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.

How does this bridal shop owner and mom of two keep it together? She’s always planning her next vacation.

Did you know that babies only have 20 teeth, but adults have 32? Between gaining the first set of baby teeth, losing those, then replacing them with adult teeth — it’s a lot of transition for your kiddos. Here’s exactly what to expect…

The transition into motherhood is hard: it’s not just the sleepless nights or adjusting to your family’s needs, but the part where you have to relearn who you are as a woman. The woman you were before doesn’t get lost, she just evolves into something bigger. And here’s what nobody tells you: It takes a few years to feel normal again. And that’s okay.

When families ask us where to look in Bend, we always start with the same question: What does your ideal day look like? Because as a mom, your home isn’t just where you live, it’s how you live. Here are three communities where families are truly thriving.

CoEnergy Propane's number one priority is safety. With the winter months settling in, we want your homes to be warm and your power source to be reliable. When used appropriately, propane provides that along with peace of mind. Follow these tips to keep your family safe when using propane...

Hoodoo celebrates every inch of opportunity to bring families together to play in the snow and eat the best nachos ever.

We're suckers for holiday traditions. Here are a few of our favorites for the season and into the new year.

It’s ski season, and if your family is headed up to play in the snow, Harold the Hodag offers these tips...

For family life, energy reliability is essential. Propane is a dependable, safe and efficient fuel that helps keep busy households running.

. But here’s something many parents don’t realize: the design and fit of a pacifier can influence how your baby’s mouth, jaw and teeth develop.

As mamas we manage so much in our daily lives: from meals to kids’ pickups and drop offs, from dishes to the never-ending laundry. Everything except us gets put to the top of the priority list. But the reality is that none of it operates without you. Your health and wellness are imperative to your family’s wellness.

A few smart, strategic ways to make your offer stronger, without spending more...

If you’re concerned about cavities in your little one’s mouth, sealants can be a great addition to your dental care routine. Pediatric dental sealants are an excellent prevention technique — they reduce 80% of all cavities that occur on the surface of the tooth, where chewing occurs.

We can do almost everything on our phones these days — buy a car, book a vacation, order groceries. So when it comes to buying or selling a house, asking yourself if you really need a Realtor is a fair question.

If food, bacteria and acid are how cavities grow, then making changes to each of these areas can interrupt cavity formation.