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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Big Changes for Bend High School Athletics
A decision by the Oregon School Activities Association on Oct. 16 places Bend high school athletic teams in the 6A athletic conference for the 2018-19 school year. Some believe Bend high schools, currently members of the 5A division, lack sufficient competition, due to their ranking as the three largest and most competitive schools in the 5A […]
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The Rebecca Foundation is opening Bend’s first diaper bank in 2018
Diaper need in the U.S. affects one in three families, especially here in Central Oregon. Many families will have to choose between either purchasing diapers or food. At this time, there are no government or state assistance programs that help struggling families purchase diapers and there are few resources for this type of aid in […]
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The Coolest Sport in Town
Youth hockey focuses on teamwork
Put those old ideas about ice hockey in a deep freeze. It’s quickly turning into the perfect sport for kids! Sure, the game can conjure up some rough images, not the least of which are fistfights and missing teeth. And yes, while there’s still a trace of hockey’s more violent traditions at the professional level, […]
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Managing Expectations During the Holidays
Local Experts Help You Plan Your Dream Experience
Elf is queued up and the kids are diligently researching and writing wish lists for Santa. The neighborhood lights signal a time for holiday cheer, but deep down the fear of unmet expectations is creeping in. Gathering with loved ones and watching the pure joy spread across your children’s faces as they open gifts should […]
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Kids Events in Central Oregon
December-February
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!
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
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
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
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 […]
