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Just for Families
Why didn't people tell you there would be days when you would feel:
- old before your time
- tired before 11 AM
- too upset to think straight
Would you have believed them if they had?
Parenting is challenging for everyone, and we all need information and support during each stage of a child's growth to do the best job we can. So take a few minutes and read about how to make the rewards of parenting equal to the demands.
Birth to One Year
Toddlerhood
School Age Children
Adolescence
Discipline
For additional information: The Parenting Institute and Zero to Three
.
If you need help . . .
Asking for help is a sign of strength. Call Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina at 1-800-CHILDREN if you feel overwhelmed. We'll put you in touch with someone who can offer support and help. Or contact your:
- Family Physician or Pediatrician
- Mental Health Center
- Health Department
- Give him or her a break. Offer to take care of the kids for a while.
- Be a good listener. Make yourself available to listen without judging.
- Encourage the parent to join a parenting support group to receive support and information. Give the parent our number (1-800-CHILDREN) to call for a referral.
Registration open for Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect Training
