September Digital Issue Out Now!
Our September issue is out now! Local cancer patients find their matches, community members help babies (and new parents) in need, Hood River makes for a fantastic family getaway and more!
Tiny Humans, Big Love: Support for Babies (and New Parents) in Need
Babies in Need works to makes sure that every infant in Southwest Washington can leave the hospital with clothing, blankets and an appropriate car seat, no matter the circumstances they were born into.
Moms and Kids Benefit from Washington’s Paid Maternity Leave
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave gives families a hand up.
Mindful Eating During Pregnancy
What should pregnant women eat? And what shouldn't they eat? Two local women give their perspective.
No Longer a Secret: Confronting Postpartum Mood Disorder
Any time parents feel overwhelmed to the point they are unable to care for themselves or their child, it’s time to ask for help.
Renaissance Dad: The Real Caesarean
My wife and I had our first (and only) daughter via "Caesarean" (from the ancient Latin words Caes meaning "be ready to sell your house" and Arean meaning "to slice open like a haggis"). Understand, we didn't plan it that way. We rushed off
Does Your Baby Need Chiropractic Care?
Birthing isn’t just tough on moms. Emerging from the “ring of fire” is no easy feat for newborns! “We think of babies as being fresh and perfect, but just like us, they can have trouble with their spine,” claims Vancouver-based chiropractor, Roger Barnick. “When a
How Moms Do It: Transitions Between Home and Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 73 percent of mothers today work outside the home. Still, many moms leave the workforce or reduce the number of hours they work while children are young, often returning to work later on. These work
Renaissance Dad: Camping with Toddlers, and Other Really Bad Ideas
Having spent much of my f-f-fifty years camping, hunting, and fishing, I have gleaned a number of essential skills and tips on the subject that I feel it’s my duty to pass on to the next generation of outdoorsmen and women . .
Renaissance Dad: Miracles Happen
I know I’m the guy that’s usually good for a few laughs (I hope!), but this month’s topic is one I take very seriously, and very personally. My wife and I spent ten years trying to have our daughter. Ten