Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative Blog
When was the last time you just sat? Stared out the window at the clouds? Strolled outside without your phone? If we can’t remember or feel like we don’t have time to do that, it means we need more time just to be. This article is your permission slip. Practice It seems that we shouldn’t […]
Special thanks to school counselor, Amber Paterson for sharing resources. Grief is part of the human experience. It feels cruel, especially so when we witness our children grieving. Supporting children through their grief may be extra challenging if we are struggling ourselves. There is no correct way to navigate all of the feelings your family […]
You may have read the recent report from the Surgeon General about the alarming rates of rising parental stress. To most of us who are parents or who work with caregivers, this report was unsurprising but validating. Many of the issues parents face are systemic. We can work toward a society that cares better for […]
America’s incredibly long election season means we have many opportunities for our children to hear about politics. Listening to speeches, debates, the news, or grown-ups talking may raise questions for children about how our democracy works, who is running for office, and how to make sense of it all. When my kids were younger, they […]
During our quarantine time, I realized how meaningful our social connections were to our mental health. I desperately missed my therapeutic conversations with close friends and chit-chat with acquaintances I ran into around town. Connecting with others gives us opportunities to feel happier and reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. How can we cultivate our […]
Uff, la temida llamada telefónica de la escuela. El maestro de su hijo(a) llama otra vez para informarle que su hijo(a) tuvo un mal comportamiento durante la jornada escolar. No solo es frustrante su comportamiento en casa, sino también en la escuela. No importa lo que usted intente, su hijo(a) sigue comportándose mal. ¿Qué está […]
Ugh, the dreaded phone call from school. Your kid’s teacher calls again to inform you that your child was disruptive during the school day. Not only is their behavior frustrating at home, but it is at school, too. No matter what you try, your kid is still acting up. What is going on? How can […]
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 […]