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Three-Ring Circus or Triple the Fun?

Ever wonder what it’s like to raise a family with twins, triplets, or both?! After the shock, what’s next? These Central Oregon families share their experiences and offer advice for couples who are anticipating multiples.
Howard Leff

Did you ever imagine that you would have twins AND triplets? No. We always knew there would be a chance because several of Stephanie’s relatives had multiples—including her grandmother, who had triplets. About a year after the twins were born, we decided to have another baby because these two were so much fun. In the […]

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Editor’s Note – Winter 2018 Issue

Avatar photo Angela Switzer

Ever wondered what it’s like to have twins or triplets? Looking in from the outside, having multiple children at the same time sounds, well, frightening! A closer look, however, reveals instant playmates and friends for life (see Howard Leff’s interviews, page 26). Even if you have only one child, parenting is challenging, especially if your […]

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Valentine’s Factoids

Fun facts about the day of love
The Source Staff

On average, about 11,000 children are conceived on Valentine’s Day each year. Source: thehobbeehive.com 52% Greeting cards, as usual, will be the most common Valentine’s Day gifts. Fifty-two percent of U.S. consumers plan to send at least one. Source: news.nationalgeographic.com $130 On average, men spend double the amount of money on Valentine’s Day gifts than […]

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Kids Events in Central Oregon

December-February
Avatar photo Keely Damara

Monday-Sunday “The Big Play Thing” and Skating Rink PLAY — “The Big Play Thing” is Central Oregon’s largest indoor play structure, with more than 7,000 square feet of climbing adventure! It is designed for children 4 and older. Cascade Indoor Sports offers a slew of activities for kids and adults, including open skate Friday through Sunday! […]

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Holidays Unplugged

No blue screens here!
The Source Staff

Your kids will be so thrilled when they open the shiny packages that they won’t even notice these gifts require no batteries, cords, chargers or USB ports. We have chosen the most awesome toys, games, books, gear and accessories that will stand the test of time and delight for years to come. Don’t worry, we […]

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Innovative High Schools to Open Their Doors in 2018

Education Re-imagination
Lizzi Katz

In our rapidly changing world, today’s students face developing technologies, new job markets, and evolving social and environmental issues. Yet, even though there are new elective subjects and ways to earn advanced credit, the basic structure of high school has remained the same since our parents and even our grandparents were students. With their feet […]

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Q&A: Erika Beard-Irvine, MD, IBCLC

Pediatrics and Breastfeeding Medicine
The Source Staff

Q: Here’s your chance to get important questions answered by the experts! This issue Erika Beard-Irvine a doctor of Pediatrics and Breastfeeding Medicine gives advice on everything from formula to wetting the bed. Send us your questions for next issue to angela@bendnest.com I will be going back to work in a couple weeks, and my […]

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The Waterboy

Bend middle schooler’s African roots inspire him to bring clean water to communities in need
Howard Leff and Caitlin von Gaertner

Ben Yundt’s earliest childhood memories won’t fade easily. Now a seventh-grader at Bend’s Pacific Crest Middle School, Ben vividly recalls his days growing up at an orphanage in the West African city of Accra in Ghana. Before his time there, he lived on the streets of Accra. Not surprisingly, Ben’s childhood lacked life’s basic necessities—including […]

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Mermaids vs. Unicorns

Mythical cooking competition provides indoor fun while the flakes fly
Lisa Sipe

When it comes to mythical creatures, almost nothing gets kids’ imaginations going more than unicorns and mermaids. But which creature’s cuisine reigns supreme? What better way to find out than a fun cooking competition between two sets of creative sisters? A group of Central Oregon kids used a locally-produced app as the backbone for a […]

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