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How Parenting Programs could be different



Ordinary moments could become brain building activities for kids

Families could have ways to heal from prison incarceration

Child abuse versus neglect / poverty could be differentiated / treated differently

Parenting discipline could use creative storytelling

Early childhood toxic stress could lead to lifelong learning and behavior issues

New parents could get infant training / check-ins after birth

Parents and schools could help prevent child sex abuse / grooming through education/awareness

Parenting time outs could be breaks in a calming corner

Doulas and/or midwives could result in positive pregnancy and infant outcomes

Parenting classes could teach about positive discipline

Parenting programs could be just for moms or dads

Juice boxes / sports drinks with less sugar could be available

Schools could encourage parental engagement

A reading tablet or fitbit with text message reminders and tips could nudge parental engagement and education

Parenting classes could be taught in high school or be offered by nonprofits

New parents could receive a baby box

Parents and parents-to-be could receive calls or text messages to promote maternal and child health

Parents-to-be could be trained by veteran parents

The Nurse-Family Partnership / parent home visiting programs could be used more widely