In a desperate parenting moment after dinner, I told my six-year-old, who was mid-meltdown, “Use your words!” He had just started yelling and hitting his eight-year-old sister because she wasn’t ...

I have four kids − three teenagers and a preteen. And I've banned them from using (most) social media. Social media is addictive and exposes kids to an array of distractions and vices. I just don't ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid ...

Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is a new documentary that exposes the real-life consequences of the algorithms of Big Tech companies and their impact on children and teens. In 2022, ...

Danny Mills is an avid film and TV enthusiast with a love of many genres, from old Western tales and gritty action thrillers to magical Disney classics and Superhero adventures. He loves it all. As a ...

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Jay Yelas likes to say he’s the only Oregonian who has made a career as a ...

It was a memorable day on the water Saturday as 18 children with special needs and their families took part in the annual C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing event at Skiatook Lake. Kids reeled in everything ...