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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

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

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

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

An understanding of the relationship between emotional regulation, or managing responses to situations and emotions that can produce negative responses, and positive child development. Successful implementation of this workshop will help parenting educators to reflect on how they can support youth’s emotional regulation to strengthen the program overall.  Participants will examine and reflect on their … Calm in the Chaos: Emotional Regulation Tools for Use With FamiliesRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

Establishing boundaries in the work of parent education is essential. This workshop explains the importance of this and provides practical strategies for creating healthy boundaries and honoring the needs of others. Your Trainer is: Aoife Magee, PhD, started her affiliation with Parenting Now as a parent  participating in an Incredible INFANTs group in 2000. She has … Establishing Boundaries as a Parenting EducatorRead More »

This workshop will dive into the role books can play in helping to navigate common struggles children and parents face. We’ll explore the role of bibliotherapy in the home setting, identify common parenting struggles, and discuss specific literature related to these struggles. Your trainers are: Megan Murphy, MS Megan started her career as a substitute … The Power of Stories: Using Books to Understand and HealRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

Participants in this training will connect with others and consider the importance of our self-care, why we need it, and how it impacts our work with families. Elements of job stress and strategies to sustain ourselves—both personally and professionally—will be explored. … Self-Care for Parenting EducatorsRead More »

Event Phone: 1-541-953-6808

Working with families undoubtedly can bring up sensitive issues and challenging experiences during parenting education groups or individual sessions. This workshop dives into the basics of effective communication for building strong connections with families and specific strategies to de-escalate stressful situations. We will also practice ways to promote wellness for both our families and ourselves, … Communication Tools for Connection and De-escalationRead More »