Caring for Youth Post-Election
This year’s election has already caused a lot of stress and is likely on the minds of many teenagers. This post covers several ways to care for your youth post-election.
Read More2020 Inspiring Women | Lori Tapahonso
Lori Tapahonso is a citizen of the Navajo Nation (Diné) and also raised as Acoma Pueblo from New Mexico. She is currently the Native American Student Program Coordinator at Lane Community College where she teaches Native American leadership college courses and produces a summer youth college-readiness program for Native high school students in Oregon. She is also the Lead Longhouse Steward at Lane. What advice would you give to a young girl or to your younger self?That’s always a tricky question. When we’re young, we feel like we have it all figured out… at least I did. I had a hard time...
Read MoreA REAL Back-to-School Supplies List
Parents and their at-home students are settling into their fall distance learning schedules. It can be overwhelming – juggling your child’s education, your job, and taking care of your family’s health and well-being during a pandemic.In addition to the usual notebooks, pencils, stickers, and the occasional graphing calculator, there are some other provisions you will need this year. Ophelia’s Place offers this slightly different “back-to-school supplies” list to help you and your child get ready for school during COVID-19. Patience. Adjusting to change takes time. Stay in the moment...
Read MoreVirtual School Resources for Parents
Now that back-to-school season is in full swing, you might be looking for resources to help your at-home student have a successful school year. Maybe you and your child are both working from home, but you’re not alone. We’ve compiled a list of virtual and local resources you can use to help with organization, after-school activities, and more. Have you found resources that are working for you and your at-home students? Share them with us at info@opheliasplace.net, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and we may share them with our community. Organization Parents’ Guide to Remote Learning: This...
Read MoreHope: Our Most Powerful Asset
Although our cities have been thrown for another loop with wildfires, there are many people in our communities who are coming together to support the people who’ve lost so much. Read on for ideas on how you can help.
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