Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative Blog
By Megan McQueen Fall feels like a good time to reset our family routines. We are adjusting to new school schedules and still flush with delicious summer produce. There have been times that my kids have been less than enthusiastic about the food I have made. There are days that I don’t have the time […]
Por Megan McQueen Como clase de líderes que somos, le damos forma a la cultura y al sentimiento de nuestros ambientes. Ya sea que nos encontremos por Internet o en persona, nuestra energía puede ser contagiosa. Cuando me tomo un momento antes de la clase para recobrar energía y afianzarme en la curiosidad, aprendo más […]
Mindful ways to create a positive environment in your parenting education classes. By Megan McQueen. As leaders of a class, we shape the culture and feel of our environments. Whether we meet online or in person, our energy can be contagious. When I take a moment before class to energize myself and ground myself in […]
Por Megan McQueen. Para muchas familias, la crianza de los hijos en verano tiene una onda totalmente diferente. Nuestros hijos quieren que el verano sea épico y sin preocupaciones. Necesitamos que estén atendidos y ocupados para poder continuar con nuestro trabajo. A veces, me siento como el director de un crucero, tratando de convencer a […]
Parenting educators share tips for finding fun and structure in our families this summer. By Megan McQueen. For many families, there is a whole different vibe to parenting in the summer. Our kids want summer to be epic and carefree. We need them to be cared for and occupied to continue our work. Sometimes I […]
One educator’s story with tips and resources for Pride month. By Linse Sullivan. I am monitoring lunch time, opening fruit snacks and talking with students. A kindergartener comes up to me and asks, “are you a boy or a girl?” While colleagues rush over with apologies and admonitions, I love that question. Kids are curious, […]
By Megan McQueen Although I did not grow up in a Jewish home, I grew up in a community with many Jewish families. I went to the temple with my friends, celebrated sacred holidays in their homes, and worked in the nursery school at the local Jewish Community Center. Close friendships humanized Jewish history for […]
Por Megan McQueen Aunque no crecí en un hogar judío, crecí en una comunidad con muchas familias judías. Fui al templo con mis amigos, celebré festividades sagradas en sus casas y trabajé en la guardería del Centro Comunitario Judío local. Las amistades cercanas humanizaron la historia judía para mí. En 2006, el gobierno de los […]
Por Megan McQueen Como educadores en crianza, celebramos el crecimiento en las familias. Este proceso gratificante puede darnos felicidad cuando reflexionamos sobre los cambios hechos a lo largo del camino. Pero, algunas veces, podemos notar que invaden nuestro pensamiento algunos juicios sobre las familias a las que apoyamos. Cuando mi hija mayor era pequeña y […]
By Megan McQueen. As parenting educators, we celebrate growth in families. This fulfilling journey can bring us joy as we reflect on the changes made along the way. But sometimes, we may notice judgment creeping into our thoughts about the families we support. When my oldest child was a toddler and labeling colors, singing ABCs, […]