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.
They’re so small you might mistake them for USB devices—but those small e-cigarette devices are the subject of big discussions with the Food and Drug Administration. In September, the FDA declared that the use of “e-cigs” has reached “an epidemic proportion,” according to a report in The New York Times, saying that more than two […]
The holiday season is upon us. With too much to do in too little time, the risk of spoiling the season is real. If you’re someone who reflexively says, “I hate the holidays,” this year, we challenge you to make adjustments to regain the spirit. Make sure the holidays serve everyone in your family, not […]
As David Bermudez, executive director and lead instructor for Bend Science Station walks through their new state-of-the-art building, explaining why things are the way they are, it quickly becomes apparent that the building may not have been designed by scientists, but it was definitely designed for scientists. The Bend Science Station has been serving the […]
Q: My newborn is feeding so frequently that I am exhausted by the demand. Should I feed my baby every time she cries or can I put her on a schedule, say every two hours? A: Babies are exhausting! How often you feed your baby depends on her age and weight as well as how […]
Here in Bend, we live in the land of beer, kombucha, snow and sunshine. What better way to celebrate winter than with a fun up-cycled craft with your favorite kiddo? These adorable little ornaments make great gift toppers as well. You probably have most of the supplies for this project in your craft stash at […]
Entering Bend’s High Lakes Elementary School, it may look like nothing has changed: the arch over the entrance has the same gold lettering and trees shade either side. Students, however, have probably noticed one small difference: the presence of a secure lobby, one of 12 Bend-La Pine schools to receive the system thus far. The […]
For 13 years, Michele has been the friendly smile behind the wheel of the big yellow school bus. Initially, she started driving because her family needed insurance, but never planned to be a longtimer. She loves working with kids (except after Halloween when they are on sugar overload) and has four children and five grandchildren […]
Little Bird is an adventurous soul. When he lands with the Busy Birds in Drake Park in our very own Bend, Ore., he imagines a fun day ahead. Children will delight in following along as Little Bird shares his tour of the natural environment, landing in places like Tumalo Falls, Mt. Bachelor, Pilot Butte and […]
The City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, is the largest school in the world in terms of number of students, with more than 32,000 in attendance. Source: youtube.com The students in China receive the most homework in the world. On average, teenagers do a whopping 14 hours of homework per week. Source: theepochtimes.com Pakistan does […]
A blink of an eye and summer is gone. For many families, back-to-school relieves the stress of occupying the kids all day, but for others, the alarm and fire drill of leaving the house on time sends the blood pressure skyrocketing. Getting back to the routine is bittersweet. Fall is time to focus on education, both […]
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