Parenting Information

211 Maine Services Directory & Assistance Programs:

• https://211maine.org/ – visit online, text, or call for help finding social services & assistance

Kids Free to Grow Parenting Programs:

• https://kidsfreetogrow.org/family-programs/

Developmental Stages of Children:

• Ages 0-5: childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/normaldevelopment.shtml
• School Age: urbanext.illinois.edu/babysitting/age-school.html

Building Character:

• verywell.com/ways-to-build-character-in-children-620266

Self-worth:

• esteemedself.com/self-esteem-in-daily-life/self-esteem-in-children/role-of-parents/

Patience:

• wikihow.com/Be-Patient

Understanding/Compassion:

• psychologytoday.com/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201102/compassionate-parenting

Managing Anger:

• scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/praise-discipline/anger-management-children

Managing Stress: 

• Parents: childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-living/stress.shtml
• Helping Children: kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/stress_coping.html

Better Sleep:

• Helping Children Fall Asleep: tuck.com/sleep-onset-association-disorder/
• Parent’s Guide to Healthy Sleep: tuck.com/parents-guide-healthy-sleep/
• Understanding Your Baby’s Crying: https://dontshake.org/purple-crying