Q: One of my teenage daughters has developed a few nervous habits. She is always biting her nails and seems very rushed when speaking. I have tried to talk to her about this, but she denies everything and tells me I’m hovering. Should I be concerned? A: When parents see a change in their child’s […]
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A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
Thoughtful reads for kids to bust the winter break blues
As the snow drifts outside the frosty window, what could be more appealing than curling up by the fire (or space heater) in cozy holiday pajamas to lose yourself in a good book? Reading is the perfect, low-cost activity that both young and old can enjoy together. Broadening a child’s worldview and exposing them […]
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Thrive Central Oregon
A Gift for Families in Need
Winter. For many Bend families, it’s the most magical time of the year, filled with the exhilaration of hitting the slopes and holiday shopping, family gatherings and warm, extravagant meals together. However, for some families, it means something very different. It means searching for a place to escape the extreme cold, scavenging for food and […]
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New Year, New You!
Local gyms offer parents and kids time to move together
As the new year approaches, many local parents are making resolutions to get more physically active and improve their health. As difficult as it can be to schedule self-care time and childcare, indoor gyms can be a real lifesaver when it comes to meeting those new goals. Not all gyms are created equal, though. At […]
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Thermal Magic
Discover Oregon’s Bounty of Hot Springs
During the summer, the invigorating cold waters of the Deschutes River and the Cascade Lakes are a welcome respite from the heat. When the winter weather hits, though, it’s the exact opposite. We search for ways to warm our bodies—wood stoves, layers of clothing and hot chocolate. Not all of us own or have easy […]
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Thifty Threads
Heading back to school without breaking the bank
Getting ready to send the kids back to school is no small job. There’s the mental preparation as well as the hunter/gatherer work to be done for school supplies and new clothes to fit tiny tykes who shot up over the summer months. Unfortunately, students aren’t the only things that have grown. Inflation is at […]
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Book Shelf
Merci Suárez Plays It Cool Written by Meg Medina Are you ready for middle school? Friendships are always changing, especially for Merci. Summer has been busy helping out with the twins and spending time with the rest of her family. It’s been forever since she’s seen her friends and now eighth grade is starting. When […]
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Easy Dinners for busy fall schedules
What’s for dinner doesn’t have to be hours in the making
Once daily routines fall back into place after summer activities, moving dinnertime back indoors, away from picnics and barbeques, can feel overwhelming. Here are some ideas to make suppertime simpler, more easygoing and of course, family-oriented. 1. Meal plan ahead of time. Write down at least a week’s worth of menu ideas in advance. Get […]
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Editor’s Notes
Growing up, back to school always meant a new pair of shoes. We’d load into the station wagon, hit the mall and return with magnificent new kicks to wear on the first day. That small trip suggested the changing of seasons and prepared us for a new school year. What is your family’s ritual to […]
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A little help goes a long way
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Lifts Up the Children of Central Oregon
Most parents would agree that raising children is never a piece of cake, but for some, this sentiment crosses into the realm of the impossible. An individual who is ill-equipped for being a parent can create chaos and turmoil in a child’s life, which can then be detrimental to the child’s wellbeing down the road. […]
