tag:www.oregonfamily.com,2005:/categories/parenting?page=7Parenting | Oregon Family Magazine Page 7Where Community & Families Come Together2021-04-02T22:23:09-07:00urn:uuid:680de89f-e705-4aca-a62d-e9fe31bff3782021-02-28T20:13:55-08:002021-04-02T22:23:09-07:00Coping with Role Reversal When Caring for a Parent2021-02-28 20:13:54 -0800Cheryl MaguireWhen Lisa, age 57, first noticed that her mother seemed confused, she assumed it was typical behavior from an 80-year-old. She continued to take it in stride when her mother tried to make a phone call using the TV remote. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:0be8c682-403e-4967-891e-6730a9b562a52021-02-20T11:39:11-08:002021-02-20T11:45:49-08:00Spinal Muscular Atrophy2021-02-20 11:39:11 -0800Trudy CitovicUnderstanding this rare condition, and one Oregon family’s journey, and first-person perspective.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:a22796df-9eaa-4706-bad1-558bc5e61c782021-02-04T14:47:42-08:002021-02-28T20:14:13-08:00Love Is in The Air !2021-02-04 14:47:41 -0800Tanni Haas, Ph.D.Parents are not generally comfortable with the idea of their teen dating; but it’s a fact of life, and better for everyone involved when it’s acknowledged and accepted, rather than denied. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:e07c669f-01a5-4afb-abf8-c05d6a2bda4a2021-01-01T11:40:48-08:002021-01-01T11:40:52-08:00Always Call Me at Work2021-01-01 11:40:48 -0800Rick EpsteinI never turn off my phone's ringer when I go into my boss’ office. If I get a call while I’m in there on a routine mission of dodging blame or stealing credit, it’s no problem. And when things take a really bad turn, a call can be a welcome interruption. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:3b7c7869-c610-4cc2-be2d-5e196a3a12662021-01-01T11:28:20-08:002021-01-01T11:29:22-08:00Building Your One’s Brain Power2021-01-01 11:28:20 -0800Parenting NowOne-year olds are eager and curious learners. Brain development during this year lays the foundation for all of their future learning. Ones naturally love activities that activate their brain development.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:35d33dfb-ed62-43af-97be-f098619a4b962021-01-01T11:23:10-08:002021-02-04T14:35:05-08:00Messing with Mud2021-01-01 11:23:09 -0800Beth SteinThe ingredients in the recipe are simple: water for wetness, soil for substance, crumpled leaves for texture, bark chips for chunks, grass for green-ness, and rocks just for fun. The how-to part of the recipe is also pretty straightforward – dig, dump, stir, mush, squoosh, pour, pound. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:96be1501-8f68-4ed2-a1e2-d9996990efe62021-01-01T11:13:13-08:002021-02-04T14:34:57-08:00Surviving and Thriving on a Single Income Budget2021-01-01 11:13:13 -0800Christa Melnyk HinesLife is expensive. Life with kids is even more expensive. So how do some parents who rely on one income not only survive, but still find ways to create a happy, well-rounded life for their families?<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:e21faf23-8ff9-4602-ac53-d9d4e4305b592021-01-01T11:06:29-08:002021-01-01T17:30:35-08:00Creativity-Boosting Apps for Kids2021-01-01 11:06:29 -0800Tanni Haas, Ph.D.January is International Creativity Month; a great occasion to inspire your kids to become more creative. Here are some of the very best creativity-boosting apps for kids. They’re all completely free, so encourage your kids to download an app – or three! <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:f2efaaa3-1d3a-49fd-9933-d288d8d464e92021-01-01T11:03:34-08:002021-02-04T14:35:06-08:00Coping with Distance Learning Burnout2021-01-01 11:03:34 -0800Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.Distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic looks and feels very different to students, teachers and parents. Long hours in front of a screen, challenges with technology and difficulty mastering new material can be overwhelming to some children.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:7417ea6a-22ec-4a98-95dd-142efc75d9502020-12-01T08:43:36-08:002020-12-01T08:43:42-08:00Inspiring Generosity in Children2020-12-01 08:43:35 -0800Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.Generosity is a trait most parents would like to see instilled in their children. Teaching kids to serve and give to others builds character and empathy. It also releases chemicals in the brain that stimulate reward pathways and creates a feeling of joy.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:13b92be7-4e6f-472c-bbbf-6f3495055b242020-12-01T08:37:26-08:002021-01-01T11:08:44-08:00Gifts Kids Can Give on A Small Budget2020-12-01 08:37:25 -0800Sarah LyonsThere is nothing more heartwarming than a gift made by a child. Handmade gifts are affordable, fun to make, and can be given to parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>urn:uuid:1a31bcba-e3d3-45d4-8a0b-e2e8c33b4a6a2020-12-01T08:22:19-08:002021-01-01T11:08:48-08:00Chanukah2020-12-01 08:22:19 -0800Jill MorgensternSeven Things You Always Wanted to Know<small>Original article published at <a href="www.oregonfamily.com">Oregon Family Magazine</a></small>