It’s a question almost every parent hears at some point: “Why do I have to learn this stuff?” In most cases, your child is not being obstinate; they’re thinking critically, and that’s something to encourage.

Have a question you forgot to discuss at the doctor’s office?

After years of working with remodeling clients, these are the most popular requests from busy moms.

Oregon is experiencing one of its worst tick seasons, driven by a mild winter and warm early spring that allowed tick populations to surge across the West.

Researchers have found that using screen time as a reward heightens a child’s attraction to it. There’s a dopamine connection that makes detaching from a screen feel painful — and for children who are still developing self-regulation, this can lead to meltdowns.

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.

E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which has substantial risks to your mouth and to your overall health. Vaping may seem like a way around getting yellow smoker’s teeth, but just because e-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco doesn’t mean they’re risk-free.

Take your mocktails to a fun and functional new level with extracts from Oregon-based Herb Pharm. Herbs are your ally in this healthy and delicious drink, with passionflower said to calm an exhausted mind.