Beaver Family Connections
Monthly on Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00, MU 207 (lunch provided)
Enjoy lunch and connect with other OSU parents and caregivers as we explore interesting topics and discussions related to child development, parenting, and family health and well-being. Topics will span from infancy through high school and are presented by local experts in the field. For accommodations or if you have ideas for a future topic or speaker, please contact Cari Maes at 541-737-4906 or [email protected]
2025-2026 Schedule
OCTOBER 7
Mindful Engagement with Nature for the Whole Family with Dr. Sabine Huemer (SPSS)
NOVEMBER 18
Raising Readers at Any Age with Dr. Amanda Bressler (SWLF)
DECEMBER 16
Youth & Cannabis Use: What Parents/Caregivers Should Know with Dr. Anita Cservenka (SPSS)
JANUARY 13
WUE (Western University Exchange) Info Session with Cherie Curtain (WICHE)
FEBRUARY 10
Partnering with Your Children on Household Responsibilities with Dr. Kelly Chandler (HDFS)
MARCH 10
Navigating Mental Health Resources for Your Child with Kaylah McVay (Corvallis Clinic)
APRIL 7
Preparing For the Transition to Child Care: Practical Tips and Q & A with Tania Henry (FRC)
MAY 12
Digital Safety: Keeping Kids Safe Online with Jacob Stewart (ABC House)
JUNE 9
Building Your Care Network with a panel of OSU Parents & Caregivers
Please find information below from past Beaver Family Connection presentations!
May 2026: Online Safety and Digital Dangers
May 2025: Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
April 2025: Teaching Consent
February 2025: Exploring LYRA Health
December 2025: Effective Family Budgeting Tips
October 2025: Practicing Mindfulness & Resilience
April 9, 2024: Sparking Early Literacy with Corvallis Public Library (Early Literacy Specialist)
February 13, 2024: "Tips for Eating More Whole Grains" with OSU's Moore Family Center
November 14, 2023: Preparing Your Family for Emergencies-presented by Benton County Emergency Mgmt/BCERT
October 24, 2023: How to Make the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences/Communication by Paul Bradley
February 11, 2020: Make Parenting a Pleasure- presented by Joy Keiser
October 8, 2019: Kindergarten Readiness- presented by Dr. Megan McClelland
May 22, 2018: Getting Your Family Outdoors- presented by Josh Norris & Ryan Brown
February 13, 2018: Bullying 101- presented by Dr. Farrah Dalal
January 16, 2018: Social Media & Technology- presented by Tasha Randall Galardi
November 21, 2017: Tools & Strategies to Practice Emotional Intelligence- presented by Shauna Tominey (additional resources here)
October 17, 2017: Balancing Your Family's Schedule- presented by Kelly Davis
May 24, 2017: Getting Your Family Outdoors- presented by Josh Norris & Ryan Brown
October 19, 2016: Teen Drinking & Marijuana Use- presented by Jay VanDenBogaard