Modern-day parents will recognize this scene: errands, cranky toddler, long line at the grocery store. At the register, the threenager melts down. To avoid a scene, the parent hands over their iPhone. It buys a few minutes of quiet while she loads groceries into the car without further drama. Parents are also familiar with the […]
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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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Meet Todd Looby, Executive Director of BendFilm and Dad Extraordinaire
What is the single best thing you’ve learned from running a film festival? The assumptions I had previously about the importance of film as a forum to unite, excite and inspire are much truer than I thought. Festivals, when done right, work in the vast majority of communities, but having experienced festivals all over the […]
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Bookshelf
Who Eats Orange? by Dianne White Illustrated by Robin Page Have you ever thought about the colors you eat? White’s new picture book engages readers to think about animals and the rainbow of colors in their diets. Readers will discover the colorful foods eaten by a variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, raccoons, bears and […]
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Family Milestones in the U.S.
Technology & Social Media • The average age for a child getting their first smartphone is now 10.3 years. Source: techcrunch.com • In 2016, 56% of children aged 8 to 18 had their own social media accounts. The average age when initially signing up for the account was 12.6 years. Source: Common Sense Media Census […]
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CASA of Central Oregon: A Voice for Children
This year alone, approximately 500 abused and neglected children in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties spent time in foster care. Many of them have gone, or will go through, multiple foster placements before the courts determine their final destination. Without a loving parent or family member to speak up for their best interests, their lives […]
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Best of the Nest 2019
It’s time to vote — Jan. 28 – Feb. 12
New to town? New to parenting? In search of a date night, tutor or pediatrician? We’ve got you covered. In fact, we’ve got the best of the best! Vote for your favorite kid-centric and family-oriented local businesses and services in our annual “Best of the Nest” readers poll. Ballots go live Monday, Jan. 28 at […]
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Up Earlier or Later
Bend-La Pine students will have new school start times next year
A number of studies on the adolescent brain have concluded that teenagers benefit from starting school later in the morning. That’s a primary reason behind Bend-La Pine Schools‘ recent decision to adjust school start times across the district. At its Oct. 9 Board of Directors meeting, Superintendent Shay Mikalson announced that start times for elementary and […]
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Families First
Bethlehem Inn provides crucial services for the community in its new building
Known as one of the few homeless shelters in Bend, The Bethlehem Inn has become a pivotal place to help families get back on their feet. The Bethlehem Inn began their Transforming Lives Together fundraising campaign only a few years ago, but since then they have raised more than $8.3 million. The money has gone […]
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Friendometry.com
The quest to end childhood loneliness
Ten years ago, Daniel Kriz envisioned a tool designed for kids experiencing childhood loneliness. Through his experience as a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Kriz noticed a lack of resources for children who were struggling to make friends and wanted to make a difference. Over the past year, the timing was finally right for this idea to […]
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Gearing up for That Holiday Madness
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season.
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season. Khara B. High: When the tree is decorated, and I place the last gift under it I get a moment to step […]
