Protective Factors:

Children's Social and
Emotional Development

Knowledge of Parenting
and of Child and
Youth Development

Parental Resilience

Social Connections

Concrete Supports for Parents

Nurturing and Attachment

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1
Organize an activity with a family in your neighborhood you’d like to know better.  

2
Find a community resource for a family you know.  

3
Help a parent "catch their child being good."  

4
Create a calendar of community events—let your neighbors know.  

5
Take a parenting class.  

6
Learn about parenting practices of a different culture.  

7
Help a parent you know solve a problem.  

8
Host a potluck or organize a block party.  

9
Find a new free event in town for families to attend.  

10
Create a board game library for families.  

11
Find something special about every parent know and let them know.  

12
Teach kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.  

13
Learn more about discipline alternatives.  

14
Recognize parent accomplishments.  

15
Create a parent support system that includes phone trees, car pools, or play groups.  

16
Create a handout for families with community resources linked to each protective factor.  

17
Ask children who's important to them.  

18
Reach out to a struggling parent you know and ask how you can help

19
Add children's books about feelings to your personal library. Share with others  

20
Praise good parenting when you see it.  

21
Make "How are you?" phone calls to families you know.  

22
Organize "stroller walks" with new parents. Talk about their challenges as you walk.  

23
Let a parents use your computer or help them with personal business--resumes, budgeting).  

24
Host a play date for parents and children. Point out how the activities build connections.  

25
Offer to babysit so parent(s) can some “time off”.     

26
Role play emotions with kids—what do you do when you're happy, sad, frustrated?  

27
Have parenting tips handy for parents dealing with a challenging issue.  

28
Invite someone in to help parents learn about managing stress.  

29
Create a parenting club" where parents can share their success stories.  

30
Visit a program where you refer families, so you'll know what it's like.