Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative Blog
By Megan McQueen. As a parent, I’ve found that the path to my best self is space. I need space to cultivate my interests, but also space between an event and my reaction. At that moment, I can collect myself, calm myself, and choose how I want to react. Putting this simple concept into action […]
By Megan McQueen Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) gives us all an opportunity to celebrate, learn about, and advocate for Latinx and Hispanic folks. The terms Latinx and Hispanic are not interchangeable. Enter conversations with your family, friends, and co-workers with curiosity about their experiences. The range of races, languages, food, and lifestyles […]
By Dr. Guadalupe Díaz Lara, Cesia Vega & Dr. Karen D. Thompson. During a parent teacher conference Mrs. Cortez shared that she was concerned that her children were speaking English at home more and more and spoke very little Spanish. She worried that her children would forget how to speak Spanish. If they forgot how to […]
By Guadalupe Díaz, Cesiah Vega & Dr. Karen Thompson. Parents whose children are English Language Learners often have many concerns about their children’s English language development. Many myths surround English language development that can create confusion, making it difficult for parents to know the best strategies to support their children. We have compiled the top five […]
