Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative Blog
In 2020, when hiking with a friend who is a primary care physician, I asked her how her practice was going. She talked about the COVID precautions and struggles and also shared that she had never seen so many teens struggling with anxiety. She was deeply concerned, and we discussed how to support them through […]
By Megan McQueen As a parent of two teens, I am very familiar with the changes in our relationship since my kids have grown older. I have shifted into more of a coaching role and less of a director. There is no warning that kids are ready for a different dynamic. We, as caregivers, need […]
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 […]
By Megan McQueen. As a parent of adolescents, I struggle with how much my kids are “plugged in.” When I consider my hopes for them – compassionate, curious lives with fulfilling relationships – I wonder if their time on screens will help encourage these lives or become a barrier to them. It is not always […]