Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative Blog
My family teases me about my vast collection of picture books. They say I can open a library out of our home. I give picture books as gifts to recipients of all ages. They are works of art! Literally! I am constantly amazed at the artistic skill of the illustrators. The authors magically make the […]
We live in a digital world. Kids see their grown-ups on devices of all kinds for work, entertainment, navigation…just about everything. Many parenting struggles revolve around screen time – choosing when young children use a tablet, how to get them to stop using the device once they’re on, when to allow our children access to […]
Recientemente, en mi tareas de niñera, cuando llegué a la casa, la de niñita de 15 meses se mostró un poco desconfiada. Una vez que empecé a recitar “Este cochinito” con los dedos de sus pies, me mostró una sonrisa bien grande y nos hicimos amigas. El juego ayuda a desarrollar habilidades sociales, bienestar afectivo, […]
While babysitting recently, the 15-month-old was a little wary at my arrival. Once I started reciting “This Little Piggy” on her toes, she broke into a giant smile, and we were good friends. Play helps build social skills, emotional well-being, physical development, and literacy. When I’m around small children, I love the opportunity to be […]
By Megan McQueen The “fourth trimester,” or newborn phase, is unique for families. Snuggling a sleeping baby and watching them become aware of the world around them compares to nothing else. As many families fall in love with their newborns, they may also be learning many new skills and feel overwhelmed. Each of my babies […]