When I was young, my grandfather taught me just about everything: how to fish, play golf, shoot pool—and even how to catch a football, even though he had to throw underhanded because he had a bad shoulder. But all this fun came at a cost: I had to learn how to do chores to earn […]
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Excessive Screen Time? Summer Boredom?
Brilliant Summer Hacks for All
Snopocalypse 2019 had you praying to the gods of summer. You swore upon your children’s own lives that you would never again complain about the heat if the snow would just stop. While being faced with walls of snow for an extended period was tough, staring down the barrel of months of keeping the kiddos […]
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Quick Fix?
Before You Hand Your Tantruming Toddler a Smartphone, Read This.
Modern-day parents will recognize this scene: errands, cranky toddler, long line at the grocery store. At the register, the threenager melts down. To avoid a scene, the parent hands over their iPhone. It buys a few minutes of quiet while she loads groceries into the car without further drama. Parents are also familiar with the […]
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Gearing up for That Holiday Madness
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season.
Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season. Khara B. High: When the tree is decorated, and I place the last gift under it I get a moment to step […]
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Together for Children
A strong history predicts future success for vital parenting program
The high school was packed. A beloved teacher in Sisters had recently passed away. As the crowd hushed, a longtime friend addressed the assembly, reminiscing about the time their families met. “We connected when our two sons were in Together For Children and became fast friends,” she said. Their boys and the families had remained […]
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A Message of Acceptance: Supporting Local Trans Youth
Brenda Ferns lives in Bend and is a mother to five children including Levi—her 14-year-old trans son. She remembers how around the age of five he would come to her and confide that he wanted to be a boy. “At that point, I wasn’t educated on (the transgender experience)…I hadn’t even really heard of it,” […]
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Rituals and Rites of Passage:
Coming of Age in Today’s Society
The first 13 years of your child’s life fly by. Information on the many milestones that will be met in those early years is abundant keeping parents well educated and feeling “in the know.” Unfortunately, as children draw closer to adolescence, the gush of advice on what to expect and how to prepare slows to […]
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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 […]
