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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Here are 30 Easy Ways To Strengthen Families
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Organize an activity with a family in your neighborhood you'd like to know better. |
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Find a community resource for a family you know.
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Help a parent "catch their child being good." |
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Create a calendar of community events-let your neighbors know. |
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Take a parenting class.
Love and Logic Class 6-8:30pm |
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Learn about parenting practices of a different culture.
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Help a parent you know solve a problem.
CASA Intro Training Class 11am-1pm |
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Host a potluck or organize a block party.
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Find a new free event in town for families to attend. |
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Create a board game library for families. |
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Find somthing special about every parent you know and let them know.
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Teach kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Love and Logic Class 6-8:30pm |
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Learn more about discipline alternatives.
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Recognize parent accomplishments.
CASA Intro Training Class 11am-1pm
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Create a parent support system that includes phone trees, car pools, or play groups. |
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Create a handout for families with community resources linked to each protective factor. |
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Ask children who is important to them.
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Reach out to a struggling parent you know and ask how you can help.
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Add children's books about feelings to your personal libe with others.
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Praise good parenting when you see it.
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Make "How are you?" phone calls to families you know.
CASA Intro Training Class 11am-1pm
In-Service Training: Detective Craig, Drug Identification. 5:30-8:30pm |
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Organize "stroller walks" with new parents. Talk about their challenges as you walk.
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Let a parent use your computer or help them with personal business like resumes or budgeting. |
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Host a play date for parents and children. Point out how the activities build connections. |
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Offer to babysit so parent(s) can have some "time off".
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Role play emotions with kids - what do you do when you're happy, sad, frustrated? |
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Have parenting tips handy for parents dealing with a challenging issue.
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Invite someone in to help parents learn about managing stress.
CASA Intro Training Class 11am-1pm |
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Create a parenting club whereparents can share their success stories.
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Visit a program where you refer families, so you'll know what it's like.
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