Parenting

Parenting resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.

This video provides an overview of how parents may inadvertently reinforce and sustain anxiety in children.   The presenter discusses ways that parents can support children's ability to overcome anxiety and also addresses how parents' differing responses to childhood anxiety can cause relationship strain.

Anxiety and the Family - Parenting Anxious Children

Discusses appropriate ways to mentor and balance your child's media habits. Encourages co-viewing with your child and setting positive examples as parents. Consider shifting perspective from controlling to connecting with your child through media.

Can Screens Help Your Child's Brain? 4 Tips To Get The Most From Kids' Media

This is primarily a resources hub for NE Ohio parents of children with disabilities. Some podcasts available to hear experts talking with parents. There are resources for support services, therapy services, and guides to get you to an expert for help with finding assessment and treatment for a disabled child. There are also some resources and supports for adoptive and foster families.

Connecting For Kids (CFK)

Animated training videos about well child visits and normal development.

Keystones of Development Curriculum

Ted Talk on The National Survey of Health & Development. Discussed the key role parents play in child outcomes. Listening to children, reading to children, encouraging bedtime routine all have a positive impact. Engaged parenting makes a difference.

Lessons From the Longest Study on Human Development

"Parent-focused website with milestone guides and videos illustrating expected motor, sensory, and communication development from birth to 6 years. First year milestone guide supported by AAP, and all resources have been developed with expert pediatric (incl DBP) guidance. Most videos in English, some in Spanish and other languages. Includes baby game/appropriate activities calendar by age and early detection of delays and early intervention. Pathways 'Academy Courses' are offered 'Courses to Go' for healthcare providers or parents who would like to teach or learn from the course; either free or with a charge of $5-20."

Pathways

"Parent-focused website with milestone guides and videos illustrating expected motor, sensory, and communication development from birth to 6 years. First year milestone guide supported by AAP, and all resources have been developed with expert pediatric (incl DBP) guidance. Most videos in English, some in Spanish and other languages. Includes baby game/appropriate activities calendar by age and early detection of delays and early intervention. Pathways 'Academy Courses' are offered 'Courses to Go' for healthcare providers or parents who would like to teach or learn from the course; either free or with a charge of $5-20."

Pathways

24-week "curriculum" with videos of parents and pediatricians discussing important topics for each of the first 24 weeks of a baby's life. Every few weeks there are also mindfulness videos and exercises for parents. There are relevant brief "Some Science" blurbs and reflection questions.

Small Moments, Big Impact