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.
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 […]
New chapters of the national organization, Friends of the Children, are opening across the nation, and Central Oregon is now home to one of them. Friends of the Children, a Portland-based nonprofit is dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished children.The nonprofit now has 14 locations nationwide. “There are areas in Central Oregon where upwards […]
Like word problems? Try this one. Question: Alli Parker’s sizzling fastball zips to home plate at a speed of approximately 55 miles per hour. Assuming she’s pitching from about 45 feet away, how long does it take before the batter gives up all hope of hitting it, and instead thinks about joining the swim team? […]
Just as the weather turns colder and families look for ways to get young ones out and about, BEAT offers a wonderful theatre experience for young and old to enjoy. BEAT Children’s Theatre presents Mark Twain’s distinguished novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” coming to the big stage in October. Based on Twain’s book and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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