Professional Development

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

Based on more than 40 years of experience effectively supporting Parenting Educators in the work they do, this workshop will outline effective components that Parenting Now put in place to create this high level of the quality work environment. Your Trainer is: Aoife Magee, PhD, started her affiliation with Parenting Now as a parent participating in … Creating a Supportive Culture for Parenting EducatorsRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

This workshop provides professionals with the basics of brain development (conception to 5 years) and practical, brain-based strategies for working with parents and caregivers. … Brain Basics: Promoting Optimal Development Through Positive Caregiving InteractionRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

This workshop seeks to define temperament, explain its origins, describe the styles, and provide ways to use this information practically in the work of parenting education. Your Trainer is: Megan Murphy, MS Megan started her career as a substitute teacher and has since held multiple positions in the field, including lead preschool/pre-k teacher. After receiving her … Understanding the Role of Temperament in the HomeRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

We all share the human need to feel connected to others and enjoy a sense of belonging. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how these can be applied to parenting education groups. Your Trainer is: Aoife Magee, PhD, started her affiliation with Parenting Now as a parent … Everyone Belongs: Cultivating Inclusive Practices and Equity in Parenting EducationRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

Understanding what happens in the brain at a foundational level as a result of trauma, and strategies we can use to build capacity for supporting parents to take agency over their own choices for parenting. Your Trainer is: Claire Davis, MS,  has worked as a passionate advocate to support Oregon families for more than 30 … Helping Parents Move Beyond Their Own ACEsRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

A continuation of our Self-Care for Educators workshop, this session is designed to help those in the work of Parent Education tune into their body’s cues and navigate the physical, physiological, and emotional impacts of stress. Your Trainer is: Aoife Magee, PhD, started her affiliation with Parenting Now as a parent participating in an Incredible INFANTs group in … What Is Your Body Telling You? Stress Awareness Practices for Parenting EducatorsRead More »