For her first several Mother’s Days as a mom, Shawna Gamache found herself ending the day in tears. The pressure to engineer a perfect day took away from her ability to get what she actually needed on that day – and throughout the year. Read Shawna’s advice for a dry-eyed Mother’s Day.
Mental health, schoolwork, sexuality, substances – parenting an adolescent can be overwhelming. Now, imagine navigating these challenges in an unfamiliar culture without access to support and resources in your native language. PEPS partners with Sistema Escolar USA to offer Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT) Groups for Spanish-speaking parents. Read about how we’ve collaborated to support families in a meaningful, culturally relevant way.
When you think of leaving your legacy, you may think of grand accomplishments or your family’s special memories of your life. But have you thought about your estate plan? Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy – it’s simply a process of making decisions and filing documents to prepare for the end of your life. Your estate plan is an important way to leave your legacy – especially for parents! Check out our recent blog article from PEPS Sponsor Gebhardt Law Office to learn more.
Whether your kiddo knows their future calling as soon as they can talk or it takes them a little longer to figure out their education and career goals, starting an education savings plan early is never a bad idea! Hear from a parent who started WA529 education savings plans for her children early and watched their dreams blossom over the years!
What do teens and toddlers have in common? They’re seeking autonomy, dealing with big feelings, and experiencing rapid brain growth, to name a few! If daily battles with your adolescent child feel like déjà vu, parent educator Beth Goss has some wisdom and advice to share about this phase of parenthood.
The toddler years are full of big feelings. If you’re dealing with tantrums and power struggles, read these tips from PEPS Sponsor Allegro Pediatrics on helping toddlers identify, communicate, and work through their feelings.
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As new moms in Anchorage, Shaina and Amanda saw a need for more support and connection for parents in their community. As part of our Network Partners program, they launched an organization using the PEPS model and curriculum to offer parent peer-support groups in Alaska. Read more about PEPS partner Early Parent Support – Anchorage.
The curriculum for our Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT) Program was designed to not only share the latest research on adolescent development and parenting, but help parents apply that learning in their daily lives. For parents like Lucrecia, PAT Groups offer a space to share raw emotions and build confidence to navigate the highs and lows of parenting through a challenging developmental phase.
CPSC, CPSIA… huh? If you’re finding yourself perplexed by all the acronyms and safety regulations surrounding baby products, PEPS sponsor BooginHead is here to help. Learn about the laws surrounding consumer product safety, how they’re enforced, and tips for parents to make sure the items they purchase are safe.