I think that when parents see the words “parenting class” or “parenting education” they think “Oh, somebody got in trouble” or “Oh great, another person trying to tell me how I should raise my kid”. With this post, I’m hoping to dispel that notion and encourage every parent to explore the parenting education opportunities in […]
Parenting Education
Parenting Education
Your Words Matter
Two weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the 2017 Oregon Parenting Educators Conference at Oregon State University. What an amazing experience! Initially, when I walked through the conference doors I had my Parent Blogger hat on. I was ready to network and catch up with colleagues, old and new. However, my lens quickly […]
Help Your Child Create their Own Story
Between my colleague’s excellent post and observing a Ready! for Kindergarten class last week I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I can do to get my 3 year old ready for Kindergarten in a couple of years. One idea I gathered from the class was to encourage my child to become an author/illustrator […]
Parenting Classes – Upgrading Our Education
Parenting Education. Parenting Classes. Parenting Support. Whatever terminology you prefer, they all mean the same thing. . .help me I’m a parent and I’m drowning, someone throw me a lifejacket! Okay, enough with the dramatics, but I’m pretty sure there are many parents out there who have felt that way at least once. There are […]