COVID caught schools off guard when it first swept across the country in 2020. A lack of available testing and digital teaching tools resulted in mass quarantines, confusion among parents and students and the enactment of COVID-safe practices like wearing masks, daily surface disinfections and social distancing. Bend-La Pine Schools and Redmond School District will […]
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A New Support Line for Central Oregon Parents
Heart to Heart support line is looking for parent volunteers
As the parent of a young child, Sarah Guilfoy said she often felt alone—not knowing if she was making the right decisions. Those personal feelings of uncertainty and stress motivated Guilfoy to launch a support line to help other Central Oregon parents. In October, Guilfoy announced the formation of Heart to Heart, a program that […]
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Name Game: Most Popular Baby Names
Census releases its top names for Oregon last year
It’s the first decision parents get to make for their babies: the name. It seems as if William Shakespeare’s phrase, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” isn’t the case when naming a child. It’s daunting, exhilarating and can be exhausting. This morning, the Social Security Association announced the most popular names […]