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5 Ways to Recharge When you are Burned Out
It sounds simple, but many caregivers admit that guilt keeps them from resting. A short nap, turning ...
Navigating Transitions: From Summer to School
Back-to-school season can easily tip into overwhelm: new schedules, endless forms, supply lists, and ...
Parent Warmline: When You Just Need to Talk
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I just need to talk to someone who gets it,” OFSN's Parent ...
Preparing for IEP Meetings: A Parent’s Perspective
Navigating the world of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can feel overwhelming, especially ...
Taking a Break to Breathe: How OFSN’s Respite Opportunities Support Families
Respite is short-term, temporary relief for primary caregivers. It’s more than just “time off”—it’s a ...
Support Groups: What to Expect and Why they Matter
OFSN support groups are free, peer-led gatherings where parents and caregivers come together to talk ...
Back to School Anxiety is Real…You Are NOT Alone
If you're feeling anxious, stressed, or uncertain right now—you’re not alone. And you’re not the only ...
Navigating Systems as a Parent of a Child with Behavioral, Emotional, and Mental Health Challenges
When your child is struggling with behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges, being a parent ...
The Labels We Carry: A Story About Listening Before We Judge
Because real change begins not with labels, but with understanding. That’s where healing starts. ...
Mindfulness for Parents of Neurodivergent Children: A Calming Practice in a Stormy World
Parenting is never easy, but for those raising neurodivergent children—kids who experience the world ...
Easing the Transition to Summer Break: Support for Families Navigating Behavioral, Emotional, and Mental Health Challenges
As the school year winds down, families across Oregon are gearing up for the shift into summer break. ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect, learn, and speak openly about something that ...
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