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Finding Balance

Navigating the feeding journey with breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both

By Annette Benedetti

Feb 14, 2024

A new parent's journey is filled with decisions, one of the most significant being how to nurture and nourish their newborn. The age-old breastfeeding-versus-bottle feeding debate is a complex and emotional topic with advocates and skeptics on each side...

Finding Balance

Hello! Storytime

@ Roundabout Books

Wed., April 24, 10:30-11 a.m.

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A Heart Warming Escape

The perks of a family home sauna

By Nicole Blume
Nov 8, 2023
A Little Heads Up

September is baby safety month

By Nicole Blume
Jul 26, 2023
Career-Changed K9 Finds a Forever Friend

10-year-old girl finds comfort with canine companion, Zinny

By Damian Fagan
Apr 27, 2023
The Wisdom of Fever

By Joshua Phillips
Feb 2, 2023
New Year, New You!

Local gyms offer parents and kids time to move together

By Nicole Blume
Nov 9, 2022
Generation Resilient

How to help pandemic babies thrive

By Nicole Blume
Feb 23, 2022
Music Therapy

Where Words Fail, Music Speaks

By Nicole Blume
Nov 16, 2021
Love Wins

Your Child Just Came Out as Non-Binary, Now What?

By Annette Benedetti
Aug 20, 2021
Back-to-School: The New Normal

How parents can help children prepare for the uncertainties that lie ahead

By Dr. Kristi Nix, Pediatrician at High Lakes Health Care
Aug 13, 2020
Handwashing: A Family Activity

Tips from the CDC

Aug 13, 2020
How to Talk to your Child about their Weight

The simple answer: don't do it.

By Natasha Dempsey
Apr 2, 2020
Postpartum Health: What You Need to Know

The pregnancy journey doesn't end after the baby exits your body

By Annette Benedetti
Jan 30, 2020
Are You Ready?

Help Keep Your Kids Healthy Through the Cold & Flu Season

By Annette Benedetti and Havilah Brodhead, FNP
Nov 7, 2019
The Best Laid Plans

Tips for Transitioning Kids with Autism Back to School

By Annette Benedetti
Jul 30, 2019
Healthy Teen Dating

Saving Grace addresses teen relationships & violence prevention in Deschutes County

By Annette Benedetti
May 28, 2019
Deschutes County SBHCs Pave the Way to a Bright Future for Local Students

By Annette Benedetti
Mar 20, 2019
Surrogacy: Providing hope & help for families

By Annette Benedetti
Jan 29, 2019
Creating Smiles for 20 Years: Kemple Memorial Children's Dental Clinic

By Annette Benedetti
Nov 20, 2018
Friendometry.com

The quest to end childhood loneliness

By Kelsey Claspell
Nov 20, 2018
Spotlight on Teen Health

What do you need to know?

By Kristi Nix, M.D. FAAP
Sep 4, 2018
Birthing Basics

Pregnancy and birth: Options in Central Oregon

By Annette Benedetti
Jun 12, 2018
Birthing Facilities and Care Providers

Jun 12, 2018
Stepping Up Sexual Abuse Prevention Measures

Erin's Law keeps Bend-La Pine School District's kids safe

By Annette Benedetti
Apr 4, 2018
Fight the Good Fight

Parenting tips for combatting childhood obesity

By Lizzi Katz
Feb 7, 2018

Kids Lego Robotics (ages 10+)

@ DIY Cave

Wed., April 24, 4-5:30 p.m.

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