin, and millions of parents are eager to get started on their kids’ homework.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:40097f35-d3b3-493c-b76e-b1765222f5cc2022-07-28T20:31:35-07:002022-07-28T20:31:44-07:00Ways to Work in More Reading2022-07-28 20:31:35 -0700Sarah LyonsI have loved reading since I was able to sound out the words of my Dr. Seuss book. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:f970836f-0b7e-4363-9480-eb8b7d15a75f2022-07-23T01:30:43-07:002022-07-28T20:24:03-07:00
How to Create Connections with Your Child's Teacher
2022-07-23 01:30:43 -0700Family Features
Building connections with teachers opens lines of communication between home and school. Consider these tips to help families create connections and build trust and collaboration with teachers.
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