Parenting Tips Blog

The holidays are a special time filled with things that are not part of our usual routine. This very difference is part of what makes them magical for young children. But it also creates opportunities for meltdowns. Here are some tips for managing stress during the holidays.

Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time spent with family and friends, enjoying good food and good company. It’s steeped in tradition and stretches the weekend into four glorious days. But that’s not all there is to love about Thanksgiving, our national holiday for celebrating the harvest and giving thanks. The spirit of gratitude that underlies Thanksgiving just happens to be good for our mental and physical health as well.

Fall brings lots of opportunities for fun with arts and crafts. We’ve rounded up a few for you to try with your family.

The Parenting Success Network and its partners have a variety of offerings to best meet your family’s unique needs. Classes begin next week.  Many classes and services are FREE, or scholarships are available. 

Having a consistent routine helps kids -and their parents - build healthy habits, establish reasonable expectations, and feel secure knowing what comes next. Here are few ways to help ease into the school routine.

There’s nothing like the first day of kindergarten – for parents and their kiddos. It is the start of the public school journey for many families. It’s a momentous occasion even for students who continue their education in the same school where they’ve experienced a preschool program.

Social growth is a major component of the teen years. Social isolation during the pandemic was hard on teens but there are evidence-based ways to reduce loneliness in adolescence and young adulthood and lower the risk of mental health issues.

Parenting is hard and kids don't come with instructions! Parent Coaching offers one-on-one assistance to make parenting successful for your family. 

Parenting a teen who faces the unique challenges of LGBTQ youth can be hard. To help support youth and their families, Project Bravery offers a resource center and safe space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-24 in Lincoln County, OR.

Every stage of parenting is unique. Registration is open for fall parenting classes!