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Parenting Tips on April 19 Fox 4 Morning News: Everyone Needs Support Sometimes
April is Child Abuse and Prevention Month. Every parent gets to a point when they are at their wit’s end. How do you cope so that you do not lash out at your children? Tune in to the 7:00 a.m. news on Tuesday to find out why support systems are important to families in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Parents with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family, and neighbors often find that it is easier to care for their children and themselves.
Why support systems are important
- Helps reduce isolation
- Builds parent’s social capacity
- Facilitates friendship and mutual support
- Provides a place to turn in times of need
How to find support systems
- In churches and neighborhoods
- Through parenting education classes and workshops
- In your child’s school or child care program
- Health care settings or community centers
Please visit The Family Conservancy's website, or blog about this topic on our Facebook page.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 )
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