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Small Delights
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Notice These Things Today
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Slowing Down & Productivity
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Gentle Nutrition
Food can be just as tricky for parents as it is for kids. Model Gentle Nutrition for your family to refocus on the simple things.
(1) Add foods, don't subtract. Remember that all foods can be a part of a healthy life and no foods are off-limits. Instead, consider how to add nutrient-filled and diverse foods into your eating patterns.
(2) Focus on variety. Different foods contain different nutrients, which means that eating a diversity of foods helps to ensure that we are getting adequate nutrients.
(3) Pay attention to food that feels good. Make food choices that honor your health and taste buds while making your body feel good.
(4) Try to include 3 things at each snack and meal: protein, fat, and fiber. This will help keep you full and nourished.
(5) Create an environment that makes health easier. Your environment is the biggest predictor of your health choices, so consider how you can make shifts to your space to set yourself up for the health behaviors you want.
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Preventing Sibling Rivalry
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Diversity of Dinners!
Meals don't always have to be hot and thematically united! You and your family need balance in food, and life. Striking the right balance can be tough when there is pressure to provide hot, beautiful, fresh meals every single night. Allow yourself permission to save some time for yourself and make dinner with foods you already have!
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Language is one of our main forms of communication, and we learn from others, including family & friends!
Little Tips for Big Hearts
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Preventing Tantrums
Toddlers may not have the vocabulary skills needed to communicate, and this can be frustrating for them (and us!).
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Healing Hugs
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Are you really listening?
We always want to be good listeners for our children and it's especially important after a new or tough experiences. Children have a lot to get off their chest and being there to listen is one of the most loving things you can offer them every day.
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Creating New Habits
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Behavior is Communication
You and your child communicate through behavior. For example, you might not tell someone "I don't want to spend time with you," but you can be sure it shows through your behavior. Your child likely doesn't have the depth of communication skills you do. When you notice a new behavior or pattern, ask yourself: "What might my child be trying to tell me with this behavior?"
Parenting Teens
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Teens & Online Activity
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Ask the right questions
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Your kids are going to hear about marijuana, tobacco and other drugs one way or another- it’s best if they hear about it from you.
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Talking with Teens
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Weekly Conversation Starter 2
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Weekly Conversation Started 3
We support families thanks to generous support from our partners
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OPEC
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Oregon Community Foundatioin
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