Bend Nest is a place to discuss, consider and laugh about all that parenting brings. A quarterly magazine produced by some of the finest writers, editors and photographers in Central Oregon, Bend Nest is smart and informed.
BN: How long has Pawtown been in business? LS: We opened here two years ago, in March of 2022. We have really enjoyed watching the practice grow, while meeting a lot of new patients and families. We have a great support staff who are good friendly people enjoying what they do. BN: Does Pawtown offer […]
The Bend-La Pine School District announced it will offer healthy meals at no charge to those 18 and younger at four Central Oregon locations this summer. There is no registration or fee to receive a free lunch through the program that begins June 24 and continues through August 23 (closed July 4 and 5). All […]
BN: What types of therapy does Lark Song offer children? AT: Play therapy is often the best way to begin with young children, but we have different approaches for different ages. We tend to take a non-directive or child-centered approach, meaning that we discover how they will best be able to communicate in the therapeutic […]
A Bear, A Fish, And A Fishy Wish Words by Daniel Bernstrom and Art by Brandon James Scott Who will get their fishy wish?” Hungry Bear hopes it will be him! Little ones will smile as Bear goes on a new adventure along the river. Follow him as he chases a fish through the flowing […]
A new family-friendly food cart pod focused on good food and no alcohol recently opened in Redmond. The pod, called Redmond Food Park, is located at 122 SW 5th St. in downtown Redmond and creates a space for guests to eat, play cornhole and relax with friends and family in a non-drinking atmosphere. The park currently […]
BN: You were voted Best Sports PT. What differentiates that type of physical therapy from others? DD: Most of the sports injuries we see come down to biomechanics, fine tuning what the athletes need to improve their sport. With regular PT, most people come in needing to get back to walking up and down stairs […]
Welcome to the Wonder House Poems by Rebecca Kai Dotlich & Georgia Heard. Illustrations by Deborah Freedman We are all born with a sense of wonder.” In this poetry collection, even simple objects such as a window, door or tree house inspire verse. Readers walk through the Wonder House, where each room is filled with […]
BN: How long have you been practicing midwifery in Central Oregon? KS: I was born in Bend and I’ve been a midwife here for more than 13 years. BN: What can a woman expect on her first visit with you? KS: We start by discussing the mother’s vision for her birth experience. Our role can […]
Families who have visited one or more of the U.S. National Parks may be familiar with this motto and the Junior Ranger program. This is a super fun and educational way for kids to learn about the variety of natural landscapes throughout the country. Plus, you get to collect cool badges! I have a healthy […]
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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