Ah, summer! Parents everywhere are ready for a break from pestering their kids to do homework and study. What parents may not realize, however, is that without this active engagement in learning, most kids will fall victim to the dreaded “summer slide.” Children, especially those from low-income families, tend to lose some of the achievement […]
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Tips for Summer Learning Opportunities
MATH * Use purchases at stores and restaurants as teachable moments for kids: * Figure out cash needed for sale, tip, etc. *Practice fractions by doubling a recipe or building something. * Run a lemonade stand or help with a garage sale. * Play card games- Multiplication Wars, Speed, Garbage Play games- Zeus on the […]
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Bookshelf
Solve the case! Baby Monkey, Private Eye is ready to solve your mystery! Several animals and people need help! Jewels are stolen! Also, gone is a pizza, spaceship and even a clown nose. Baby Monkey looks for clues, writes notes, eats a snack and puts on his pants to solve each case. (He always has […]
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Q & A
Erin E. LeGrand D.O., FACOOG Central Oregon Obstetrics and Gynecology Q Nearing the end of my third trimester, I am certain that I want a natural childbirth. However, I have no idea if this will be feasible, not knowing how painful things can get. Are the pain management drugs harmful to the baby and if […]
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Best Kid’s Menu and Best Family Restaurant
Best of the Nest: Jackson’s Corner
Aaron Christenson, Manager/Owner 1. How did Jackson’s Corner get so good at keeping kids happy? Trial by fire. We have kids ourselves and know the struggles that can come with attempting to go out with them. If you take care of the kids first, parents can relax. Happy kids, happy parents. We try to offer […]
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Best Place for a Child’s Haircut
Best of the Nest: Sprouts Kids Salon
Shawnde Russell, Owner 1. Obvious first question: How do you keep kids relaxed and happy while cutting their hair? We now have multiple televisions for kids to view Netflix or a DVD of their choice. We also have lollipops—which are a huge hit. Plus, we have plenty of toys for kids to play with before, […]
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Best Dance Studio
Best of the Nest: Vibe Dance Center
Sarah Hall, Owner/Director 1. How do kids benefit from dance? Dance is a great way for kids to progress in motor skill development, engage multiple senses and gain an understanding of a classroom/studio community environment. As dancers grow in age, dance can become an amazing opportunity to learn the value in creativity, self-expression, confidence, body […]
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What is IB Anyway?
Exploring the International Baccalaureate program for Central Oregon students
Imagine the scene: An auditorium of young teens and their parents or guardians, sitting down to listen to a program detailing how they can make their high school careers even more challenging. Yes, this really happens. As a parent, you’ve probably heard of Advanced Placement, often called AP, offering students a more rigorous high school […]
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Stepping Up Sexual Abuse Prevention Measures
Erin’s Law keeps Bend-La Pine School District’s kids safe
With stories of gun violence in schools splashed across the Internet, newspapers and television screens, it is hard to escape the feeling that you are alone in the effort to protect your children—especially when they are not in your care. While the debate over gun control and school safety rages on, there is news to […]
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Pure Gold
Meet freshman artist Miina McCown
Miina McCown has always loved to draw. This Bend High freshman’s talent was recently recognized with one Silver and three Gold Keys from the 2018 Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards. Not bad for a 14-year-old whose schedule is too busy for art classes. I met up with Miina at COCC’s Pinckney Gallery, where the almost […]
