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ED 222 - Constructive Discipline
December 22, 2025
The class explores the meaning behind children’s behavior and provides practice with strategies that strengthen emotional literacy and help children manage big feelings.
Free Mindfulness Learning for Early Childhood Educators
December 16, 2025
Burnout is one of the top three reasons cited for turnover in early education programs. This free mindfulness learning module from ZERO TO THREE helps early childhood staff manage stress while supporting children’s development.
LBCC Parenting Education - Winter Term Registration is Open
December 10, 2025
There are so many great classes and family workshops in store this Winter term: parenting book clubs, enriching parent cafes, opportunities to create fun crafts with your child- and more! Most are FREE, many offer meals and childcare during sessions!
Pollywog's 2025 Holiday Event Guide for Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties
December 2, 2025
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have fun and make happy holiday memories. This guide has many local, low-cost, and free events for families to enjoy together. From festive light displays and parades to Santa visits and holiday crafts, there’s something for everyone.
Infant Toddler Focused Child Care Network
November 24, 2025
Are you an infant or toddler child care provider looking for meaningful support, resources, and connection? Our Infant Toddler Focused Child Care Network is launching in January 2026.
Why take QPR Suicide Prevention Training this holiday season?
November 21, 2025
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. QPR training provides practical, proven techniques to empower anyone to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Families urged to stop ByHeart formula
November 17, 2025
State agencies continue to track botulism cases linked to a nationally recalled infant formula—including two cases of infection in Oregon—but health officials say there are steps families can take now to reduce their babies’ exposure to the infection.
Pollywog's 2025 Holiday Resource Guide
November 3, 2025
The holidays are a time to celebrate and care for one another. Pollywog’s 2025 Holiday Resource Guide can help your family find what you need this season. Inside, you’ll find information about places offering food, holiday meals, gifts, warm clothes, and other support.
Sign up to receive the 2025 Holiday Resource Guide
October 24, 2025
Receive our 2025 Holiday Resource Guide by ✏️ signing up to receive the Pollywog Parent newsletter at pollywogfamily.org/pollywog-newsletter and following @PollywogFamily on social media.
🦃 The Holiday Resource Guide will be published on November 3, 2025.🎄
Reciba nuestra Guía de recursos para las fiestas de 2025 ✏️ registrándose para recibir el boletín Pollywog Parent en pollywogfamily.org/es/pollywog-newsletter y siguiendo a @PollywogFamily en las redes sociales.
🦃La Guía de recursos para las vacaciones se publicará el 3 de noviembre de 2025.🎄
Update: New Flipbook Service and Updated Links
October 20, 2025
We wanted to let you know that the Early Learning Hub and Pollywog have switched to a new flipbook service. As part of this transition, we migrated all of our existing parent newsletters and documents to the new platform. This means that all flipbook URLs and QR codes have changed.