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Protective Factors for Families: Concrete Support in Times of Need

You just got into your car, after finally getting your 3-year-old buckled into her car seat, and… the car won’t start. For some reason, the battery died, and now you fear being late for work, after dropping your child off at preschool. What would you do next?  Everyone needs help sometimes! In this example, maybe

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Nourishing Family Strengths: Protective Factors

Like a tree in a storm, families can be shaken by the many challenges that life brings. A storm can sometimes swoop in unexpectedly, causing the tree branches and leaves to wildly move back and forth. If the roots aren’t strong, the tree can be uprooted. If the trunk is dry, the tree can break.

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Social Emotional Development: Learning for Success 

Imagine for a second you see the world through your baby’s eyes. It is gigantic, full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells. You don’t yet have words to describe the things you see. You may not know where you are or be able to differentiate faces. However, you do know that some people feel safer

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Brushing Your Child’s Teeth 

What type of bear has no teeth? A gummy bear! Making toothbrushing part of your child’s daily routine from the start not only helps to prevent painful problems like tooth decay but also forms healthy habits which can set them up for a lifetime of smiles. Children might not enjoy it, but there are ways

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