Best of the Nest
Local parents and families voted, and these are our 2022 winners in the Best of the Nest!
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Education
A radical new school opens in Bend
Imagine an alternative. Imagine your child’s day: They wake up, wolf down breakfast,
get dressed and then head off to school-only “school” isn’t inside
a fluorescent-lit, rectangular box.
By Nicole Blume
May 25, 2022
Education
Best of the Nest
A Q&A with Scott Ramsey of Sun Mountain Fun Center
Sun Mountain, built and operated by the Ramsey family of Bend, has been dishing up fun in Central Oregon since 1995. During the pandemic, the facility underwent a major renovation, offering a more adult-friendly atmosphere as well as adding some new, active games for the kids.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Best of the Nest
A Q&A with Wildheart Nature School
Wildheart offers unique, nature-oriented educational programs for kids of all ages. In addition to spring and winter camps, classes are available throughout the school year for after-school or home school students.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Best of the Nest
A Q&A with Marlene Alexander
Artist and curator, Marlene Alexander, has been teaching children art in Central Oregon for 37 years. She recently shared about how the program began and what kinds of art she teaches today.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Best of the Nest
A Q&A with Family Access Network
Family Access Network began meeting the needs of Oregon families in 1993. Since then, the organization has expanded its scope from Deschutes County to greater Central Oregon, now serving almost every school district in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Parenting
Parenting tips for summer fun, in and around the water
Summer in Central Oregon means
soaring temperatures, water play
and of course, loads of festivals and
events. Parents are right to experience
some level of worry as they head out into
the High Desert heat with the kids in tow.
By Annette Benedetti
May 25, 2022
Parenting
Expert Q&A
Picky eaters, child attention spans, newborn feeding and more
Q: My son is in the first grade and his teacher complains that he is not attentive during the day.
May 25, 2022
Expert Q&A
Best of the Nest
A chat with Larry Sidor, founder and brewmaster of Crux Fermentation Project
There’s a very good reason that Crux has become known as the best family-friendly pub – it was by design. Founder and Brewmaster, Larry Sidor, describes how a family-oriented philosophy steered the direction of the space.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
May 25, 2022
Best of the Nest
Culture
Turn juicy fruits into icy frozen granitas with little effort
Gather the family and a fork and get ready to make a summertime dessert that’ s sure to become a favorite! Ok, you’ll also need a blender, a cake pan and some fruit to make a delicious, icy granita, but that’s about all.
By Donna Britt
May 25, 2022
Culture
Culture
Simple packing tips for stress-free travel
You’ve been looking forward to that summer family vacation for months now and, finally
,
the date is just around the corner. Ah...what to bring?
By Angela Switzer
May 25, 2022
Culture
Culture
Use this list of summer camps to book your kids' summer adventures
Ah, summertime! Here in Central Oregon, there is never a shortage of places to go, rivers to paddle, trails to explore and concerts to attend.
May 25, 2022
Culture
Culture
Recommended reads from Paige Bentley-Flannery, Deschutes County Community Librarian
Big and Small and In-Between
Written by Carter Higgins
By Paige Bentley-Flannery
May 25, 2022
Culture
Culture
Learning the ropes at the Bend Boxing Club
South of Reed Market Road, on American Loop, sits a slice of Bend not many people visit. As I drove down the gravel street, I thought I had made a wrong turn and double-checked the address, but then suddenly noticed an area teeming with life.
By Joshua Savage
May 25, 2022
Culture
Culture
Lesser-known museums to explore in Central Oregon
As spring draws near, what better time to emerge from hibernation for an educational trip to a museum? Museums can spark curiosity, encourage creativity and critical thinking and broaden children’s worldview about history, culture, science and art.
By KM Collins & Nicole Blume
Feb 23, 2022
Culture
Parenting
Important moments for parents of teens
From, “What to Expect When You are Expecting,” to an arsenal of books claiming to have the answers when it comes to raising young children, parents may be overwhelmed with parenting information the moment they find out baby is on the way. But what happens when that child sheds their babyface for stubble or budding breasts?
By Annette Benedetti
Feb 23, 2022
Parenting
