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.

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Tig ol’ Bitties

 

heather_0.jpgMotherhood 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

Totally Cool Lunchboxes

 

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The Goodbyn

www.goodbyn.com; Shop for it locally at POSH.
Made in the USA
$29.95 » Read more

Psychology of Sports

 

By Ann DeWitt

sports_0.jpgAs 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

 

martialarts_0.jpgInterest 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.

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Materials

  • One box (shoe box or larger)
  • Colored construction paper and white paper
  • Scissors
  • Tape and Glue
  • Pencil
  • Colored Pencils/markers/crayons
» Read more

Learning to Swim

 

  • Portland Parks
    lessons_1_0.jpg3 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
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