Parent Resources

The September | October issue of the Resource Update covers special topics related to news, research, resources and funding in the prevention field.

Mother's Advocate is a website dedicated to helping women have the healthiest, safest, most satisfying birth possible.

While every birth is unique, there is substantial evidence that points to ways you can improve your chances of having the best birth experience. This website offers free video clips and print materials that will educate and inform you on how to have the birth you want for you and your baby.

With temperatures soaring into the upper 80’s and 90’s across the state, the Council for Children & Families (CCF) would like to offer a few simple parent tips to help keep kids safe and cool during this unusually warm weather.

US Department of Health and Human Services offers flash movies, games, and information about bullying and how to prevent it.

A list of current classes and events for parents, teens and kids from Seattle Children's.

Events and classes include car seat checks, infant CPR, babysitting classes, children with special needs, meal support training for parents, and more.

Effective discipline - Advice for parents

Learn about the four main principles of positive and effective discipline in these documents, authored by Elizabeth T. Gershoff, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

A Guide for Expectant Fathers is a great resource created by Conscious Fathering Program founder Bernie Dorsey to help dads navigate the road to parenthood. This guide was written to help provide a better understanding of the basic needs of a new baby and how to contribute your father-effect from the very first day of your child's life.

Since 1978, the State Office of Parent Trust of Washington Children has provided the following to communities across the state: professional training and development, statewide network and consultation, ongoing support and technical assistance, community organizing and training curriculum including over 80 parent tip sheets.

PEPS is a non-profit organization that serves parents of children birth to age 3 in the King County area through weekly support groups. PEPS Groups are facilitated by trained parent volunteers and are held in neighborhood homes and in family centers.

Our mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.