April is a significant month for child safety and well-being. In Oregon, this critical mission is championed by our staff at Parenting Now, who are dedicated to supporting families with young children. The post Empowering Families, Protecting Children appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

Kids benefit from participating regularly in chores in many different ways. Chores teach children responsibility, pride in their belongings and their home, routine, and other lifelong skills that will help kids become more successful and organized later on in life. It’s important, however, for parents to find the right balance of appropriate chores based on their child's age and ability. The post Chores and Cleaning Up appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

Stress is a natural response to a threat or a challenge. It’s our mind’s and body’s way of preparing us to respond to something difficult or unexpected. When we experience stress, our bodies have a physical reaction, and our minds race. Family life can be overwhelming, and busy, and causes stress for all of us at times. The post Managing Stress as a Parent appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

Giving your children opportunities to express their natural creativity enhances their brain development. When they have fun expressing themselves with activities like music, arts, and crafts, they learn to actively solve problems and look at situations in new ways. Creative expression is an important part of life! The arts provide opportunities to explore culture and […] The post Getting Creativity Flowing with your Elementary Schoolers appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

Many parents who had a childhood environment that brimmed with bountiful snow storms each year often marvel at the idea of providing the identical whimsical winter they experienced down to their children. We are excited about the prospect of seeing them fly down their first sledding hill, flop down on the ground to make snow […] The post Thinking About Winter Safety For Kids appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

The winter season brings the company of gray skies, dropping temperatures, and a departing sun. This transition can pose a precarious, difficult situation for parents. You may witness a drastic … Combating The Winter Blues Read More » The post Combating The Winter Blues appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

  Bringing your young kids along for a shopping trip can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, but it can come with challenges. Young children are still in … Making Shopping With Your Preschooler a Breeze Read More » The post Making Shopping With Your Preschooler a Breeze appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

  Developing Screen Time Routines These days it’s to be expected that toddlers will have at least some screen time, and that’s okay! Phones and tablets are a part of … Developing Screentime Routines Read More » The post Developing Screentime Routines appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

What to do when your child is acting out at school? School has been back in session for a little while now, and you think your child is doing great! … Back to School Behaviors Read More » The post Back to School Behaviors appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more

The leaves are falling, school is in full swing, and the weather is changing! This season brings about a lot of change, including keeping your kids indoors more with the … Fun Fall Crafts! Read More » The post Fun Fall Crafts! appeared first on Parenting Now ..read more