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30 Ways to Strengthen Families During National Child Abuse Prevention Month: April 2011
30 Ways to Strengthen Families During National Child Abuse Prevention Month: April 2011
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| Protective Factors: | Children's Social and Emotional Development |
Knowledge of Parenting and of Child and Youth Development |
Parental Resilience | Social Connections | Concrete Supports for Parents | Nurturing and Attachment |
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1 Update your resource directory. |
2 Host a play date for parents and children. Point out how the activities build connections. |
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3 Create a calendar of community events for families. |
4 Add children's books about feelings to your program's library. |
5 Praise good parenting when you see it. |
6 Invite someone in to help parents learn about managing stress. |
7 Organize "stroller walks" with new parents. Talk about their challenges as you walk. |
8 Create a handout for families with community resources linked to each protective factor. |
9 Help a parent "catch their child being good." |
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10 Hold your next event or support group at the local laundromat. |
11 Role play emotions with kids-what do you do when you're happy, sad, or frustrated? |
12 Have parenting tips handy for parents dealing with a challenging issue. |
13 Make "how are you?" phone calls to families in the program. |
14 Host a potluck or cultural celebration. |
15 Invite a community partner to present a new resource for families. |
16 Create a board game library for families. |
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17 Remember something special about every parent you serve. |
18 Train your staff on how trauma and loss affect children. |
19 Learn about parenting practices of a different culture. |
20 Recognize parent accomplishments. |
21 Encourage parents to support each other through phone trees, car pools, or play groups. |
22 Visit a program where you refer families, so you'll know what it's like. |
23 Ask children who is important to them. |
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24 Create opportunities for parents to contribute to your program. |
25 Teach kids to resolve conflicts peacefully. |
26 Talk to parents in your program about discipline alternatives. |
27 Help parents set goals and solve problems. |
28 Create a "positive parenting club" where parents can share their success stories. |
29 Let parents use the center's computers for personal business (e.g., writing resumes, email). |
30 Create an arts and crafts activity that parents can do with their children. |
Daily activities submitted by local Strengthening Families sites.
