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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.
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Bend-La Pine Schools Names New Superintendent

New superintendent will take the reins starting this July
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

Bend-La Pine Schools’ new superintendent will take the reins starting this July, replacing Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist. Cook is currently the superintendent for the Coeur d’Alene School District in Idaho and served in various leadership roles, including acting superintendent, for the Douglas County School District in Colorado prior to that. “I am excited to come […]

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Free-Roam VR Unleashed

Zero Latency Comes to Bend
by Sean Switzer

Families with teens looking for something exciting to do will want to check out Zero Latency, the new VR arena, which recently opened in Wagner Mall, where Nature’s used to be. I recently had the pleasure of testing out the VR arena and the experience was incredible! After a brief introduction where they tell you […]

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Let’s Get Out There!

Winter Activity Roundup 2021
Avatar photo by K.M. Collins

If you live in Central Oregon, you know that winter is not a time for hibernating, but a time for getting out in the glistening snowy wonderland. As we jump into the full swing of winter amidst pandemic restrictions, you may be wondering what activities are still on offer for kids in Bend and beyond. […]

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Bookshelf

Recommended by Paige Bentley-Flannery Community Librarian at Deschutes Public Library
by Paige Bentley-Flannery

Ice! Poems About Polar Life by Douglas Florian What animals live in the polar region? Discover the Arctic through a selection of animal poems and interesting facts. What is a Ptarmigan? Does it live in the Arctic? And why is everyone eating krill? Get ready to yell out rhyming words, howl like a gray wolf […]

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Editor’s Note

New year, new president, new learning options for children
Avatar photo by Angela Switzer

Although small businesses are still struggling due to closures and difficult regulations, I am hopeful for this new year, hopeful that the ship will soon right itself. Here at Bend Nest, we are ever thankful for the businesses that have stuck by our side during the pandemic and for you, dear readers, for staying engaged. […]

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Expert Q&A

Education Expert Q&A
by Nicole Blume

Q We’ve been distance learning this school year, and doing the best we can, but I’m worried my 2nd grader is falling behind in reading. How can I make sure she learns to read on time? A Every parent is in a similar boat this year. Relative to their peers, it’s unlikely that your child will be […]

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Best of the Nest 2021: It’s time to vote!

Vote for your favorite family friendly Central Oregon businesses, now through Feb. 19!
by The Source Staff

It’s that time of year again—time to vote for your favorite family friendly businesses in Central Oregon! From food to vets to pediatricians, there’s lots of love to give around! Where’s the best place to eat out with kids? Which preschool is the place to be? Who has the yummiest sweet treats? Vote for all […]

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Apples, Spice and Everything Nice

Whether you’re picking apples with the family in Hood River or purchasing them from a local vendor, apples are a fall-time staple
by Nancy Patterson

Pumpkin has long reigned the king of autumn-themed foods, but for me, it’s apples. Whether you’re picking apples with the family in Hood River or purchasing them from a local vendor, apples are a fall-time staple to keep in the kitchen once the temperatures begin to dwindle. Swapping butter for yogurt and sour cream is […]

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A Natural Remedy

Why children need to spend time outdoors
by Joshua Savage

Kids these days! They spend way too much time on screens with distance learning, and then after school, they usually want to play video games or watch a show. Even before the pandemic and online school, children were spending more time in front of computers and less time outdoors than previous generations, and rightfully, many […]

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