For Parents

Resources for supporting effective parenting, as well as your own well-being.

Child Directed Play Handout

Child directed play (CDP) is a special form of one-to-one play between you and your child in which your child directs and leads. Using CDP during these times can strengthen relationships and enhance positive interactions.

Mindful Parenting During COVID-19

In this recorded Zoom presentation, Dr. Liliana Lengua shares ideas on staying focused on what matters most for our children and interweaves mindfulness practices that can be used in every-day interactions between parents and children to enhance parents’ effectiveness and relationships with their children.

The Peace & Kindness Practice for Children

Kids Peace & Kindness (2)

This practice can help children feel connected to people they love and expand their circle of compassion. We created a script for you to use when sharing with children.