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December 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 3
Eastern Oregon
EDITOR:
Greg Alexander
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CONTRIBUTORS:
Jennifer Colton • Samantha Crist
Virginia Justice
Suzanne Kennedy
COVER PHOTO:
Rachael Owen, Catching Violet Photography
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Connecting with your kids
takes time and effort .................. 4
Make a global difference
this Christmas......................... 10
Safety tips to avoid mishaps
during the holidays ................... 5
Neighborhood Happenings ....11
Double trouble: The joys and
challenges of raising twins ....... 7
Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8
How to manage those
Christmas gimmees ................ 15
ON THE COVER:
Pendleton newborn Jordan Bennett Byrd
has visions of sugar-plums dancing in her
head as she rests up for her first Christmas.
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Here are a few ideas for family fun:
H elp your child discover other cultures – research how others
celebrate holidays around the world
A ct out a holiday story – use your creativity to make
costumes and props
P lan a snowy outing – get some exercise and talk
about the wonder of snow and ice
P aper crafts – make snowflakes or decorations,
while practicing fine motor skills like coloring
and cutting
Y ummy treats – make goodies and deliver to neighbors
or friends
Career Technical Education
makes a comeback .................. 12
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