Problem Solving to Reduce Fighting and Aggression It’s not uncommon for children to argue over a toy or become frustrated when they are told “no.” Fighting and aggression—whether it’s in the form of name calling, pushing, hitting, or refusing to share—are common responses when children lack problem-solving skills. It’s important to teach young children the value […]
Fitness Corner: The Low-Down on Diastasis Recti
With Parenting Now!’s Mother’s Day 5K coming up, we stopped to chat with Baby Boot Camp-Eugene’s Owner and Lead Instructor Annie Mills about a common health issue many new moms face—Diastasis Recti. Q: What is Diastasis Recti? A: Moms I talk with often complain about a belly “pooch” that seems to never go away after […]
Strategies For Giving Instructions
Strategies For Giving Instructions It seems straight-forward enough: “Please go brush your teeth.” But 5-minutes later, you find your child playing in their room, their teeth unbrushed and still covered in the night’s dinner. At first glance, it’s easy to assume that your child is purposely ignoring you or refusing your request. But, in many […]
Family Spotlight: The Fuller Family
How did you hear about Parenting Now!? We learned about Parenting Now! when we needed breastfeeding support for our first child when she was 4-days old and found a piece of paper the hospital had given us with Baby Connection’s information on it. What made you decide to enroll in a Parenting Now! group? We […]
Common Problems With Time-Outs and Newer Research About What May Work Better
Common Problems With Time-Outs and Newer Research About What May Work Better During an epic meltdown, it can be hard to reason with your toddler or preschooler. But how do you reach them when they are not in control of themselves? For many families, time-outs have become a frequently used parenting tool for exhausted parents. […]
Meet Our Board: Julie Kollmorgen
Get to know our Board Member Julie Kollmorgen! When did you join the Board and why? I joined the Board in 2014, the year after my husband and I chaired the Annual Auction. I have always been passionate about the work that Parenting Now! does with strengthening families. I was honored to have been asked. […]
Meet Our Staff: Meredith Tufts
Get to know Meredith Tufts, Parenting Now!’s Parenting Educator in the First Three Years Program! When did you join Parenting Now! and how did you find out about the organization? I joined Parenting Now! in August 2017 after stumbling across a job posting for a Parenting Educator. I had heard wonderful things about PN! from […]
Traveling While Potty Training
Traveling While Potty Training It’s a huge triumph when your toddler starts successfully using the potty at home. But how do you keep up your child’s progress when you are traveling? It takes lots of practice and opportunities to make the connection between using the potty at home to different environments and situations. With Spring […]
Grandparenting In A Busy, Modern World
For most of us who are grandparents, time with our grandchildren is a gift. We build a satisfying relationship based on the time we spend together and communicate in between visits. And that may be all we want or need. However, every once in a while it can be helpful to step back and […]
Incentive Program: Using Reward and Behavior Charts
Incentive Program: Using Reward and Behavior Charts When it comes to teaching children new skills and behaviors, there are a variety of methods to choose from. One approach is using a behavior or reward chart. Occasionally, a child could benefit from a little extra encouragement to change a behavior (such as hitting), practice a new […]
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