The Parenting Pot

*This episode may be a trigger warning for some viewers*

As we close out Child Abuse Prevention month, we want to educate the community on the facts of child sexual abuse. This is a difficult topic but it has many trending statistics currently within society. If you would like more information on Child Sexual Abuse, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. We know that the topic of abuse is not the easiest to discuss, but we want to help educate the community on the different forms of abuse. If you have any questions or need to speak with someone about abuse, please reach out to Jessica. [email protected] or Jacqueline.bailey@theupcenter.

Join us as we discuss the importance of Safe Sleep and the risks of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

Crying is the way that our little one's communicate with us daily. They cry for many reasons and sometimes for longer periods than others. Nonetheless, as we continue to grow with them, we learn ways to cope with crying and how we can help our little ones too. Here are a few tips to check for when you hear crying :) 

Every month, the Prevention Team highlights national health and safety topics in the United States. This month we are discussing Birth Defects and steps that women can take to stay safe during pregnancy and also keeping their baby safe as well. While all Birth defect can not be prevented, there are safety measures that can be implemented during pregnancy.

We are living in a virtual world... school, work, grocery shopping, entertainment and virtual medical appointments! We are glued to our computers, phones and television screens for a large portion of our day. Just imagine, if we are consumed by the screen, our children take in a large amount of screen time too. TOday, I will give some tips on how to reduce screen time for the family. Enjoy!

As parents, taking time out for Self-Care is a task! Even though our schedules might not always allow us the time, we have to find time to allow balance and keep peace of mind!

This week we will discuss Family Bonding and different ways to implement bonding time with your family!

Routines are the repeated, predictable events that provide a foundation for the daily tasks in your baby's life. Routines help to maitain balance and structure for both children and caregivers.