It Takes a Village
As providers, you can help parents connect and share experiences.
- Show the “Spending Time Together” video. Acknowledge that parenting can feel lonely and overwhelming, and parents can involve kids in helping out. Lead a conversation about ways to engage the whole family in everyday activities. Ask: what are some ways you might involve children as you clean, prepare a meal, sort laundry, and run errands? Write participants’ suggestions on chart paper.
- Then break into smaller groups. Have groups share and discuss one way that they feel confident as parents and one way that they feel overwhelmed.
- Ask participants to talk in their groups about whether they have a system of support and what they can do to develop one. Have participants share ways that they get the parenting support, advice, and positive pick-me-ups that they need.
- Distribute the printable for parents to complete and take home.
- As participants leave, play the “What I Am” video.
Cultural Connections through Family Engagement for Building Stronger Bonds
Mindful Caregivers
Practicing mindfulness is a great way to slow down and reset.
Tracking Child Development: A Caregiver’s Guide
Keeping track of milestones and going to routine screenings helps children stay healthy and thriving.
Growing a Language Garden: Everyday Language Development
A reminder of the simple things you do every day that nurture children’s language skills.
Routines to Help Children Rest and Sleep
Soothing, predictable, nap and bedtime routines can help children settle down for rest.
Eating Well: Here and There
A printable page with easily shareable resources to encourage children’s healthy relationships with food.
The Heart of Communities: Supporting and Celebrating Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
