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EDITOR’S NOTE
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EXPERT Q & A
11 BY THE NUMBERS 13 NEST NEWS
15 PARENTING
tart your kids and yourself out on the right foot with S parent-free playdate tips
26 GEAR GUIDE
repare yourself and baby for that special bonding time P with our fabulous local gear guide.
SECTIONS
39 ADULT TIME
16 EDUCATION
We all need an escape to relieve stress now and again. Check out these simple solutions.
19 CULTURE 21 KIDS IN ACTION 22 FEATURE 33 CALENDAR 39 BOOKSHELF 44 OUTDOORS 46 THINGS I’VE LEARNED
40 HEALTH
eed more info on the dangers N of concussions? Annette Benedetti sheds light on this important subject. Jewel Images
FA L L R E G IS T R
AT IO N
NOW OPEN
when school’s out,
fun is in.
ART STATION CLASSES & CAMPS Get creative after school and on non-school days in a variety of multimedia art programs. Grades K - 12
ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAYS Great opportunities for expanded learning, enrichment and fun held at your child’s school on Wednesday afternoons. Grades K - 5
OPERATION RECREATION Offerings of recreation activities and daily field trips held on non-school days. Grades K - 5
To learn more about youth activities, visit bendparksandrec.org or call (541) 389-7275.
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