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Borders Hosts Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party

Borders Hosts Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party
Tualatin, Oregon. Families will have the opportunity for fun and prizes on Saturday June 12 at 11 a.m. when Borders in Bridgeport Village, 7227 S.W. Bridgeport Road, will hold a Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party, upstairs in the children’s department. The party will include games, crafts, and prizes.

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 Mothers

http://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.

Great Wolf Lodge

Description

Huge indoor water park, with 6 slides, wave pool, hot tubs, fountains, and more. Facility also includes ahotel, spa, 4 restaurants, arcade, kids club, shops and other services. Lots of fun for kids and adults.

Contact Information

Great Wolf Lodge

Location

20500 Old Highway 99, SW
Centralia, WA, 98531
United States
46° 47' 20.9472" N, 123° 0' 35.6256" W

Borders' May Day Spring Celebration - May 1, 11am

Families 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.

Borders' May Day Spring Celebration - May 1, 11am

Event Time

05/01/2010 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Description

Tualatin, Oregon. Families 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.

For additional information contact Ginger Moshofsky, 503-968-7576.

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Why You Should Travel with Kids

The 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, OR

Calling 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
Friday, April 9th 3 pm — 8 pm (for FHM members only)
Saturday, April 10th 10 am — 6
Many items 50% off starting at 2

Sale Location:
1625 NE Sandy Blvd Portland OR

Movie & Ppocorn Night

Event Time

03/17/2010 - 4:55pm

Description

Come join us every Friday & Saturday night for Movie & popcorn night!!! Each weekend we will be hosting a new movie, along with crafts, games & friendship. Go out and enjoy yourself and know that your child/children are being cared for and having fun in a State Licensed facility.

Place

Group Coordinator

Anikka Halladay

Cost of Activity

$10.00

Sleep Help for Kids

http://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.

Do Hot Dogs Need Warning Labels?

For any parent worried about their kids and choking threats, this USA Today article is worth a skim... here's a summary from The Daily Beast:

Attack of the Deadly Hot Dogs

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