If your child was born in a winter month, you’ve probably already thrown a birthday bash or two at the many indoor places in Bend, from Tula Movement Arts and the Big Indoor Play Thing, to Mountain Air and Trampoline Zone. While these businesses offer wonderful cost-effective birthday packages, sometimes it’s nice to mix it […]
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BendNest Bookshelf: Fall
Two great reads for kids
Friends Beyond Measure By Lalena Fisher What happens when you meet a new friend and think the fun will last forever? “It started the day we met.” Two new friends are busy making fairy tea, reading graphic novels, teaching chickens to sit, doing puppet shows, Claymation, making Halloween adventures, jumping on a trampoline and playing […]
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Getting a Jump Start
Local high schools offer various career paths for students
These educational and career paths options include: Honors Classes: These classes are for those students whose skills, abilities and interests are exemplary. In general, honors classes progress more quickly, cover more material and go into more depth than standard classes. Advanced Placement: These rigorous courses are college-level offerings tied to national curricula, require special teacher […]
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Health Expert Q&A
Stuart Schmidt, MS, ATC, CSCS, programmer manager/head athletic trainer of The Center Foundation answers some questions
Q:Recently, my six-year-old fell off a garden wall and hit his head. He’s still complaining of a headache a couple days later. Should I take him to the emergency room? A: If your child is still complaining of a headache a couple days later, they should be seen by your primary care physician or a […]
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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 […]
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Edible Creations
Beautiful DIY arrangements from nature’s bounty
There’s nothing quite like cool, delicious fruit on a warm autumn day! Let’s take it to the next level and create a piece of art. Like a flower arrangement but made with cutouts of fruit, this DIY project showcases the colorful, plump bounty of the season. These edible bouquets make great eco-friendly centerpieces for back-to-school […]
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BendNest Editor’s Note Fall 2023
Passage to Fall These days, perhaps you’re savoring the last sweet sounds of summer, fitting in an overnight to the mountains while anticipating the return of routines and structured learning. As we head into the new season, there’s much to look forward to in Central Oregon. Fall is for locals — trails and parks are […]
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Fall Excursions
With cooler temps and fewer tourists, fall is the perfect time to venture out
The kids have started school, the days are shorter and the daily routine has returned, but no need to stop traveling. In fact, fall can be one of the best seasons to discover new adventures. Whether a day trip, a Saturday and Sunday or a long weekend (kids always seem to be getting an extra […]
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Sleepovers and Sleep Unders
A parent’s guide
Autumn brings renewed excitement as children head to school and connect with friends new and old. Social opportunities abound and inevitably, parents are called upon to gate-keep and review their child’s readiness for independence. One of the biggest questions on parents’ minds these days are sleepovers – when is a child ready to sleep away […]
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It’s Time to Talk About E-Bikes
With the explosion in use of electric assist bicycles comes the need for more education about safety, usage and learning to coexist
Central Oregon loves bicycles. Bikes give people a sense of freedom and independence, and with the growing necessity of environment-friendly transportation, the popularity of bicycles and bike riding is booming. The benefits are numerous and include reduced air/noise pollution, savings on fuel costs and less congestion on roadways. And let’s not forget the positive physical […]
