Resources for Parents & Families
The Devereux Center for Resilient Children is committed to promoting partnerships between the most important adults in a child’s life, namely, families and teachers/caregivers.
In addition to our award-winning teacher resources, the ideas offered here will provide families with activities, strategies, and resources that promote resilience and social and emotional health in young children.
Videos
Tips for Parents – Building Your Children’s Resilience!
Three Areas of Caregiving (Parenting) Practices
Webinars
Boosting Your Child’s Resilience & Independence
How Parents Can Reduce Children’s Challenging Behaviors
Video Series: Just Picture It! Building Resilience in Children and Families
This video series is made up of short and engaging videos designed to share the hopeful message of resilience with parents and families of young children (birth to age 5). Each video delivers practical insights and shares simple imagery that can be used to illustrate the key aspects of resilience. With each video comes a companion handout (linked in the YouTube video description) that can be used to extend learning and to spark meaningful conversations between all the adults in a child’s life.
These videos are perfect for promoting resilience and well-being in both children and the adults who care for them. They can be a powerful resource to deepen family engagement and offer practical, stress-free ways for parents to support their children’s development.
Are you an early care and education professional wondering how to use and share these videos? Here are a few ideas:
- Newsletters/email communications: Include the link to the playlist or links to specific videos in your weekly or monthly communication with families to offer them bite-sized actionable advice.
- Workshops and group discussions: Use the videos as conversation starters during parent workshops or group meetings. The companion handouts can guide discussions and help parents reflect on their experiences.
- On-the-go resources: Provide links to the videos and handouts in text messages or program/parent apps, making it easy for them to engage during their busy schedules.
- Classroom-to-home connections: Share the videos at pick-up or drop-off times as a quick, accessible way to remind parents about their important role in fostering resilience and wellness at home.
