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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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Vooks Online Streaming Service

Bend local entrepreneurs create fun concept for kids who love books
The Source Staff

Here’s something a little different for families who love books and story time, value reading together but appreciate the added convenience of online streaming. Choosing from a wide selection of children’s titles, Vooks subscribers can listen to books read aloud. Unlike books on tape, children will enjoy following along in the virtual book, flipping the […]

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A Lifetime Commitment

Friends of the Children Central Oregon is here to stay
Caitlin Richmond

There are many children in the world who are born into circumstances that do not benefit them. Maybe their parents cannot support the family, so they grow up hungry, or maybe they are left mostly on their own because their parents are working all the time. Parents may be abusive or pre-occupied with their own […]

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Editor’s Note

Avatar photo Angela Switzer

These days it’s pretty busy in Bend. We still rank in the top 10 fastest growing cities in the nation. With that in mind, you may be a brand-new family to Central Oregon, having just settled in to your new environment. Welcome! With school out (almost), there is ample time to get acquainted. Reading Bend […]

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Best Kids Yoga

Tula Movement Arts
Howard Leff

Tula Movement Arts Lotsie Cash, Owner What does the term “movement arts” encompass? We offer so many different kinds of classes that we couldn’t just call ourselves a yoga studio. We have classes like Aerial Yoga, AcroYoga, Hoop Dance and Slackline, so it feels appropriate to refer to us more as an innovative movement facility. […]

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Best Kids Menu

Life & Time
Howard Leff

Life & Time Garrett Wales and Mike Moor, Cofounders What’s the concept behind “free range fast food”? Parents know all too well the struggle of keeping up with a busy schedule while still feeding their kids the nutrients they need. It’s become too easy to pick up something fast that doesn’t contribute to their health […]

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Best Nonprofit Serving Children

KIDS Center
Bend Nest Staff

KIDS Center Shelly Smith, Executive Director What would you like our community to know about KIDS Center? KIDS Center is a child abuse intervention center built by the community 25 years ago. Our mission is to prevent, evaluate and treat child abuse. We provide unique, compassionate and comprehensive services to children and families impacted by […]

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Best Arts Instruction

Base Camp Studio
Howard Leff

Base Camp Studio Darlene Becker, Executive Director/Founder Why is art training so important for kids? Making art is a great way for young children to engage their senses, learn and explore their world. Our philosophy is to offer open-ended art experiences that enable children to be creative while gaining self-awareness, confidence and independence. The focus […]

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