Want more information?
Check out the links below!

How do I build positive relationships with my child?

• Positive Parenting Tips: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/index.html
• Caring for my Kids: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/caring-for-kids/
• Positive Parenting Tips for Children from Birth to Preschool:  http://ctf4kids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/positive-parenting-1.pdf
• Building Strong Relationships from Birth to Preschool: http://ctf4kids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/developing-strong-relationships.pdf
• Knowing Your Child from Birth to Preschool: http://ctf4kids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/observing-knowing-your-child.pdf
• How to Strengthen my Family: https://www.cssp.org/reform/strengtheningfamilies/2015/SF-Parent-Brochure-web.pdf

How do I develop everyday routines to keep my child physically & emotionally healthy?

• Developing Everyday Routines: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/everyday-routines-extraordinary-learning-video-series
• Learning through Routines: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/routines/
• Teaching Healthy Eating: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/eating/
• Everyday Ways to Keep my Child Healthy: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health/
• Teaching my Child about Money & Making Good Decisions: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/financial-education/
• Staying Active to Stay Healthy: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/exercise/
• Teaching Caring & Sharing: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/caring
• Helping my Child Manage their Emotions: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/emotions/​

​-Understanding my Child's Behaviors-

• How to Handle my Child's Tantrums: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/tantrums/
• Understanding Discipline from Birth to Preschool: http://ctf4kids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/understanding-discipline-guidance.pdf

Taking care of yourself is an important part of parenting!

• Remembering to Take Care of Yourself Too: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/you-matter-most/
• Feeling Blue after Baby is Born?: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1889-perinatal-depression-more-than-the-baby-blues
• Being an Even Better Parent through Self-Care: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-women-s-work/201711/practice-self-love-become-even-better-paren
• Parenting Tips: Self Care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLCnFTkSHA

Parenting Activities and Resources

• Parenting Resources & Articles: https://www.thefamilyconservancy.org/parenting-resources-information
• Parenting Topics & Newsletter: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/parent-favorites
• Parenting Resources: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/
• Positive Parenting Tips:  To receive text messages, simply text CTF4Kids to 74574

-Local Parenting Workshops, Activities, and Resources- 

• Workshops - Parent University (Lee Summit, Missouri & Online): http://www.lscares.org/parenting.html
• Building Healthy Adult Relationships (Missouri): https://cornerstonesofcare.org/Our-Services/Family-Support/ShowMe-Healthy-Relationships
• Brave Hearts for Dads - Fathering Program (Missouri): https://www.cornerstonesofcare.org/Our-Services/Family-Support/BraveHearts-for-Dads
• Parenting Skills Training (Missouri): http://capacares.org/what-we-do/education/
• Nurturing Parenting Program (Missouri): https://operationbreakthrough.org/programs/parent-programming
• ACT Positive Parenting Groups (for any family in Missouri): Email ACTReferral@cmh.edu if interested! More information in the handout below!