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Check out the links below!

How do I build positive relationships with my child?

• Building Relationships: youtu.be/TKYTm83I9LU?si=LkjJTWJUzeeqOeoy
• 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 do I develop everyday routines to keep my child physically & emotionally healthy?

• The Magic of Everyday Routines: www.zerotothree.org/resource/the-practical-magic-of-daily-routines/#:~:text=Routines%20reassure%20babies%20that%20you,wrapping%20them%20in%20a%20towel.
• 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: thefamilyconservancy.org/parenting-resources/
• 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- ​

• Building Healthy Adult Relationships (Missouri): cornerstonesofcare.org/Our-Services/Education-and-Trainings/ShowMe-Healthy-Relationships
• Father Focus - Peer Counseling Program: swopehealth.org/discovering-purpose-in-fatherhood/
• Parenting Skills Training (Missouri): http://capacares.org/what-we-do/education/
• Child-Adults Relationship Enhancement Workshops: www.childrensmercy.org/your-visit/family-support-and-resources/social-work/care-workshops/
• Family Nurturing Program (Missouri): https://operationbreakthrough.org/programs/parent-programming
• ACT Positive Parenting Groups (for any family in Missouri): Email [email protected]rg if interested!