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Category Archives: Family

5 fresh tidy ideas for toddlers in your home

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Web Manager Posted in Concordia News, Family

by Rachel Ivey, Room to Grow Childcare

As a parent and home daycare provider, I am always looking for fresh ideas to keep a peaceful and tidy home. Like most parents, I want our home to reflect all of its inhabitants, but it’ s easy for our living room to get buried under Lincoln Logs. If this struggle sounds familiar, these tips will get you on a path to creating and keeping a home that is inspiring for you and your little one.

  1. Get real! Does that obscenely loud pull-cord donkey make your brain ache? Get rid of it. Remember, the goal is to share space with your child and it’ s ok for something not to work for you. If it makes you squeamish to get rid of it completely, put it in the attic for a week and see how your child responds.
  2. Create “smaller sets.” Limit each kind of toy (blocks, dolls, cars etc) to 20 pieces or less and create a special basket for each set. An average toddler can only be expected to pick up about two dozen objects without becoming frustrated. Attainable goals feel good for everyone and encourage growth.
  3. Banish the “toy box.” Although it might seem like one big box for all the toys would make cleanup easier, it can actually set kids up for failure. The most exciting thing any toddler can do with a big box of anything is dump it all out. This can create a mess too big for toddlers. If your child likes to dump things out, encourage them to dump out just one set, like blocks. Putting them back in the box can be great fun!
  4. Establish guidelines for play. In our daycare, it works for the children to play with one ‘ set’  at a time in a specific area. Far from being limiting, this inspires the children to get the most out of each material. The expectation to clean up independently before moving on takes absolute consistency from caregivers, but once the routine is established, it allows the children freedom to choose, offers caregivers opportunity for positive feedback, and reduces ‘ empty’ time that can lead to dangerous boredom.
  5. ‘ Off Limits Until…’  We have toys that are just for afternoon play. This encourages delayed gratification and self-control, and gives them something to look forward to! Consider offering particular toys only during the ‘ witching hour’ or while you’ re making dinner.

Making just these 5 changes will restore balance to your home and create a space where the whole family can thrive and play in harmony.

Rachel Ivey is a mother, owner and operator of Room To Grow Childcare and researcher of all things home and child. For tips, and advice on thriving with children, please feel free to contact roomtogrowportland@gmail.com. 

Seeking Volunteers to Help With the Egg Hunt

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Web Manager Posted in Archive, Events, Family

March 29th,  6 PM at Legion Hall Post 134 ( 2104 NE Alberta St.) we will be stuffing 4000 eggs with sweets.

March 30th, 8 AM, we will be hiding the eggs in Fernhill Park, located on NE 37th.  Contact Katie Ugolini at:
503-617-6810
ktugolini [at] gmail.com

Announcing Spring Egg Hunt at Fernhill Park

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Web Manager Posted in Archive, Events, Family

eggs_in_pencilFERNHILL PARK (Near the Playground along NE 37th Avenue)

SATURDAY, MARCH 30th The Hunt begins at 10:00 AM SHARP Rain or Shine! Free, Fun, and Prizes!

 

 

Sponsored by Concordia Neighborhood Association & American Legion Post 134

We will be Accepting Donations to Help Fund the Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park at the Hunt. Any Size Donation Will Be Greatly Appreciated!!

Spring Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt Fernhill Park

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Fernhill Park

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Events, Family

Saturday, April 7th
The Hunt begins at 10:00 AM SHARP
Rain or Shine! 
(Near the Playground along NE 37th Avenue)

Please Join Us for Free Family-Friendly Fun!
Sponsored by The Concordia Neighborhood Association & American Legion Post 134

We will be Accepting Donations to Help Fund the Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park at the Hunt. Any Size Donation Will Be Greatly Appreciated!

Tannenbaum Madness Opening Night: November 25, 2011

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Events, Family, Local Businesses

Tannenbaum Madness is a walking window tour of whimsical, wacky and artistic trees created by businesses on NE Alberta. Between NE 13th and 31st Avenues, 30 businesses are creating sights not to be missed!

Join us on Opening Night – Friday, November 25th from 4-8PM.

The street will be hopping with carolers, festive lights, gallery openings, restaurants serving some of the best food in town, and a little of the usual madness.

Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta) Alberta Main Street and Art on Alberta are teaming up to create “Alberta’s DIY tree”.  Join in the ornament-making extravaganza! All of the materials will be provided. This is great for kids and adults! Help us create our Tannenbaum Madness tree! 4-8 PM.

Art on Alberta (1722 NE Alberta) Red Rover, will be festively transformed into an enormous ornament for Tannenbaum Madness. Opening Night Fri. Nov. 25, 4 – 8PM, Red Rover will be in front of Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta).

ART/WORK at No Limits Stickers (1703 NE Alberta) Check out the moving art show featuring new works by Portland Artists. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 PM

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique (2217 NE Alberta) Stop in at Back to Eden Nov. 25-27 and get 25% off all retail items including books, cards and chocolate!

Bella Faccia Pizzeria (2934 NE Alberta) Bring in a receipt from an Alberta Street retailer for special discounts. Offer good all Fridays between Thanksgiving & Christmas!

