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Program & Policy Approach to Childcare Crisis during the Pandemic

Across Oregon, there has been a long-standing lack of childcare availability. This inadequacy was magnified by the pandemic and two counties in Oregon are actively working with Extension to create solutions within their communities.

Dani Annala, Margie House | Jan 2021 | Video

Connecting the Generations: Choosing Gifts for Grandchildren

Suggests ways to make gifts special and to use gift giving as a strategy for building connections across the generations. Describes some basic rules of gift selection, including gifts of time and attention.

Sally Bowman | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Connecting the Generations: Visits with Grandchildren

Suggestions for grandparents on how to develop positive relationships with grandchildren. Discusses how to be prepared for visits from grandchildren without their parents--including making children feel at home, hazard-proofing, resting ...

Sally Bowman | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Connecting the Generations: Exploring Books with Grandchildren

Factors to consider when exploring and choosing books for and with grandchildren. Discusses how to read to small children, select books to read with readers at various levels of ability, and choose age-appropriate books as gifts.

Sally Bowman | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) Blog

Check out the Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) blog that shares a variety of articles, resources and connections related to parenting.

May 2018 | Online resource

Parent Resources - Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative

The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) provides access to inclusive, research based resources for families on a variety of topics including child development and parenting strategies, quality child care, and more.

May 2018 | Online resource

Parenting Together Newsletters

Parenting Together was first launched in 2015 as a monthly research-based resource for parents. It is available each month in English & Spanish.

May 2018 | Online resource

Parenting Hubs - Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC)

The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) was founded to help you on your parenting journey. The OPEC initiative provides access to regional Parenting Education Hubs that provide high quality (research-based) resources, and parenting education classes in Oregon (and Siskiyou County, California). Find out if there is currently a Parenting Education Hub near you.

May 2018 | Online resource

Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC)

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

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Childhood Food Insecurity - Professional & Continuing Education

Childhood Food Insecurity is a free online course developed in partnership with the Childhood Hunger Initiative of Oregon covering various topics associated with child health and wellness. The course covers food access and choices, the relationship between food insecurity and health and development, along with intervention strategies in circumstances of childhood hunger. Healthcare professionals seeking continuing medical education can earn valuable CME credit by taking an optional exam following the five online modules.

Anne Hoisington | Apr 2018 | Online resource