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Celebrating Successful Paths of Parenthood

By Health and Well-Being

The journey on the road of parenthood paints a colorful patchwork picture that is as varied as the wildflower fields that spring up along our national highways. Before we are born, parents and our parental caregivers are already shaping who we will become. Parents are foundational figures in our development. They guide how we learn to live in the world emotionally, socially, mentally, physically, and oftentimes spiritually.

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Social Justice and Financial Literacy

By Community Engagement
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and apply personal financial management skills such as budgeting, saving, investing, and proper credit use, leading to an overall sense of financial well-being. In a recent survey of 2,000 Americans by The Harris Poll (2020), 89% of participants indicated their belief that a...
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Mental Health Matters| Mental Health Resources for Underrepresented Populations

By Community Engagement

Underrepresented groups in the United States face unique struggles regarding mental illness. This includes the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities like indigenous groups and people of color. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Other underrepresented groups also include members of the LGBTQ+ community. And it is these populations that are recognized during the month of July for National Minority Mental Health Month.

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Engaging with Others to Build Cultural Competence in Early Childhood Settings

By Community Engagement

As a follow-up to OneOp’s 2018 Virtual Conference, the Family Transitions team produced a five-part podcast series, Moving Toward Inclusive Practice. In each podcast, Dr. Anne Phibbs shares tips and resources to help professionals become more inclusive and culturally informed. Dr. Phibbs’ content is designed to be relevant to professionals in any discipline. OneOp has developed five blog posts to help early childhood professionals apply these concepts to their work with children and families.

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July is Social Wellness Month: A Guide to Nurturing Relationships and Social Support

By Health and Well-Being

What is social wellness? According to Sara Littlefield at Silvercloud Health, “social wellness is the giving and receiving of social support to nurture yourself and others. Your friends, your family, your coworkers, the barista at your favorite coffee place – they’re all part of your social wellness and support network.” (Littlefield, 2022). A major piece of being ingrained into the military community is the value of unity and strength. From family, partners, friends, work, and community, we are social beings. July is Social Wellness Month, marking a time to focus on yourself and the value of your relationships.

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Asking Questions to Build Cultural Competence in Early Childhood Settings

By Community Engagement

As a follow-up to OneOp’s 2018 Virtual Conference, the Family Transitions team produced a five-part podcast series, Moving Toward Inclusive Practice. In each podcast Dr. Anne Phibbs shares tips and resources to help professionals become more inclusive and culturally informed. Dr. Phibbs’ content is designed to be relevant to professionals in any discipline. OneOp has developed five blog posts to help early childhood professionals apply these concepts to their work with children and families.

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