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Rethinking the Playroom
I often hear families express the desire for “more space” in their house, and they think that adding a playroom for their young children...
Set Up Your Yard for a Backyard Camping Adventure
Taking a camping trip with family and friends can end up feeling more like work than fun. By the time you’ve traveled to your...
Packing for a Family Surf Adventure on the Coast
As some Oregon coastal towns are opening back up, we're dreaming of a family surf adventure. It’s easy to paint an idyllic picture, working...
4 Parenting Tips for When Kids Are Anxious
A few months ago, I went into my son’s room to tuck him in and kiss him goodnight. It had been a normal school...
Tips for Mountain Biking with Kids
The days of quarantine will hopefully be over soon, the sun will be shining and all of our favorite mountain biking trails will be...
Rent or Buy: Money-Saving Tips for Skiing Families
Skiing can be financially intimidating. You need the right gear, the right clothes, the lift tickets or season passes. When you factor in multiple...
65 Kid Activity Ideas — Using Materials You Already Have!
With so much uncertainty surrounding the current pandemic, one thing on many parents' minds is how to keep their sanity child engaged and learning...
There’s No Place Like NOT Home for the Holidays
The holidays are simply bursting with magic and fun: cookies, gifts, Zoo Lights , kids’ letters to Santa (my 6-year-old just wrote “I hope you give...
The Maternal Well-Being Study: Helping Prevent Postpartum Depression
You know that prenatal yoga class and meditation you keep meaning to do? It might help you and your baby after birth. The birth...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Misunderstood Truths About Abuse
October is domestic violence awareness month, and I wanted to address this issue and possibly provide some education on the subject. Whether or not...