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How White parents can resist modern day segregation | Parents.com

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.

How Portland’s Earthquake Preppers are Planning for the Worst | CityLab

To survive the “Really Big One,” some neighbors in the Oregon city are organizing block parties that promote emergency preparedness.

What I Learned When My Baby Was Born With a Cleft Lip | Parents.com

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.

Barista’s, Coffee’s Cultural Ambassadors | 25 Magazine

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.

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.

Attack of the Western Juniper | Portland Monthly

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.