Fall is such a great time in Central Oregon. The days remain long and sunny but the pace is calmer and less frenzied than summer. Kids are back in school but still itching for fun come the weekend. It’s a lovely transition time to explore the outdoors. Autumn weekends are made for leisurely family outings […]
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Editor’s Note – Fall 2017
New sneakers, backpack, and a brand-new attitude. Who doesn’t love a fresh start? Once again, it’s that time of year when vacation is over, the kids go back to school, and everyone settles in to a comfortable routine. Do you have kids in a Montessori preschool? My son had the privilege of attending the Montessori […]
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Making an Impact: Dealing with concussions head-on
If you’ve lived in Central Oregon long enough, you are likely familiar with the Jenna Sneva Story. At age seven she was a rising local star who skied in the Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation program and participated in youth competitions at the national level. At the age of 19 she won the gold medal […]
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Mellow Without the Margarita — Four Simple Ways to Melt the Stress Away
Your boss just scheduled a must-attend meeting, your five-year-old threw up on your work shoes, and your sitter called in sick. It’s not quite 9 a.m. and your nerves are shot. You need a day off, or better yet a week long vacation filled with cocktails and back massages—but that kind of stress relief just […]
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Busy at Work — Montessori charter school opens its doors in Bend
Montessori education, based on the observations and child-centered philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, has been inspiring students and educators around the world for over 100 years. Now Central Oregon families interested in her approach will have a tuition-free option when Desert Sky Montessori opens its doors this fall as Bend –La Pine School District’s newest […]
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Let’s Get Together — A Guide to Parent-Free Play Dates
Play Dates. Chances are, you’ve either been looking forward to them or dreading them. At first glance they seem like an opportunity to get a little “you time” in, but how do you know when it’s ok to drop your child off to play and then leave? And what about returning the favor? How often […]
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Fall Nest News
Cost of Care Paying for child care continues to be a challenge for Oregon families. Oregon was just ranked second on the list of least affordable states for child care, ranked only behind the District of Columbia, according to Care.com’s Cost of Care Survey. However, Oregonians are not the only people experiencing the rising cost […]
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Bringing Home Baby
Content & Art Direction by Amanda Klingman Photos by Jewel Images | Models Lindsey & Kaia Mae Cox Diapers? Check. Carseat? Duh. You’ve got the staples covered but bringing home baby can still be a bit, well… overwhelming. You don’t need every product under the sun to survive those beautiful and bewildering first few weeks […]
