Students at Touchstone Preschool Release Ladybugs for Earth Day

On April 22, students celebrated Earth Day and protecting the environment by releasing beneficial bugs into their schoolyard

Portland, Ore. Author Wins Christopher Award

Esmé Schwall co-authored “The Ballerina of Auschwitz” for young adults, one of 12 winning books in 2025

Touchstone Preschools in Portland Area to Host Open House Week

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about Touchstone Preschool’s curriculum

Touchstone Preschool® Locations to Host Open Houses on January 25

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Touchstone Preschool’s curriculum

Touchstone Preschool® Locations to Host Open Houses With Winter Fun

Families are invited to tour the schools, explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Touchstone Preschool’s curriculum

Head Back-to-School in Style with DAKINE Signature Campus Series

Step into the school year with a tech-ready pack that has your back

Portland Fleet Week Underway: Tickets, Bridge Lifts And Ships

Eight ships, including two from the U.S. Navy and two from the Royal Canadian Navy, are on the waterfront through Monday.

Oregon Zoo Welcomes 5 New Chimpanzees To Its Primate Forest Habitat

Meet Suwanee, Pericles, Mossy, Daisey and Julianne, the five newest residents of the Oregon Zoo.

Oregon Zoo's 3-Week-Old Baby Orangutan Named For 'Flaming Locks'

Kitra's baby girl was born three weeks ago. Now she has a name that comes from a Dolly Parton song.

Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Portland

Mother's Day is coming up. It's not too late to reserve a table for brunch.

Rose Festival Return Brings Change To Grand Floral, Starlight Parades

Two of the three parades associated with Rose Festival – The Grand Floral and the Starlight – will have changes this year.

World's Smallest Park Reopens In Portland After Refurbishment

Mill Ends Park, deemed by Guinness to be the world's smallest, was rededicated on Monday. No word yet from the leprechauns if they're happy.

Portland Beware! Girls Scout Cookies Are Here

It's Girl Scout Cookie Season and the scouts have a new cookie with which to tempt you.

Oregon ZooLights Are Back: Here's What You Need To Know

Walk or drive to see this year's exhibit of more than 1 million lights at the Oregon zoo. Just make sure to reserve a ticket.

Oregon Zoo Polar Bear Family Reunion As Nora's Sister Arrives

Amelia Gray, half-sister to Nora, has arrived from the Maryland Zoo and is settling in.

Oregon Zoo Elephants Squish Squash For the 23rd Year In A Row

For the 23rd year in a row, the elephants of the Oregon Zoo smashed pumpkins in the lead-up to Halloween.

Nora's Family Reunion: Oregon Zoo Will Be Home To Her Half-Sister

The Oregon Zoo is about to get a second polar bear as Nora's half-sister is on her way from Maryland.

What's 3000 Pounds And From Chicago? The Oregon Zoo's New Rhino

King, an 8 year old eastern black rhino arrived in Portland about 3 weeks ago from Chicago's Brookfield Zoo.

Fun Tips for Keeping Your Kids Learning This Summer

Celebrate National Summer Learning Week July 12-16th with DIY Theme Weeks from online public school, Oregon Connections Academy

Start celebrating the 4th of July now with a very special Summer

For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition

Don’t Let Your Homebound Child Get Left Behind This Summer

As Camps Pivot Back to In-Person, Many Children in High Risk Groups Still Need Online Camp Options. PAW is Staying Online & Providing Grants

Find Your Child a Summer Camp Assistance Grant

Winner “Best Summer Camp” in LA Parent Magazine

Is Online Public School Right for Your Kindergarten Student?

Willamette Connections Academy offers free webinar April 21st to help interested families find out

Enrollment Open for Willamette Connections Academy 2021-22 School

Information Session Weds March 10th for families interested in high-quality online public school

Touchstone Preschool Students Donate Gifts, Food to Those in Need

Students at Touchstone Preschool in Tigard held donation drives in support of Sunshine Pantry and The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

Pre-Dinner Stress: After School Clubs to the Rescue

Making the Most of “Golden Hour” with Online After School Class

Helping Families, Schools & Learning Pods when it’s needed most!

PAW has made After-School Enrichment Scholarships, Sibling Grants, Learning Pod Group Rates & School Fundraiser Auction Items Available.

Summer Camp On A Crisis Budget

Help For Parents In The Time Of COVID-19

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

New Online School Announced - Willamette Connections Academy

— Statewide virtual public charter school to offer additional tuition-free option for students in grades K-12 for upcoming school year —

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Oregon Child Care Slots Falls Far Short Of Meeting The Demand

A study from Oregon State University says that in every single county in the state does not have enough child care slots to meet the need.

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Portland First Babies Of 2019 Welcomed Into The World Tuesday

It was a busy night at Providence's area hospitals as the first two babies born in the area in 2019, entered the world there.

Oregon Whale Watching Week Is Coming: Get Ready To Greet Them

Whale watching week in Oregon comes twice a year. Next week is the winter migration when 20,000 gray whales head south for the winter.

Mt. Hood Meadows Opens For Weekend Preview: Let It Snow, Snow...

Nearly 11 inches of snow Thursday into Friday with another foot after that. Mt. Hood Meadows is ready for their first weekend of the season.

Oregon Zoo ZooLights Show Is Back And Open For The Season

This is the 31st year for the popular holiday season attraction at the zoo. There will be more than 1.6 colored lights creating wonder.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Volcano Documentary Opens At OMSI

Join intrepid explorer Carsten Peter as he travels the globe to study one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.

Virtual School Encourages Students to become Kindness Superheroes

Oregon Connections Academy offers tools for all families to use during National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month

Portland 5 Things to Do This Weekend: Saying Goodbye To Summer

From the Unipiper a the Zoo to the Race for the Cure, there's plenty of things to do around the area this weekend.

Bringing “School-Back-to-Students”: Online Classes Start Sept 4th

New survey shows reasons why families are turning to Oregon Connections Academy as best choice for their students

Play Fair PDX Hits Portland In September

The 3rd annual Play Fair event comes to Portland alongside Rose City Comic Con Sept. 7 - 9.

City Announces Winners Of 'Bike To Books' Contest

The first place winners of the Bike Month contest will see their art installed on 4 Portland bike lanes this summer.