All in the Family: Parents and Children “Play” Together
As kids grow toward adolescence, the wide open days of early childhood seem to grow fewer as kids’ schedules fill up with sports, music, clubs and a whole new kind of social life. The apron strings fray a bit as many parents find
The New Domesticity: Autumn Nesting
The bright red tartan wool blanket gently sways in the autumn breeze. Slanted sunlight and scurrying squirrels remind me that this blanket may have seen the last of the picnic days. But, who knows? Weather is a capricious maiden, and we may yet have
Renaissance Dad: Grillin’ Thanksgiving
“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?” Erma Bombeck Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s
Chef Perry’s Top 10 Secrets to a “Less Stress” Holiday Feast
The holidays are, hands down, my favorite time of year. But, it can bring with it a fair amount of stress. And if you come from an Italian family, like mine, well . . . fugget about it! So, if
Top Toys 2019
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) recently unveiled its 2019 Best Toys for Kids award winners, selected by independent toy retailers across the U.S. To view the complete list of winners, pick up a copy of our November 2019 issue
The Case for Minimalism
Ever feel inundated with the quantity of shear stuff you manage in your everyday life? Kids’ toys, junk mail, closets full of clothing (and the inevitable laundry), electronic devices, craft supplies, kids’ schoolwork papers . . . for many
Winter Break Camp Guide 2019
Welcome to our annual winter break camp guide, with fun day camp options for ages 3 through teen! To find the camp guide, pick up a copy of the November 2019 issue at any of these locations, or view the digital archive
Honoring Veterans in Clark County
With historic Fort Vancouver right in our backyard, Clark County is a special place to celebrate, honor and support the veterans of our community. Events The annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade will be held on Saturday, November 9 along Officers Row.
Oregon Children’s Theatre’s “Me . . . Jane”: a Review
Oregon Children’s Theatre's production of the picture book, “Me… Jane” is a sweet ode to the one and only Jane Goodall. A west coast premiere, Aida Valentine portrays a young Jane Goodall exploring her backyard with her stuffed chimp Jubilee,
Food Allergies: What Parents Need to Know
“I hope I never see an article again about a kid who went to a party, ate the wrong chocolate chip cookie, and died. You [have to] keep bringing it up. It’s horrible. You can never let your guard down.”