NW Kids Newsletter: August 28, 2009
Click the Read More link below for the archived version of the 2009 NW Kids Back to School Newsletter.
Tig ol’ Bitties
Motherhood is so unkind to the boobies. For a part that’s labeled early on as being “private” they sure as hell don’t feel that way once you enter motherhood. From the first sign of two blue lines, they are simply never the same again. They grow, the get yanked on, pushed, prodded, and eventually deflate. » Read more
Psychology of Sports
By Ann DeWitt
As we stand on the soccer sidelines or by the pool deck, we parents talk about the same things. We are uncertain, stressed out and have many questions about the issues raised by our kids playing sports. Competitive or recreational? Team or individual? How much is too much (travel for tournaments, private coaches, year-round teams)? » Read more
Interview with Jason Brick about Martial Arts for Kids in the Portland area
Interest in the martial arts seems to be growing by leaps and bounds.. or should we say kicks and chops? Jason Brick, local martial arts expert and father, answers some of the most frequently asked questions by parents of Kung Fu pandas in training.
NW Kids: What should parents look for when shopping for a martial arts school? » Read more
Craft Project: Ocean-Themed Diorama
Wanta souvenir from your summer trip to the coast? Create your own seaside get-away that you can enjoy inside. No need to worry about sunscreen at this ocean! This project is as easy or as hard as the amount of detail you put into it.
Materials
- One box (shoe box or larger)
- Colored construction paper and white paper
- Scissors
- Tape and Glue
- Pencil
- Colored Pencils/markers/crayons
Learning to Swim
- Portland Parks
3 years and older
503-823-5130
Various Portland Park Pools, check website
www.portlandonline.com/parks - Swimbabes
Infants and older
503-786-6250
10552 SE 52nd Ave, Milwaukie
www.swimbabes.net - Barefoot Swimming
6 years and older
503-857-7772
1111 SW 10th Avenue, Portland
www.barefootswimming.us - Bethany Athletic Club
3 months and older
503-690-2100
15670 NW Central Dr, Portland
