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MomHub BlogSearch for Missing Portland Boy ContinuesSubmitted by marcy on June 9, 2010 - 11:34amA seven year old west Portland boy named Kyron Horman went missing on Friday. As the investigation moves into day six, there are still no solid leads or information available. See the link for a photo of Kyron and more about his agonizing disappearance. We send his family and all concerned our best wishes for his safe return. »
Borders Hosts Toy Story 3 Movie Release PartySubmitted by marcy on June 7, 2010 - 11:11amBorders Hosts Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party This event is free and geared for six to ten year olds. For additional information contact Ginger Moshofsky, 503-968-7576. »
US Ranks Low in World Report on MothersSubmitted by marcy on May 18, 2010 - 12:25pmhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/18/health/18glob.html?src=me&ref=health Save the Children's annual State of the World's Mothers report is out, and the United States ranked pretty low compared to many other countries, at #28. From the NYT article: "Norway is the best country in the world in which to be a new mother, followed by Australia, according to Save the Children’s annual State of the World’s Mothers report, issued this month. Afghanistan was at the bottom of the 160 countries listed. »
Borders' May Day Spring Celebration - May 1, 11amSubmitted by marcy on April 21, 2010 - 11:03amFamilies will have the opportunity for fun and prizes on Saturday May 1 at 11 a.m. when Borders in Bridgeport Village, 7227 S.W. Bridgeport Road, will hold a May Day, Special Children’s Story Time Party, upstairs in the children’s department. The party will include spring themed stories, a craft, games and prizes. The party is being co-hosted by the Tualatin Sylvan Learning Center with representatives from the Center helping with the games and available to answer questions about Sylvan Learning Centers. This event is free and geared for five to ten year olds. »
Why You Should Travel with KidsSubmitted by marcy on April 21, 2010 - 10:56amThe topic of whether or not young kids should be taken on far-flung travels around the globe can be a controversial one at times. This article from Boots N All raises some great points on the side of why young kids SHOULD travel, and all the ways they benefit from it. I think just taking kids to new cities and opening them up to new experiences both home and abroad can be hugely beneficial. Check out the article and comments afterwards for more on the topic. http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/10-04/why-its-not-selfish-for-parents-... »
Huge Kids Resale this weekend - Portland, ORSubmitted by marcy on April 6, 2010 - 11:38amCalling all parents: the Full House MOMs (mothers of multiples) Spring Resale is this weekend. Over 15,000 items entered so far. Come check it out! Full House MOMs (FHM) is a non-profit support group for parents of multiples. Resale Public Hours Sale Location: Can a British Chef Help Save our Kids?Submitted by marcy on April 5, 2010 - 12:43pm»
the End of All-Day Kindergarten?Submitted by marcy on March 12, 2010 - 2:07pmFrom the Daily Beast: "Kids benefit from more hours in school, studies show. So why are full-day kindergarten programs on the chopping block across the country? " All-day kindergarten programs have been steadily on the rise across the country and 60% of schools now offer a full-day program. Many parents and teachers believe attending school a full day helps kids tremendously and many studies have proven its advantages. Still, with school districts facing severe budget deficits, all-day kindergarten programs might be the targets of drastic funding cuts. »
HPV Food Recall - even in Trader Joe's!Submitted by marcy on March 10, 2010 - 1:40pmhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/default.htm You might have heard about the recent recall of products containing HVP, or hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which is an MSG-type substitute used in a wide range of food products. The most recent news reports say that Basic Food Flavors, the company that makes the product, knew about their salmonella contamination for a month before they issued the recall. »
Sleep Help for KidsSubmitted by marcy on March 5, 2010 - 11:46amhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-michael-j-breus/hope-for-children-with-... For anyone with kids with sleeping issues, you might want to check out this article. Specifically it addresses children with ADHD and how melatonin might be able to encourage better sleep habits. »
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