The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designated July as Purposeful Parenting Month in recognition of the increased time families spend together during the summer months.
According to the Children’s Bureau (News from CB), this additional time is ideal for parents and caregivers to practice and cultivate intentional parenting skills that focus on understanding child development. The concept of purposeful parenting centers around parents and caregivers being active and engaged and building strong, positive, and functional families.
The American Academy of Pediatrics coined the 6 Ps of Purposeful Parenting, which include:
- Purposeful: Set long-term parenting goals.
- Protective: Ensure your child’s basic needs are met.
- Personal: Prioritize showing your child unconditional love and acceptance.
- Progressive: Approaches to parenting will change as your child grows.
- Positive: Weave positivity and love into communication with your child.
- Playful: Make time to laugh and smile with your child.
Highlighted below are resources that child- and family-serving professionals can use to start conversations about what it means to be a purposeful parent (caregiver). Plus, discover tools to help promote purposeful parenting with the families you work with all year round.
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