Informational Handouts
All families have strengths and building upon those strengths can help your family be better prepared for future challenges. Learn more about the 5 Strengths that research shows benefit every family and explore ways to grow them within your daily life. The 5 Strengths encourage you to…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Social media can be both helpful and harmful for teens, depending on how it is used and a teen’s strengths and challenges. This fact sheet gives parents and caregivers information on the benefits and risks of social media and offers tips to help guide and protect their children online.
Managing Family Use of Technology and Social Media
Media is both helpful and tricky for parents and kids. It can be fun, keep us connected, and show us things we might otherwise never see. It can also be hard to manage, so adults need to set rules and limits. This handout gives steps to help the whole family use digital devices in a safe and responsible way.
Babies Cry; Be Prepared
Caring for a crying baby can be very hard. Babies often cry a lot in the first three months, called the Period of PURPLE Crying. Feeling like you might shake the baby is normal, but shaking can seriously hurt them. Parents and caregivers need to have a plan to make sure their baby stays safe.
“Play While You Wait” Handouts
Parents and kids spend time waiting together almost every day—at school pick-up, the grocery store, the doctor’s office, or sports practice. It’s so tempting to turn on a phone or tablet, but your time and attention are one of the best gifts you can give your child. Your attention strengthens your relationship, helps their brain grow, and makes them feel good. It can be hard to know what to do while waiting without toys or supplies. The Play While You Wait handouts include posters you can pull up on your device with pictures, questions, and activities to share. They also include simple games that need no supplies and get kids moving, build memory, or help you learn more about each other. Check out these easy-to-use materials and get ready to Play While You Wait.
