STRONGFAMILIES SPRING 2015 STRENGTHENING FAMILIES GEORGIA Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework Knowledge of Child Development Information and Resources for Parents and Caregivers TIPS & RESOURCES FOR PARENTS WITH HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SMART KIDS What does knowledge of child development looks like? Nurturing parenting behavior Appropriate expectations for your child’s age Creating a supportive environment for your child The ability to effectively manage your child’s behavior in a positive manner Recognizing and responding to your child’s specific needs Everyday actions for parents and caregivers: Learn and use developmentally appropriate interactions with your children Use information and resources on parenting and child development Don’t be afraid to observe, ask questions, explore parenting issues and try out new approaches Address your parenting issues from a positive perspective ? Where to begin? We know there is lots of information out there— here are a few resources that will help you get started.
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Information and Resources for Parents and Caregivers
TIPS & RESOURCES FOR PARENTS WITH HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SMART KIDS
What does knowledge of child development looks like?
Nurturing parenting behavior
Appropriate expectations for your child’s age
Creating a supportive environment for your child
The ability to effectively manage your child’s behavior in a positive manner
Recognizing and responding to your child’s specific needs
Everyday actions for parents and caregivers:
Learn and use developmentally appropriate interactions with your children
Use information and resources on parenting and child development
Don’t be afraid to observe, ask questions, explore parenting issues and try out new approaches
Address your parenting issues from a positive perspective
? Where to begin?
We know there is lots of information out there—
here are a few resources that will help you get started.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES GEORGIA
The Children’s Trust Fund of Missouri and the
Parents as Teachers National Center
http://ctf4kids.org/
http://www.parentsasteachers.org/
Here you will find a series of positive parenting tips to help everyone better
understand and care for infants through pre-school aged children. The tips
are available in electronic format only and focus on:
Positive Parenting (PDF)
Developing a Strong Relationship with Your Child (PDF)
Understanding Discipline & Guidance (PDF)
Issues in Development (PDF)
Observing and Knowing Your Child (PDF)
Development – Language, Motor, Intellectual, Social-Emotional (PDF)
The series is colorfully designed; topics are written and presented by age groups — 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 24-36 months, young preschooler and older preschooler. Parents, caregivers and anyone involved with children are encouraged to download the tips for their own use and/or to share with others.