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I coparent my kid with other parents of only children
My husband and I've made close friend with other parents of only children. We've formed a sort of coparenting relationship and help each other with carpooling and playdates. I look forward to seeing how these relationships evolve as our children grow.
How a Community Gardener Grew Food for Her Family, Quit Her Job at McDonald’s, and Started a Farm
A Q&A with Maximina Hernández Reyes, who credits her success to a Portland, Oregon, food network called Rockwood Food Systems Collaborative.
The Babysitting Co-Op That Reshaped My Family Life
A neighborhood babysitting swap really did get us closer to the kind of community that has become increasingly rare for American families.
Why Progressives Should Become ‘Preppers’
The prepper subculture has long been associated with the right but, with climate disasters on the rise, shouldn’t we all be thinking about how to better prepare ourselves and our communities?
The inside story of how Portland, Oregon, tried to address decades of racist transit policies
A task force sought to not only make improvements to the transportation system, but also make significant investments in Black and Indigenous communities.
Roadways for People: The Necessity of Collaboration
Breaking down planning silos to ensure transportation options in a car-oriented world.
How White Parents Can Resist Modern-Day Segregation in Schools
Segregation in schools is very much present. Organizations like the Integrated Schools movement are trying to change that. Here's what experts say white parents can do to bring much-needed diversity to schools across America.
What I Learned When My Baby Was Born With a Cleft Lip
When an ultrasound revealed my son would be born with a cleft lip, I felt grief—then guilt for even feeling that way. But as confusing as cleft lip causes and repair can be, I learned that all my emotions were OK.
For Some Moms, Writing is the Best Self-Care During the Pandemic - Parents.com
Self-care is a must for every mom, especially during the pandemic. For some parents, self-care means writing, that's why Scribente Maternum, a community for all moms who write, was founded. See how creativity can be an empowering tool.
How Portland’s Earthquake Preppers Are Planning for the Worst
To survive the “Really Big One,” some neighbors in the Oregon city are organizing block parties that promote emergency preparedness.
Baristas, Coffee Culture's Ambassador's
Exploring how the Dominican Republic’s largest coffee company seeks to change local coffee culture through baristas in 25, the Specialty Coffee Association’s magazine.
Attack of the Western Juniper
In the high desert of Eastern Oregon, the Western Juniper tree is taking over precious land. Environmentalists and landowners are working together to find a solution.
A Refugee Tells His Story Through Coffee
Over 65 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes. As levels of displacement reach crisis point, one coffee company in the US is helping refugees settle in their new country by equipping them with the skills needed to become successful baristas.
Tasting Our Way Through Green Istria, the Tuscany of Croatia
To me, Croatia’s Istria region felt very much like a medieval fantasyland. It had everything this newbie gourmand desired: truffles (Istrian gold), olive oil, wine and bucolic vistas straight out of a fairytale.
Iceland's Everyday Magic Realism
Iceland's otherwordly landscape is ripe for fairy tales. It was this in mind that I traveled there to discover how magic exists in the everyday lives of Icelanders.
Becoming a Safe Haven
Baltimore organizations adjust their programming with an influx of unaccompanied minors from Central America.
Invisible Boundaries: Walking in Butchers Hill and Middle East
If you live in Middle East Bmore you're likely to die 6 years than neighbors in Fells Point.
Living with Fear
A young immigrant is swept up in a raid—and tries to navigate the U.S. courts