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.
The Beauty of Quiet Time Outdoors
Children can begin to recognize nature as a place they can find calm... and be calmed.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
6 Ways to Practice Nurturing Parenting
Tips from a pediatrician on understanding, empathizing with, encouraging, and positively guiding children.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
Milestones: Your Five-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 Six-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.
