Q: My nine-year-old daughter complains of painful sores inside her mouth on her cheeks. What causes these? Is this something a dentist can address or is it a medical problem? A: Aphthous ulcers, or “canker sores,” are small, oval-shaped sores that can develop in the mouth. There are several factors that can contribute to the cause […]
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The Wisdom of Fever
With seemingly endless options of over-the-counter medications readily accessible, it’s easy to reach for something to try to manage just about any symptom the body can create. The seasonal colds and flus that are so common this time of year always come with discomfort, and it is tempting to reach for a pain reliever or […]
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The Mythology of Love
Many ways to celebrate
Did you know that the origin of the word “psyche” stems from the Greek word psukh, meaning “soul”? Legend has it that Psyche was once a beautiful princess who fell madly in love with Eros, the god of love, and yet had to endure many terrible trials before finally marrying him. This story shows us […]
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Life’s Important Moments: Paid Leave Oregon Provides Support to Employees
Expecting or adopting a child? Have a family member who needs care? This year, a new program, Paid Leave Oregon, makes things easy for employees to take time off without fear of losing their job. The program provides people who work, own businesses or run organizations in Oregon easy access to paid leave benefits, so […]
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Talented Youth: Central Oregon Symphony Announces Winners of Young Artist Competition
After receiving a record number of submissions from young musicians across the country, the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced the winners of the 2022 annual Young Artist Competition for those 18 and under. First place was awarded to Kenneth Ma, cellist, who received $1250, second place went to Richelle Si, pianist, who received $1000 and […]
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Kids Have a Voice: Save Skyline Forest
Skyline Forest, a huge tract of undeveloped land located west of Bend, has been a source of concern for quite some time. At almost 33,000 acres, this pristine privately owned area is for sale. Conservationists worry about heightened wildfire risk, loss of wildlife habitat and other negative impacts of development. Central Oregon LandWatch has stepped […]
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Time to Tidy!
Spring is on its way and that means it’s time to tidy your house before the summer’s madness and mayhem arrive. If you are dreading the task of clearing the closets and wiping the dirt from the walls, try reframing your mindset. Instead of looking at spring cleaning as an overwhelming chore, think of it […]
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Warming the Heart
15 ways to spread love on National Random Acts of Kindness Day
In a world that often feels hate-filled and adversarial, there is now a greater need than ever for infectious kindness and compassion. The best place to start growing kindness is with our kids. Every parent wants to raise a thoughtful child, but outside of talking to them about kindness and modeling behaviors in their presence, […]
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Editor’s Note Spring 2023
Waiting for Spring
In this part of the country, spring takes its sweet time revealing the promising signs of rebirth and renewal. That’s OK, we can wait! It won’t be too long before the brilliant green shoots make their appearance, and we enjoy some extended warmer days. In the meantime, there’s plenty to do to prepare for spring. […]
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Cheers to our Community
During the holidays, it’s always fun to wander downtown or meander through the Old Mill District with the family while browsing the local shops and ducking in for a warm drink. Bend has some wonderful, locally owned places that are perfect for finding those unique gifts. Shopping locally really is the way to go. Not […]
