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Tis the season for #backtoschool. Check out our latest #parentingtogether newsletter for tips on this big transition! #servingkidsOR orparenting.org/parents/newsle…

In her new book, OSU Extension parenting education specialist Shauna Tominey offers parents, caregivers and other adults who work with young children tips and tools for navigating those important and sometimes difficult conversations. today.oregonstate.edu/news/new-book-…

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Needing some healthy #snack inspiration? → Eat the Rainbow! healthychildren.org/English/health…

Encourage a spirit of curiosity! firstthingsfirst.org/first-things/c…

"The bottom line is that teens whose parents stay connected to their education are more likely to do better academically, behaviorally, and emotionally." gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/15/05/…

Co-regulation → "a delicate dance between being compassionate and responsive, yet at the same time maintaining high expectations and a dedication to encouraging the child’s autonomy." via @ORAEYC oraeyc.org/single-post/20…

💤 Sleep is one of the major challenges that parents face from day 1. Check out our latest #blogpost for: 1) why #sleep is important for children, and 2) links to quality sleep resources via @ZEROTOTHREE , @healthychildren , and more! #servingkidsOR orparenting.org/2018/08/07/whi…

"To feel 'at our best' #parents and #children need to gain control of their physical, mental, and socio-emotional #health." Check out August's #ParentingTogether on our site: orparenting.org/parents/newsle…

"No one who's experienced significant adversity (or many ACEs) is irreparably damaged, though we need to acknowledge trauma's effects on their lives."

A babbling #baby soon grows up to be a talking toddler. How can #parents encourage the development of language skills? childtrends.org/videos/baby-ba…

❤ Children can learn #empathy from how we associate with the people in our lives. Take time to learn how you can model empathy for your child. twitter.com/GottmanInst/st…

Thanks, @ZEROTOTHREE for this #infographic on some of the important stages of #schoolreadiness. zerotothree.org/resources/306-… #parenting

Cheers to the messy eaters, and #parents who deal ;) Take a tip or two from the Mount Sinai Parenting Center parenting.mountsinai.org/blog/dealing-w…

Important insights on #selfcare for #parents: "Self-care is not selfish; it’s one of the best things you can do for your kids." washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-p…

Heading to one @ORStateParks this summer? Special access pass for Oregon #fosterparents, guardians and parents who have adopted Oregon foster children. More info: bit.ly/2zPemhF

Learning to count is a great for developing those early math skills, but did you know it is also important for learning to share? #parenting #preschool #didyouknow #sharingiscaring greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/w…

Check out this exciting event for #nonprofits and social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas looking to improve #earlychildhood! twitter.com/HarvardCenter/…

Oh hey there, #July! Check out this month's #ParentingTogether which is all about encouraging the little #helpers in your home! orparenting.org/parents/newsle… #ServingKidsOR #Parenting

8. #Resilience requires relationships, not rugged individualism. #parenting developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/8-th…