Now What? Child Abuse Awareness

If your home is anything like ours in the summer, "structured" learning is not on our radar. But...what about reading? How can you encourage your kids to read - to build that foundation of learning and increase development, imagination, vocabulary, and emotional capacity?

Make reading fun! Summer is the perfect time to tie favorite books to favorite summer outings - reading about animals, let's visit the zoo! Reading about adventures outdoors, let's go to the park!

Read our newest Blog Post for other tips and tricks to encourage your young reader...and renew your own interest in reading! 💙



https://www.childabuseqc.org/single-post/5-ways-to-encourage-your-kids-to-read

This week's new blog post - all about Dad's!

We know that a supportive, positive adult in a child's life can make a world of difference in that child's life trajectory. When those adults are supportive, positive parents - those positive connections are even stronger - building healthy, resilient children!

Why We Love Supportive Dads Father’s Day is a day to celebrate fathers and the wonderful role they play within the family.

While the weather this weekend isn’t very summery - or even spring-like - as the days get warmer, here are some tips to get your kids outside to play!

8 Ways to Encourage Kids to Get Outside Getting kids outside is great for both their bodies and their minds. But how can you get them to play outside without “forcing” them? The key is to encourage them and make being outside fun!

It's easy to get into a pattern of negative self-talk - especially when we're tired, overwhelmed, and stressed, so how do we break the cycle? How do we flip the switch on our own negative thoughts so that we can help our kiddos avoid the same trap?

9 Negative Self-Talk Pitfalls to Avoid Once you begin to recognize negative self-talk and how you can spin the situation positively, you can help your kids adjust their mindset.

This Mother’s Day, remember you are important and valued in the lives of your children and the children around you that you care about 💙

To Mothers: A Letter This Sunday is Mother’s Day. A day set aside and dedicated every year for you. Your love, support, devotion, and nurturing are invaluable.