Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative
Category: Research
Parents: Reading is great (!), but math is your friend, too
⇒ Download our corresponding research handout: Spotlight on Parenting Research: Boost Math Skills by Engaging Children in the Home Why Math, Why? If you are like me, you may have started to read parenting books while pregnant. Then, if you are…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness with Children at Home
Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. This simple phrase is a common component of mindfulness, which has become a powerful tool in teaching parents and young children how to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Mindfulness is defined as…
Read MoreSurviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips for Families to Move More and Eat for Health
by Kathy Gunter Ph.D and Emily Tomayko Ph.D.
The holidays are a time for families to create new traditions and share long-treasured observances. It is also a great time to share activities that promote holiday (and everyday) health behaviors that will enable everyone to enjoy those family traditions in good health for years to come.
Read MoreWhat I Learned from Teaching my Daughter About Empathy
by Shauna Tominey, PhD
Meet Shauna Tominey, Assistant Professor of Practice & Parenting Education Specialist at Oregon State University
Ayudando a los Padres a Entender el Desarrollo del Idioma Ingles en Niños que Están Aprendiendo Ingles
Escrito por: Guadalupe Díaz, Cesiah Vega & Dr. Karen Thompson (English Version of Post) Los padres cuyos hijos son Estudiantes del Idioma Ingles (ELL por sus siglas en Ingles) a menudo tienen muchas preocupaciones sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje Inglés…
Read MoreHelping Parents Understand English Language Development in English Language Learners
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…
Read MorePromoting Positive Health & Development in Children
by Megan McClelland, Ph.D
(Oregon Parenting Education Week Newsletter – 2015)
Although many young children have healthy and positive childhoods, disturbing numbers of children continue to experience abuse. There are a number of ways that this can be prevented…
Parenting Education: It’s Good for All Parents
By Jenn Finders & John Geldhof, Ph.D.
(Oregon Parenting Education Week Newsletter – 2015)
Parenting education classes are an important resource for families. Sadly, common myths keep many families from taking part.
Physical activity for your child with a disability
By Megan MacDonald, PhD & Erica Twardzik (Oregon Parenting Education Week Newsletter – 2015) You are your child’s advocate for physical activity and exercise. One way you can support your preschool child with a disability to be active is by making…
Read MoreEstablishing Children’s Sleep Routines
By Denise Rennekamp, M.S. (Oregon Parenting Education Week Newsletter – 2015) Adequate sleep is important to your child’s overall health, growth, and development. Children who do not get enough sleep are less mentally alert and easily distracted. Lack of sleep can…
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