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Cool Tips for Parents: Keeping Kids Safe During Summer Heat

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.

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Department of Geosciences at San Francisco State University
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Safe Kids USA: Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car
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CCF Car Safety Press Release
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Effective Discipline: Advice for Parents

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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.

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Center for Effective Discipline
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Speak Up When You're Down Poster

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Display this poster in a prominent location to ensure women and their families will see the PPD help line number and web site.
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http://www.speakup.wa.gov
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1-888-404-7763 Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington
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Have a Plan: Teen DVD & VHS

This video tackles the subject of Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention from a teen's point of view. Real-life teen parents share their experiences on how they raise their babies and cope with the frustration of a crying child.

This video is available for purchase through Seattle Children's.  For order information, click here.

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WATCH HAVE A PLAN: TEEN VIDEO
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Speak Up When You're Down Brochure: Recognizing Postpartum Depression (English)

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Share this brochure on postpartum depression with anyone who may be suffering from this serious and treatable illness.
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http://www.speakup.wa.gov
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1-888-404-7763 Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington
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Speak Up When You're Down Brochure: Recognizing Postpartum Depression (Spanish)

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Available in Spanish, share this brochure on postpartum depression with anyone who may be suffering from this serious and treatable illness.
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http://www.speakup.wa.gov
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1-888-404-7763 (English & Spanish) Warm line operated by Postpartum Support International of Washington
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Have a Plan Brochure: Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention (English)

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All babies cry! It's okay. Having a plan can help you stay calm and prevent frustration during peak crying times.

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Have a Plan Brochure - ENGLISH 2008.pdf
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Have a Plan Brochure: Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention (Spanish)

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Available in Spanish, this brochure offers parents and caregivers tips and techniques to calm their baby as well as how to develop and share your plan to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome with anyone who cares for your baby.
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Have a Plan Brochure - SPANISH.pdf
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Children's Hospital Pediatric Nurse Consultation 1-866-987-2500 | WA State Only

Pediatric nurses provide information on child health and illnessnes, child safety and parenting with physician and community resources available in Washington State.

Parent Trust Family Help Line 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) | WA

State Only The Family Help Line offers parent coaching and information, referrals to community services and parent support.

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