Parenting

Parenting resources

• Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) (in English): OPEC is a partnership between four of Oregon’s largest foundations and OSU Extension Family and Community Health (FCH) program. OPEC supports grantees through funding, evaluation, technical assistance, and professional development led by FCH faculty. OPEC supports: - Delivery of high-quality parenting education programs - Coordinated efforts to strengthen regional parenting education systems - Developing and strengthening collaborative regional parenting education Hubs
• Safe Kids Worldwide: Home Safety (in English): This page lists common safety risks for children in the home and prevention tips. There are a collection of resources for each risk factor including infographics, videos, checklists and more.
• Oregon's Legal Guide for Grandparents and Other Older Relatives Raising Children (in English): Publication includes legal advice for grandparents and other older relatives raising children. Includes local resources. Revised in 2016.
• American Red Cross Training Services (in English): Sign up for CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification through the American Red Cross.

Latest Resources

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Dietary suggestions for ADHD and Autism?

I have a client who is newly a single parent and knows very little about nutrition and cooking but wants to learn. He has two children, one with ADHD and one on the Autism spectrum. We discussed the possibility of ...

Stephanie Polizzi | Mar 2023 | Featured question

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Festive plants: Which are safe to give as gifts?

I love gifting poinsettia flowers to my friends and family during the holiday time, but it has come to my attention that they may be toxic. Could you let me know which plants are unsafe for gifting to homes with pets?

Ross Penhallegon | Nov 2022 | Featured question

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American Red Cross Training Services (in English)

Sign up for CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification through the American Red Cross.

Nov 2022 | Online resource

Latest News

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Caregivers have a new resource for trauma-informed nutrition and feeding

OSU Extension has partnered with the nonprofit organization SPOON to launch “Nourished and Thriving Children” a free, self-paced course that contains eight learning modules that focus on the six principles of trauma-informed ...

Chris Branam | May 18, 2022 | News story

Nurturing resilience in children and their families topic of Oregon State Science Pub on April 11

Oregon State University’s Science Pub on April 11 will focus on how early educators can nurture resilience through daily interactions with children and their families and how community members can further aid those efforts.

Mar 31, 2022 | News story

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Extension babysitting training fulfills a need in Oregon's child care 'deserts'

OSU Extension babysitting and child care training is meeting the needs of families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Branam | Sep 4, 2020 | News story