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Two-Generation Parenting Programs

November 17, 2014 By Eric Pakulak, Ph.D., Theodore Bell, Courtney Stevens and Helen Neville, Ph.D.

Two-Generation Parenting Programs

Parent-Child Programs Holds Promise Parenting is one of the most rewarding activities one can do, but it is also one of the most challenging. As the saying goes, children don’t come with instruction manuals. Therefore, many parents welcome additional tools that can support their children’s healthy development. Increasingly, scientific evidence on child development is revealing […]

Filed Under: Child Development, Communication, Discipline, Family Time/Routines, Featured - For Educators, For Alumni, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Young Child Tagged With: child development, families, family, parenting education, prevention, problem solving, two generation programs

Children and Social Media

October 13, 2014 By Mindy Lockard

Children and Social Media

My children love hearing the stories of my childhood, including tales about answering machines and chatting with friends on a phone connected to a wall. Gasp! Today, we live in a different world; social media means people, places and things are available at a swipe of a finger. For parents, it can feel overwhelming – […]

Filed Under: Featured - For Educators, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Older Child, Young Child Tagged With: 3 Ps of social media, children, families, family, prevention, social media use

Developmental Toys are in Your Kitchen

September 22, 2014 By Krista Shultz

Developmental Toys are in Your Kitchen

Sensory bins can be used to support many areas of a child’s development, including social and emotional. While using the sensory bin, children of different ages and developmental levels can play together, practice sharing and taking turns and collaborate with one another. Additionally, sensory play calms the brain, making it easier to focus and learn, and because there is no ‘right way’ to play, all children can feel successful.

Filed Under: Child Development, Enrichment Material, Featured - For Educators, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Play, Young Child Tagged With: brain development, child development, children, toys

Help School Children Stay Healthy

August 28, 2014 By Todd Huffman, M.D.

Help School Children Stay Healthy

When children enter group settings, such as play groups, daycares, preschools and schools, they are exposed to many common germs. Reducing their risk of infection requires that teachers, parents and caregivers know the myths and facts of infection control.

Filed Under: Children's Health, Featured - For Educators, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Older Child, Young Child Tagged With: back to school, children, school health

Tummy Time Helps Infants Develop

July 7, 2014 By Stephanie Wagers, OTR/L

Tummy Time Helps Infants Develop

Children and families face any number of different needs that may keep the youngsters from developing and reaching their personal potential. Many of these issues are out of the parent or child’s control. However, when it comes to kids who just don’t get enough floor time, and especially tummy time as infants, there is something […]

Filed Under: Child Development, Children's Health, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Infants Tagged With: babies, baby, brain development, child development, floor time, infants, tummy time

Early Head Start Helps Families

June 16, 2014 By Cheri Peterson

Early Head Start Helps Families

With a current focus on school readiness, our nation and communities are looking at supporting early education. High-quality early childhood education programs increase childhood literacy and high school graduation rates, not to mention reducing crime and teen pregnancy rates. As a result, children are coming to school ready to learn and be successful.

Filed Under: Child Development, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Reading/School Readiness, Young Child Tagged With: brain development, children, Early Head Start, families, family, parenting education, ready to read

Lane County Parenting Resources

May 22, 2014 By Lynne Swartz, MPH and Jean Vinson

Lane County Parenting Resources

Parenting Education is a Useful Tool for Every Parent One young, low-income parent describes her role as “helping my son know he can depend on us.” Yet another parent fitting the same description is in danger of losing her child to foster care. What makes the difference? Some families seem to have many advantages, yet […]

Filed Under: Featured - For Educators, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Older Child, Young Child Tagged With: families, Lane County parenting resources, parenting education

Structure, Talk, Interaction Improve Behavior

May 20, 2014 By Natalya McComas

Structure, Talk, Interaction Improve Behavior

Parents can positively affect their child’s behavior by taking three actions. These steps will provide a foundation that supports the child’s social-emotional development. The actions will teach children skills that lead to more behaviors that parents want to see, and fewer of the ones they don’t want to see.

Filed Under: Child Development, Discipline, Family Time/Routines, For Parents, Parenting The First Three Years, Young Child Tagged With: behaving, behavior, brain development, child development, children, families, parenting education, time out, you hit/you sit

Help Children Cope with Grief

April 9, 2014 By Todd Huffman, M.D.

Help Children Cope with Grief

Successful grieving after the death of a loved one is an extremely difficult task for anyone. For children, all deaths are untimely. The bereaved child’s comprehension of events is dependent upon their developmental level. Their emotions are varied and unique, and not as neatly characterized as what occurs in adults.

Filed Under: Children's Health, Communication, For Alumni, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Older Child, Young Child Tagged With: children, families, grief, stress

Positive Discipline Possible

February 1, 2014 By Parenting Now!

Positive Discipline Possible

Parent educators at Parenting Now! are often asked, “What can I do about my child’s behavior?” Our philosophy is that there are many approaches to discipline, but every approach should be a thoughtful way to pass on parental values and rules.

Discipline is an opportunity for the child to learn. Sometimes, parents believe discipline is the same as punishment; in fact, the root of the word is disciple, or “to learn.” Children have much to learn, and it is a parent’s job to be their loving teacher.

Filed Under: Child Development, Communication, Discipline, For Parenting Educators, For Parents, Young Child Tagged With: child development, children, families, family, parenting education, positive behavior, positive discipline, prevention, problem solving, stress

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