Children’s hair is a hot topic these days, with a focus on individual expression mixed with simple daily care. From throwback styles to classic cuts, hair can be an avenue for kids to show their personalities—and who doesn’t love a fresh hairdo to make those family photos pop? When children are young, their hairstyles tend […]
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Freshen & Detoxify
Tips for maximizing your home’s indoor air quality this fall
As we move into the crisp fall weather, inevitably, we’ll be spending more time indoors with the windows closed. The tail end of fire season can also bring smoky days that force us to hunker down at home. With less fresh air circulating inside and with the smoke potentially lingering outside, it’s more important than […]
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Building Mental Resiliency to Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Behavioral health model is a win for everyone
Summer can be a tough time for parents—dealing with the lack of routine, sleep disruptions, family vacations and even just the increase in grocery bills with hungry kids hanging around the pantry all day. But for kids, summer is not only a welcome break from strict routines—it can also be much a needed respite from […]
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Taking Action
What every parent should know about burn first aid
Summer fun means time outdoors with sunshine, barbecues and adventures, but it also brings an increased risk of burn injuries. Between sunburns, holiday fireworks, campfires and grills, accidents can happen when you least expect it. That’s why it’s critical for families to educate themselves on best practices for burn first aid and prepare with a […]
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Fire, Water, Air, Earth
Embracing the Four Elements of the Spring Season
Since ancient times, philosophers and artists have honored the four natural elements – earth, air, fire and water – as essential to life. Across the globe, cultures acknowledge that these four elements not only sustain physical life but also carry many religious and spiritual meanings as well. As spring welcomes the newness of life, now […]
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‘Tis The (Viral) Season
Survival guide for the whole family
As the winter months roll in, unfortunately, they are accompanied by cold and flu season. With the right steps, though, families can navigate this time with fewer sick days and faster recoveries.. One of the best strategies to stay healthy is by boosting the immune system, which acts as the body’s defense mechanism against infections. […]
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Cuts, Bruises and Blisters
Build Your Adventure-Ready First Aid Kit
Summertime adventuring is what we live for in Central Oregon. The lakeside strolls, river wading, tadpole catching and lazy paddles fill our idyllic summer days. If your kids are anything like mine, they can often be found rock jumping, traipsing barefoot around campsites and scrambling up any tree in their path. As we let kids […]
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Finding Balance
Navigating the feeding journey with breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both
A new parent’s journey is filled with decisions, one of the most significant being how to nurture and nourish their newborn. The age-old breastfeeding-versus-bottle feeding debate is a complex and emotional topic with advocates and skeptics on each side. Kathryn Jonas, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant at Cascade Lactation, helps new moms navigate their baby-feeding questions […]
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A Heart Warming Escape
The perks of a family home sauna
As the winter season arrives, bringing cold gusts of wind and snow, there’s nothing like finding creative ways to keep warm. One of the best ways to seek the heat and beat the winter blues is to enjoy a sizzling hot sauna! The word “sauna” comes from the Finnish language, meaning “bathhouse.” (Fun fact: “sauna” […]
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A Little Heads Up
September is baby safety month
Did you know that September is officially Baby Safety Month? This little-known but important celebration seeks to educate parents and caregivers about the latest guidelines in baby safety standards, tackling new topics every year, from car rides to safe sleep to playtime and baby proofing. Working together, our community can help take important strides to keep […]