It can be challenging to get your child get in the habit of brushing twice daily for at least two minutes each time, but a little creativity can go a long way. Some helpful tips and tricks to make brushing fun and engaging…

Eating raw or undercooked salmon, trout, steelhead or other freshwater fish can expose dogs to a potentially life-threatening disease called salmon poisoning. Salmon poisoning isn’t caused by the fish itself — it’s caused by a parasite that can carry a harmful bacteria that is unique to the Pacific Northwest.

If you know what to expect, you can plan for almost anything. Choose flexible clothing, as the temperature in airports and on planes can fluctuate dramatically. I dress my kids in T-shirts, joggers, a sweatshirt, and tennis shoes so they are comfortable for the flights and can adapt to any weather. Everyone should bring a sweatshirt, light jacket, or sweater, no matter where you are going.

The shift back to “school mode” can feel like an abrupt end to summer. With a little planning, though, families can make the transition easier on everybody and foster a healthier, less stressful start to the school year.

Bringing the outdoors in isn’t only about plants, colors or materials. It’s also about creating a home that reminds us we are part of the natural world rather than separate from it. The most restorative interiors don’t imitate nature — they help us reconnect with it.

Life is bursting with creativity for this mom of two, who gets her inspiration from kids.

My daughter came running in from the backyard last summer, beaming, with arms flexed and said, “I have mommy muscles.”

This Bend mom of three added a recent addition to the family: a restaurant.