Nest Feature
Harboring a community of families
Wearing a hard hat, Kevin Gehrig strolled through the almost-completed North Star Elementary on a recent afternoon. Gehrig, the principal of Bend-La Pine Schools' newest school, waved with an easy familiarity to builders adding finishing touches.
By Peter Madsen
Jul 30, 2019
Nest Feature
Nest News
With school start times changing in Bend, local programs expand offerings to meet the need
If you're a parent who's not yet aware of the child care crunch in Central Oregon, prepare for a rude awakening. And with changes to school start times ahead for the 2019-2020 school year, that problem has only gotten worse.
By Isaac Biehl & Nicole Vulcan
Jul 30, 2019
Nest News
Parenting
Why rescuing your kids might actually be harming them
Our society celebrates the Mama Bear.
By Annette Benedetti
Jul 30, 2019
Parenting
Things I've Learned
On the Air: Meet local DJ, Kris Arnold
After working at Atlantic Records in L.A. for 12 years as VP of alternative promotion, Kris Arnold made her way to Bend, Ore., where she has made her home for the past 14 years. Presently, she DJ's for local station, 92/9, is their musical director and hosts the local show, Highway 97 every Tuesday.
Jul 30, 2019
Things I've Learned
Culture
Stock your pantry with fall staples for quick cooking
Between work, school and extracurricular activities, it can be tough to put healthy, family dinners on the table. Here are a few ideas to help with the weeknight food blues!
By Donna Britt
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Education
Family Access Network serves children and families in the Central Oregon community
Imagine being too young to provide for yourself, but your family is struggling to provide for you. It's not because they aren't trying, but because they have encountered some obstacles in our ever-changing community of Central Oregon.
By K.M. Collins
Jul 30, 2019
Education
Editor's Note
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."— Benjamin Franklin
By Angela Switzer
Jul 30, 2019
Editor's Note
Education
Bend-La Pine Online offers an alternative approach to learning
As the summer starts winding down, it's time once again to think about education. While most kids enjoy some aspect of school—the actual learning, seeing friends or developing relationships with teachers—the typical brick-and-mortar classroom setting doesn't allow all children to be successful.
By Caitlin Richmond
Jul 30, 2019
Education
Expert Q&A
Lynne Tat Middle School Counselor / SEL Teacher, High desert Middle School
Q My 7th grade daughter comes home every day and talks incessantly about the drama of the school day.
Jul 30, 2019
Expert Q&A
Culture
We asked these day campers at The Athletic Club of Bend, "What would you do if you were principal for a day?"
We asked these day campers at The Athletic Club of Bend, "What would you do if you were principal for a day?" Poppy, 9: Teach about animals and why they are important to the planet.
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Culture
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
By Paige Bentley-Flannery
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Calendar
Fun family-friendly fall events
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Jul 30, 2019
Calendar
Culture
Local children's theatre group, BEAT, prepares for "Frozen JR." this fall
"Places everyone, places, AND action!" Listening to the detailed planning and logistics which funnels into each production at BEAT Children's Theatre, the operation could easily be mistaken for Broadway.
By K.M. Collins
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Health
Tips for Transitioning Kids with Autism Back to School
Heading back to school after a fun-filled summer is difficult for many children, but some students face more challenges than others.
By Annette Benedetti
Jul 30, 2019
Health
Culture
I Quit.
I quit. I am hip deep in laundry.
By Bull Garlington
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Outdoors
Autumn skies make great stargazing
Where can you find a winged horse, a dragon, a warrior and a swan, all on the same evening? Just look up!
By Suzanne Johnson
Jul 30, 2019
Outdoors
Cascades Reader
