I love summer. The outdoors, the camps, the sun, the water, the heat, the bugs... Okay, so the bugs and heat aren't my favorite. Nevertheless, there are plenty of opportunities for fun, but also a heightened need to focus...
Did you know that 70% of the chemicals in cleaning products have NOT been tested for their effects on human health? I didn’t either, I thought that if I used products with “plant based chemicals” we were safe. It was when...
I love my body. Even though society and the media would tell me I’m fat, my waistline is too thick or my breasts are too small, I love it. I love its curves and scars. I love the way...
I often say, "I'm over it" concerning infertility. Truth is, I am not over it at all! Living with infertility has been one of the hardest things I have gone through. After eleven years of trying to conceive, and being...
Chances are, someone in your household has endured the always annoying--and sometimes serious--symptoms and complications associated with allergies. Springtime can be especially harsh for anyone with seasonal allergies. While our first reaction might be to look in the medicine...
The Internet is full of "expert" advice about how to sensitively talk, or not talk to your friends and loved ones about reproductive health, family size, and secondary infertility. But what's more annoying than those asking ignorant questions or making obtuse comments is when...
It's no fun being sick. And it's really no fun being sick as a mom. Laundry doesn't stop piling up, lunches don't pack themselves, and groceries don't just appear at your door. We may feel as if we'd like...
Moms wear many hats, and regardless of whether or not you have any actual medical training, one of them is being the family nurse. It's such an important role, I've compiled a little guide to creating your own illness...
If I had a dollar for every meme or joke on social media regarding sleep deprivation and motherhood, I could retire and move permanently to a villa on the French Riviera. Sleep is gold, and becoming a mom only...
I didn't have the number for the Poison Control Center in my phone the first time I needed it. The deadly substance that threatened my littles? Baby powder. I had it high on a shelf, seemingly safe out of reach...

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2024 Portland Summer Camp Guide

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Spring may have just begun, but we know parents are already thinking about Portland summer camp options! We're excited to share some of the...