Additional Related Web Sites

A Secure Parent-Child Relationship
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Throughout the first five years of life, children draw on a secure relationship with their parents as they learn and develop in every way.

Encouraging Strong Parent-Child Relationships
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A strong relationship with a parent promotes a child’s development, learning, and increased school success. Explore strategies to encourage strong and positive parent-child relationships. Discover how to use family engagement efforts that include valuing, respecting, and supporting families. Learn how a supportive relationship with a parent also helps children learn how to manage emotions, cope, problem-solve, and resolve conflicts.

Family Resources on Remote Service Delivery and Distance Learning 
https://ectacenter.org/topics/disaster/familiesathome.asp

Helping Children and Families Cope
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/emergency/index.html

Helping Your Child During the Pandemic
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/Pandemic_family_infographic.pdf

Helping Your Child During the Pandemic – Spanish version 
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/Pandemic_family_infographic_sp.pdf

IECMHC Toolbox
www.samhsa.gov/iecmhc/toolbox

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) toolbox offers information about the latest research and best practices for IECMHC in infant and early childhood settings where consultation occurs, such as home visiting, early care, and education.  It also includes resources and strategies on best practices to help fill the gap in areas where additional guidance is needed to advance the field of IECMHC.

News You Can Use: Mirroring the Early Parent-Child Bond for Infants and Toddlers
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Learn about the importance of supporting early bonding and attachment child-parent relationships and child-caregiver relationships. Explore strategies useful for Head Start and Early Head Start center-based, home-based, and family child care program options.

Parent-Child Relationships Infographic
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View an infographic: Caring and responsive parent-child relationships help children to thrive in school and in life.

Seven Super Things Parents and Caregivers Can Do
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There are a number of things that parents and caregivers can do to help motivate young children to learn. These activities offer parents and caregivers tips on getting children involved in reading and learning.

Supporting Children and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://ectacenter.org/topics/disaster/coronavirus-talking.asp

Wearing Masks
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/Wearing-Masks_Story.pdf
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/Wearing-Masks_Tipsheet.pdf
https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/docs/washing-hands_story.pdf