The Power of Positive
Gentle reminders for practicing self-kindness and compassion.
Family, friend, and neighbor caregivers make a huge difference in the lives of young children, their families, and our communities. You help children learn and grow and set them up for success in school and in life. You also provide necessary and trusted care for families, helping us all to build stronger, smarter, and kinder communities. In other words, you’re amazing!
During difficult moments, it can sometimes be hard to focus on the positive and remember how important you are. Should doubt ever start to creep in, try these strategies to practice (and model for the children in your care) some self-love. Print and hang this poster in a place where you can see it often as a reminder.
(in color, or our printer-friendly version in black and white!)
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
6 Ways to Practice Nurturing Parenting
Tips from a pediatrician on understanding, empathizing with, encouraging, and positively guiding children.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
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.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Milestones: Your Four-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.
