#parenting resources

[clippy-offical]

Clippy understands it’s hard being a parent! Here are some resources to look at as, or share with, a struggling parent instead of just putting your child on an unrestricted internet.

https://www.cdc.gov/child-development/positive-parenting-tips/index.html

The cdc has tips on children of all ages and has different articles for different needs

https://parentshelpingparents.org

Parents helping parents has a community and an anonymous help phone line

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html

Kids health contains many tips for parents new and experienced

https://healthy.iu.edu/worklife/child-parenting/parenting-resources.html

IU has articles and many links to other resources to parenting help and has a link for helping children with autism

Clippy knows it’s hard, and that’s why Clippy is here. To ensure that people, no matter what the issue, have resources to help and support themselves! <3

[pro-birth]

Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests

Infants may feel less pain when held by a parent with skin-to-skin contact, a new U.K. study suggests.

[weneeddiversebooks]

In this new era of social distancing and self-quarantining, we are all finding ourselves suddenly isolated. During this time of excessive technology use, how do we encourage our teens to stay connected in healthy ways? High school teacher Jess Pullis offers tips on the WNDB blog.

[pro-birth]

Catnapping Could Be The Answer To Better Baby Sleep | BellyBelly

A new approach to infant sleep turns mainstream advice on its head and shows there is a better way for parents to help their babies find and

[pro-birth]

Milk doesn't just suddenly appear after the birth having previously been non existent. You don’t starve your baby until milk 'comes in' I hope this visual helps to explain it! The first milk colostrum is being developed (in normal situations) from the second trimester. You may or may not notice leaking (most don’t) Colostrum might be yellow, white or even clear . When the baby is born the milk producing hormone increases as baby is put to the breast. They drink colostrum in small quantities for the first few days before the milk changes. It increases in volume, usually changes yo a white colour and  you may find you become engorged and leak everywhere! The more baby feeds, the quicker this can happen. This can be delayed by: Traumatic birth, infrequent breast feeding or replacing breast feeds with formula, stress, poor latch, hormonal irregularities (extremely rare), no or little support. This image is meant to display basic/standard physiology. Every woman is  different but in general, this is what boobs usually do! I hope it helps answer some of those questions . . . . #midwifemarley #breastfeeding #breasts #milk #colostrum . - Reposted from @midwifemarley on IG

[mentalhealthcenterdirectory]

Mother's Day Mental Health: Supporting Maternal Recovery Year-Round

Mother's Day often hides complex emotions beneath celebration. For mothers facing postpartum depression or anxiety, the day can amplify isolation rather than joy. Mental health centers are transforming this season into a launchpad for sustained wellness. Instead of temporary gestures, they offer structured programs that respect parenting realities while delivering essential care. BREAKING THE SILENCE The "perfect mother" myth prevents many from seeking help. Conditions like postpartum PTSD are biological responses to change, not failures. Community centers normalize these struggles through compassionate assessment and treatment. FLEXIBLE, FAMILY-CENTERED CARE Effective support adapts to chaotic schedules. Intensive outpatient programs let mothers engage in therapy without abandoning family duties. Family-focused treatment educates partners on becoming genuine allies in recovery. YEAR-ROUND COMMITMENT True wellness requires continuous support. By connecting mothers with local resources and peer networks, centers transform seasonal awareness into lasting resilience. This honors motherhood authentically—ensuring every mother receives the ongoing care she deserves beyond May.

[helpinghandscreationsinc]

It can be hard to get neurodivergent children to focus on tasks you give them. Depending on the child, it can be painful or annoying depending on the task.

The best advice I can give you is: note the skill you need work in and tie it in a fun way that is interesting to THEM.

My son's special interest is animals and the skill he needs to work in is hand strength, so our solution was Play-Doh dioramas!

Through creativity and fun, we can help our kids thrive <3