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Peer support can be life changing, helping parents to know they're not alone. Read real life stories from parents who've experienced the benefits of peer support in 'Community voices': https://buff.ly/3TpoHIp

❗ Access to education, mental health challenges and the trauma of living in conflict zones are just some of the issues affecting children as we step into 2024! A key part of our mission is to educate businesses on the importance of protecting children's rights, and understanding the changing landscape is essential to reminding businesses about their profound responsibility to proceed with care and consideration given their significant influence. Discover what other issues are affecting children around the world: https://lnkd.in/dEcCUgap

Caregivers and professionals: this is a great upcoming webinar on promoting positive childhood experience. You can learn more and sign up for the free webinar here: https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9

Here is an excellent video of a webinar from the National Federation of Families, SAMHSA and NAMI describing how and why Family Support Services are valuable: "Informal and Formal Family Peer Support: The Impact and the Evidence" https://lnkd.in/gVdH7GmV

"During her family and child development studies, Cassidy Leggett noticed the gap between theory, practical support, and community for families, inspiring her to provide transformative guidance. Specializing in child sleep, newborn care, and child behavior, she offers science-based tools attuned to each family's unique dynamics, emphasizing the critical role of sleep in promoting optimal brain health. Her approach aligns behavior with temperament for holistic child growth. With her expertise, Cassidy empowers families to navigate challenges confidently, fostering deeply enriching home environments for maximum growth."

Parents & Early Childhood Professionals in Utah: Click on the link below to register for a virtual screening of the Forget Me Not Documentary with a panel discussion afterwards discussing how we, as early childhood professionals in Utah, can improve our practices. https://lnkd.in/geVey4ET

We all get frustrated when our kids just flat-out lie to us, right? It happens with all kids, and it makes most parents crazy-mad. And it's not just about the trust, or the relationships. We're worried because we want them to grow into the kind of adults who are trustworthy, and have integrity. 👉Click the link below for the full article! https://lnkd.in/ei8gFgNE

Our capacity to simultaneously experience conflicting emotions as parents - we can be both nervous and excited about our children’s independence, we can mourn the end of one stage of life, and look with unprecedented anticipation at what lies ahead - allows us to see the full arc of adolescence. Read more in today's blog, The Arc of Adolescence: Partnering with Families https://hubs.ly/Q02vGNKQ0

Educators can make a real difference if we commit to listening, caring and working to meet the needs of children in our settings and schools. What do we choose to see? "Disruptive behaviour" or unmet needs and opportunities for positive interactions and relationships? Here's a really inspiring story by Dr Bryan Pearlman on X, to start the year. Link below. https://lnkd.in/evTj4Eb7

No parent anticipates having to advocate for their child without the support of family, the school system, and their community. But families who have adolescents with a myriad of mental and behavioral issues that break societal norms often find themselves alone when they need support the most. The Sustain Recovery team understands what you're going through – and from day one of finding your teen the right treatment through the rest of your lives in transformative recovery, we're here to be by your side. Become part of the Sustain family and discover a beyond better future: https://lnkd.in/e47Qiemg