Cork (2901 NE Alberta) Oregon Roundup meets Tannenbaum Madness. 5-8 PM (Special Later Hours!) Drop in tasting, no reservations needed. ($12 tasting fee)

Dirty Dishes (3012 NE Alberta) Enjoy sweet treats and libations until 10PM.  Meet the newest artists in the ceramics collective and to celebrate the new space. Hope to see you then!

Guardino Gallery (2939 NE Alberta) The 11th Annual “LITTLE THINGS” at Guardino Gallery (all artwork 7” and under) Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 pm

Mimosa Studios (1718 NE Alberta) It’s Margarita Night from 6-9pm. $15 per person minimum and free margaritas!

Pie Footwear (2916 NE Alberta) Annual Winter Sale Nov. 25-28th 15% off on all Barefoot shoes & 20% off on selected styles by Patagonia, El Naturalista, Simple, Novacas, Timberland & more.

Salt & Straw (2035 NE Alberta) Celebrate Salt & Straw’s new holiday menu with a Winter Festival  on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. The festival will feature live music, pedicab sleigh rides and of course tastes of all the new ice cream flavors!

Screaming Sky Gallery (1416 NE Alberta) Kooks, Super Kooks and Total Kooks created by Klutch at Screaming Sky Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5pm. Come on in and get Kooky! Plus buy 3 Get 1 Free on all of our blind-boxed toys including Kidrobot all day on Black Friday.

Six Days Artists’ Cooperative Gallery (2724 NE Alberta) Check out ”Topsy-Turvy Tannenbaum” (6 – 8 pm), featuring storytelling, an upside-down artist decorated tree, artists on-site, drinks and appetizers.  Joy Corcoran, resident artist, will tell the story “Raven Brings the Fire,” and lead a group story telling for those who want to share stories of the most creative gift they’ve ever gotten or given.

Talisman Gallery (1476 NE Alberta) 100 Pieces of Art on the Wall: $100 or Less at Talisman Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5:30-9 pm.

Written on the Body Massage (4934 NE 29th Ave – upstairs) Small works art show with all local creations priced at $100 or less. 1-6 PM And for the perfect holiday gift, pick up a gift certificates at buy one get one half off (the sale will last from Thanksgiving to Christmas).

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Healthy Homes Workshop Monday, November 21, 7-8 PM

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Events, Family, Health and Wellness

When: Monday, November 21, 7-8 PM
Where: King School Facility, 4815 NE 7th Ave., entrance on 7th
RSVP to katy at necoalition.org

Reduce your family’s exposure to the contaminants and chemicals that can trigger asthma, allergies and other health concerns. Win prizes, make recipes and play games while discussing healthy, cost-effective alternatives to store-bought cleaners!

This workshop is lead by Josiah Hill III Clinic and hosted by NECN’s Safety and Livability Team. Josiah Hill III Clinic is an environmental health non-profit located in NE Portland. Josiah Hill III Clinic’s focus is on providing families in Portland with the tools and information they need to create healthy and safe home environments. They offer free blood lead screenings for families at risk for lead poisoning and a variety of workshops to support the community in creating Healthy Homes, Healthy Childcare, Healthy Equity and Green Cleaning Solutions. To learn more or to schedule a blood lead test or workshop, please call (503) 802-7389.

Early Childhood Needs Assessment Completed for Cully-Concordia

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Family, Schools

To assess the growing needs of families with young children and the capacity of current early childhood programs and facilities in Cully-Concordia, community leaders, school representatives, service providers and parents helped collect and analyze information to create an Early Childhood Needs Assessment, between fall 2010 and spring 2011. The final report with recommendations is the first of its kind in Multnomah County.

One of the recommendations from the community perspective (focus groups with local parents) is that young children (up to 5 years old) need places to socialize, interact and meet other children, including more developed parks, a community center, sidewalks and safe streets. Another finding is that early childhood programs, such as existing preschools, are at capacity and have substantial waiting lists.

Multnomah County’s Early Childhood Council, the City of Portland and other community partners are all helping to expand eligibility for, and capacity and affordability of preshcool and childcare programs in the Cully neighborhood.

For more information about the Early Childhood Needs Assessment and/or the Cully-Concordia Community Action Plan, please visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/cullyactionplan.

Rain or Shine! Annual Spring Egg Hunt, Saturday April 23, 10:00 AM

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Events, Family

ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd, 10:00 AM SHARP
FERNHILL PARK
(Near the Playground along NE 37th Avenue)

Please Join Us for Free Family-Friendly Fun! Sponsored by: The Concordia Neighborhood Association & American Legion Post 134

We will be Accepting Donations to Help Fund the Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park at the Hunt. Any Size Donation Will Be Greatly Appreciated!

 

Egg Hunt

Jefferson High School Petition

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Family

A petition has been posted online by the Jefferson High School Alumni Association to help save Jefferson High School from closing. If you support keeping the school open visit http://petitions.tigweb.org/Democrats and pledge support.

Portland Public Schools Redesign

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Gordon Riggs Posted in Archive, Family, Schools

PPS is currently proposing changes that will effect the Concordia neighborhood, give feedback to the school board before you vote in June.

Here’s information:

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/high-school-system/797.htm

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/871.htm

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