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Hygge As An Antidote to Seasonal Depression
If you find yourself feeling sluggish, unmotivated, sad, or otherwise out of sorts each winter, it’s possible you’re dealing with seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Short, gray days with limited natural light...
Choosing the Right Bike Gear for Your Child: A Guide for Parents
Do you remember learning to ride a bike? I remember the exhilaration and freedom, riding around on my hand-me-down bright yellow banana-seat Schwinn (think Stranger Things kids…that show nailed it). It was the best...
A Mom’s Guide To Setting Intentions and Resolutions that Stick
Each time we get ready for a new year, talk starts swirling about resolutions and habits and all the things. And while all of it sounds great on paper, what does it look like...
6 Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year, but it’s also a time when boundaries can feel especially hard to set. Family expectations, traditions, and social commitments can...
I’m So Over this ’18 Summers’ Mom Guilt Trip Trend
Momming is so freaking hard. And exhausting. And overwhelming. And, oh yeah, rewarding. But being a mom in the age of social media is downright toxic at times.
Depending on which accounts you stumble upon,...
An Inside Peek at Becoming a Surrogate
The path to parenthood is different for everyone. Some may experience an unplanned, straight-shot path to pregnancy and childbirth while others have years of planning and trying with all kinds of twists and turns...
#IMOMSOHARD Coming to PDX!
For all the mamas out there who only survive this parenting journey via laughter, reality checks, and yummy beverages, have we got a show for you. Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are coming to...
2024 Portland Summer Camp Guide
Spring may have just begun, but we know parents are already thinking about Portland summer camp options! We're excited to share some of the great camps in and around town for your kiddos to...
Girls on the Gridiron
Girls and women were meant for football. Give us the ball, and let us play!
So sayeth Milly Pineda, former professional football player, and current youth coach. Today’s football landscape proves to us that Pineda...
Going Back to School American Idol-Style
Depending on your POV, we are now in either the best or worst season of the year - back-to-school shopping. Are your kids excited? Nervous? Filled with existential dread? And how about you?
It’s the...