Metro Parent (Portland, OR)
Metro Parent is the Portland area's premier family resource publication. Visit us at www.metro-parent.com.
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR)

 
Metro Parent (Portland, OR)

Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Woo hoo! Metro Parent earned 10 awards in Parenting Publications of America's 2010 Editorial and Design Excellence Competition, including the top editorial honor - Gold in Overall Writing! http://bit.ly/brlAZ4

10 hours ago · Comment ·
Katy Wolk-Stanley
Katy Wolk-Stanley
Yeah! Must have been that article on simple living families. ;-)
9 hours ago
Heather Smith Randol
Heather Smith Randol
I just read the March issue and am thankful, as I am every month, for this great resource for local parents. The awards are well deserved!
5 hours ago
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) What do your kids snack on ... and how often? A new study shows kids are getting too many calories from snacks: http://bit.ly/deVUQb

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In our March issue, Dr. Edward Guillery of the Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel offers ten simple tips to protect kids against childhood obesity. In tip #7 he writes, “Limit or eliminate snacks. School-age children will not drop dead from starvation if they haven’t eaten in four hours!" A new s...
Mon at 7:24am · Comment ·
Colleen Smith
Colleen Smith
my kindergartner has 2 snack times a day at school. They can break from their activity and snack if they choose. I don't give him chips but wil give him "pirates booty". But what I think is more important is that whatever I give him it is probably healthier then the hot lunch the school served
Mon at 10:23am
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR)
Colleen, you make a good point! The nutritional value of school lunches are a huge issue in our quest to raise kids who are fit, healthy and confident!
Mon at 12:11pm
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) What are you doing this weekend? Check out our picks for family fun here: http://www.metro-parent.com/

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The first weekend of March is filled with a diverse array of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Check the listings here, then plan your fun-filled weekend!
March 5 at 10:28am · Comment ·
Carrie Cunningham
Carrie Cunningham
I am performing an acoustic show at the Rusty Grape in Battle Ground. 7-9pm!
March 6 at 9:09am
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Do you want to find out about parent-focused classes and events? Our parent calendar is now online! http://bit.ly/98mRly Submit your events, classes and fundraisers online or send to calendar(at)metro-parent(dot)com.

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Our Parents’ Calendar includes parent education opportunities, fundraisers for parenting related organizations and other parents-only events of interest to our Metro Parent Web site visitors.
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Happy Bday Dr. Seuss! Celebrate with a Horton (Tears of Joy) puppet show, scheduled throughout the month at Multnomah County Library. http://bit.ly/c7t1Tj

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The magical words of Dr. Seuss will come to life through Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre. Emily gives voice and body to Horton, the elephant who was faithful one hundred per cent, and that good-for-nothing bird, runaway Mayzie. ...
March 2 at 9:53am · Comment ·
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Our March Issue is out - and so is our special Summer Camps & Learning Issue! Pick them up or read them online today! http://bit.ly/bEcM09

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Metro Parent is the Portland metropolitan area's premier family publication.
March 1 at 7:14am · Comment ·
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Walk with Dinosaurs, hike with birds or get in on the last weekend of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Tiger. Here are our picks for the weekend ahead: http://www.metro-parent.com/

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This weekend, you can walk with the dinosaurs at the Rose Garden, hike with the birds at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge or Smith & Bybee Wetlands, or rock out with The Builders and The Butchers at a family-friendly You Who concert. It’s your last chance to welcome the Year of the Tiger at the Chinese G...
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Got talent? America's Got Talent open auditions coming to Portland 2/28 - 3/1. (You know you want to!) http://bit.ly/ag9ktS

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America's Got Talent coming to Portland
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Thinking of heading to Forest Park today. What's your favorite family-friendly hiking spot in or around Portland/Vancouver?

February 21 at 9:56am · Comment ·
Melinda Olsen
Melinda Olsen
We went out to the bonneville fish hatchery today.
February 21 at 4:33pm
Metro Parent (Portland, OR)
Metro Parent (Portland, OR)
Sounds like fun Melinda ... thanks! We're going to add that to our list!
February 21 at 7:17pm
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) What's happening this weekend? Our picks for family fun: http://bit.ly/aM5QP8

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What's on for the weekend of February 19 to 21? Check out our picks for family-friendly events and activities here.
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Have you seen Oregon Children's Theatre's Giggle Giggle Quack yet? It closes this weekend, but you can get tickets for Saturday (2/20) at 5 pm for only $9 or $12. Just call 503-228-9571 and tell them Metro Parent sent you!

February 17 at 1:57pm · Comment ·
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) How do you alleviate - or avoid - stress? (A nice long walk in the sun seems like a good one for today!)

February 17 at 12:08pm · Comment ·
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) Are you ready for a fun-filled weekend? We've got parties for the Year of the Tiger, Oregon's Birthday, Valentine's Day, Clifford's Farewell (at the Children's Museum), the NW Family & Kids Festival and more. Here are our picks for family fun this weekend: http://bit.ly/bIad3F

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The Year of the Tiger, Oregon’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day … there are plenty of reasons to celebrate this weekend! You’ll find complete listings for each day on our online calendar.
February 12 at 7:28am · Comment ·
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) RECALL of Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.: http://bit.ly/cIhFo5

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If you purchased any Trader Joes Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars with the specified code dates, please do no eat them. Please return the product (full or empty) to any Trader Joes for a full refund or dispose of it. ...
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Metro Parent (Portland, OR) How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? With the kids, without the kids, or both?

February 9 at 10:04am · Comment ·