A child’s school years are vital to their life-long success. From the first day of preschool until they walk down the aisle at graduation, an endless number of hours are spent learning everything from counting to 10 to fluently speaking a foreign language. While keeping learning fun and stress-free is a top priority, there is an […]
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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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Q & A: Jennifer Schroeder, M.D.
Summit Medical Group Oregon – BMC Pediatrics
Q: My son has diarrhea quite often and sometimes complains of a stomach ache. Our pediatrician does not seem to be too concerned, but a friend recently suggested that it could be celiac disease. How can we find out? Jennifer Schroeder, M.D.: Yes, it certainly could be that your son has celiac disease. However, a […]
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September – November Kid’s Taekwondo MARTIAL ARTS — Is your child interested in martial arts? Taekwondo is the perfect intro into this fascinating world. Classes at High Desert Martial Arts are a great way to practice discipline and focus at a young age. More information online. High Desert Martial Arts • Prices vary highdesertmartialartsbend.com September […]
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Rock Stars Wanted
Young musicians get a chance to live the dream
I have come to a quiet residential street near the edge of southeast Bend on a warm summer night to witness the future of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s an unlikely location, but as I approach the outside of Rod DeGeorge’s home studio, the muted tones of what sounds like an Iron Maiden cover band drift slowly […]
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Death by Children
Itsy bitsy all consuming fear of spiders
My son is sasquatchian. His shoes are collections of remarkable biodiversity. Our doorways all have an arch worn into the lintel where his head knocks the wood away. When he was a baby, we called him bam bam for his chimp-like strength, which hasn’t waned in the least. He can palm a watermelon. He’s strong. […]
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Spotlight on Teen Health
What do you need to know?
The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with most physicians, recommends an annual well child check for all kids. As our babies become teenagers, that annual well check gets harder to schedule. Our teens have a newfound sense of independence and their schedules are full of school, work and friends. Why should you take the time […]
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Exotic Extravaganza
Welcome to Gramma Rose’s keeper of peepers
Peter, a friendly Patagonia cavy, sniffs and greets us, while checking out the van. We have just arrived at Gramma Rose’s Keeper of Peepers a few miles outside of Prineville, where the owner of this large South American rodent runs an exotic animal farm and petting zoo. Originally from Molalla, Linda Rose Forney and her […]
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A+ For Attitude
Engaged minds make learning fun
What holds a child’s interest? New studies explore the power of interest and recognize that a child will continue to learn if the subject is engaging. The world presents a wonderful amalgam of ways to spend time. Why not make it personal? Here we interview several focused local kids who are hooked on their thing. […]
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Camp Fire Central Oregon and Workshops with Purpose Raise Global Awareness with New BRIDGES Program
Camp Fire Central Oregon is partnering with Workshops with Purpose to pilot a new program for Central Oregon teens and adults focused on increasing global awareness, building tolerance and creating a community of empathetic leaders. The 8-month program includes an international travel adventure and pre- and post-trip workshops where adults and teens work together as […]
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Together for Children
A strong history predicts future success for vital parenting program
The high school was packed. A beloved teacher in Sisters had recently passed away. As the crowd hushed, a longtime friend addressed the assembly, reminiscing about the time their families met. “We connected when our two sons were in Together For Children and became fast friends,” she said. Their boys and the families had remained […]
