Reaching Out
As a parent or caregiver, know that you are never alone.
As a parent or caregiver, know that you are never alone. It is a sign of strength to reach out for help. The organizations below support parents, caregivers, and children. Please reach out if you need resources, guidance, or help.
National Parenting Helpline
http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/find-support
- Resources for mental and physical health as well as general parenting information. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.
Bridges for Kids
http://www.bridges4kids.org/HelpForKids-US.html
- Solutions for daily parenting challenges. Resources are searchable by state and by topic.
Family Paths
https://familypaths.org
Call 800-829-3777 for support
- A 24-hour parent-support hotline that provides free and confidential counseling, information, and referrals to anyone in need of parenting support.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx
- Information on issues related to children’s health and wellness.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
- Information on developmental milestones.
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Check here for your local office:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/program-contacts
- Food and nutrition support and services for mothers.
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
- Information and resources on a wide array of mental health topics.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Milestones: Your 18-Month Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your Two-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
Milestones: Your One-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
