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Explore child care, preschool and private school options. Plus after-school activities and enrichment programs to reinforce your child’s learning.
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In our November Education Guide, parents get the inside scoop from public and private school teachers on things they want you to know about your child — the good and the not so good. Plus questions to ask at parent-teach conferences. And our winter travel feature focuses on winter camping in yurts, a cozy way for families to enjoy spectacular winter landscapes on the cheap, and will mention great family activities close to the camping sites
Reservation Deadline: October 8
Special Sections:
Education Listings
Holiday Highlights
Holiday Gift Guide
School Open Houses
Education Guide: Our education guide is where area parent’s go to find education options in the metro area. We offer two types of listings: basic and enhanced. Print advertisers receive discounts on their listings.
Our December issue holds so much good stuff: gift recommendations from local toy shops, bookstores and kids’ boutiques; where to find free holiday fun; plus how parents can both save for and on the cost of college tuition. Also in the spirit of financial frugality, a short roundup of the best cheap eats for families in Portland.
Reservation Deadline: November 5
Other Special Sections:
Holiday Highlights
Holiday Gift Guide
School Open Houses
Family Freebies
Coming in January 2026
From Southwest to the suburbs, we’re highlighting family-friendly spots to call home in our annual Neighborhood Guide. We give the details on home prices as well as on the best places for families to play and dine. And we always talk to a neighborhood family to get the pros and cons of the areas they call home. It’s something readers can only find in PDX Parent! Plus we’ll have our handy Find It Guide listings that help our readers get just what they need to help their families thrive.
Reservation Deadline: December 10
Find It Guide Listings
Families can find everything they need in our handy Find It Guide. View our 2025 Find It Guide listings (starting on page 16).
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