Parenting Can Be Tough
Parents, ask for help and find support:
- Ask parenting questions at the doctor’s office, childcare centers, schools or 1-800-CHILDREN
- Take a parenting class or join a parent support group. SCAN’s Parent Connection Resource Guide lists more than 50 across Northern Virginia.
- Find more information on SCAN’s online Parent Resource Center or download the FREE Parent Resource Center mobile app.
EXPLORE and SHARE our tools for parents:
CAMPAIGN YEAR 4 (2020): TEENAGERS
• Keep Children Safe: HELP KIDS STAY SAFE ONLINE (English/Spanish)
• Learn More: TALKING TOUGH TOPICS (English/Spanish)
• Take Care of You: HELP MANAGE STRESS (English/Spanish)
• QUESTIONS TO ASK (Flash Cards in English & Spanish)
• QUESTIONS TO ASK (Poster in English & Spanish)
CAMPAIGN YEAR 3 (2019): SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
• Keep Children Safe: SUPERVISION GUIDELINES (English/Spanish)
• Learn More: PRACTICE EMPATHY WITH CHILDREN (English/Spanish)
• Take Care of You: SELF CARE FOR PARENTS (English/Spanish)
• QUESTION CARDS (English & Spanish)
CAMPAIGN YEAR 2 (2018): TODDLERS
• ROUTINES REMINDER CARD (English/Spanish)
• QUESTION CARDS (English/Spanish)
• POSTER (English/Spanish)
• DIAPER BAG TAG “My Child is Misbehaving” (English)
• DIAPER BAG TAG “Mi hijo se esta portando mal” (Spanish)
• “You’ve got this!” CARD FOR PARENTS (English)
• “¡Puedes hacerlo!” CARD FOR PARENTS (Spanish)
• Keep Toddlers Safe: KIDS & ROUTINES
• Learn More: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TODDLER’S BEHAVIOR
• Take Care of You: PARENT CONNECTIONS
• Look at Your Family: STRESS AND TRAUMA
CAMPAIGN YEAR 1 (2017): INFANTS
• QUESTION CARDS (English/Spanish)
• POSTER (English/Spanish)
• Keep Baby Safe: SAFE SLEEP
• Learn More: HEAD TRAUMA
• Look at Your Family: STRESS AND TRAUMA
• Take Care of You: BABY BLUES
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