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Help for parents is here.

Parenting can be difficult. Long days but short years, for sure. And parenting a girl comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Add the complications that girls encounter as they merge with society and into adulthood, and things can get overwhelming. No matter how well equipped you think you should be, it’s extremely common for parents to feel overwhelmed and in need of help.

You’re not alone: OP helps parents by providing topical guidance and offering a third-party expert on girls. You don’t need to know the answers, or even the exact question, in order to be able to help your daughter. Just connect her with OP. And for you? We have resources to help you be the best parent you can be.

Our Parent Education Programs

Parents and parent groups can receive custom presentations available when you are – in person or via Zoom – about topics like:

  • Bullying

  • Relational Aggression

  • Boundaries and Social Media

  • Healthy Relationships

  • Media and Body Image

  • And more

Hot Topics and News for Parents

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The OP Parents Blog

The OP blog is chock-full of valuable information about things like how to set social media boundaries, how to support your LGBTQIA+ child when they first come out to you, or getting a few tools about managing your own anxiety while supporting your girl.

OP News & Blog
New Albany Drop-In Hours
For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators
New Albany Drop-In Hours
For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators

New Albany After-School Drop-In Hours are beginning March 3.

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For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators
Understanding the 10 Types of Boundaries: Empowering Youth and Families for Healthier Relationships
For Parents, For Girls, For Youth-Serving Providers
Understanding the 10 Types of Boundaries: Empowering Youth and Families for Healthier Relationships
For Parents, For Girls, For Youth-Serving Providers

Setting healthy boundaries is a fundamental aspect of personal growth and well-being. Boundaries help people protect their mental, emotional, and physical space, especially in today’s fast-paced world.

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For Parents, For Girls, For Youth-Serving Providers
The Truth About New Weight-Loss Medications: What Youth Need to Know
For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators
The Truth About New Weight-Loss Medications: What Youth Need to Know
For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators

With the rise of new weight-loss medications mentioned in the media, youth need to be informed about their potential effects and the messages they send about body image. One of the primary things to center in their learning: all bodies are good bodies.

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For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers, For Girls, For Educators
Shifting the Body Conversation
For Girls, For Educators, For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers
Shifting the Body Conversation
For Girls, For Educators, For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers

You’ve seen the ads on your devices and social media feeds. You’ve heard it creep into conversations with family after your second holiday treat: negative body talk.

All of the talk and opinions about body standards impact the mental and physical health of girls.

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For Girls, For Educators, For Parents, For Youth-Serving Providers
Comfort & Joy: Embracing Those Small Moments of Togetherness
For Parents
Comfort & Joy: Embracing Those Small Moments of Togetherness
For Parents

During the winter season and the diverse holidays many of us celebrate, it can be easy to focus on all the stresses and expectations. It’s okay to acknowledge our feelings. But they can also be an invitation to see and experience joy and comfort - whether reliving family tradition, or defining new ways to feel comfort, togetherness, and joy.

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