Parenting Awareness Michigan is a year-round statewide campaign to promote awareness, education, and resources - through state outreach and local efforts - emphasizing the importance of effective parenting in nurturing children to become healthy, caring and contributing citizens. Parenting Awareness Month is celebrated in March of each year.
Many communities have formed Parenting Awareness Month coalitions in an effort to bring diverse people and resources together, for a focused and systematic approach to increasing parenting education and involvement in the community.
Parenting Awareness packets, posters, matching bookmarks and technical assistance are provided at no charge to involve communities in the campaign. Information, assistance and opportunities to get connected with local efforts are provided through Prevention Network at 1-800-968-4968. Additional Parenting Awareness Materials can be ordered at no charge through the Michigan Resource Center at 1-800-626-4636.
PURPOSES:
To celebrate people who are raising children.
To draw public attention to the critical importance of effective parenting to create children who grow up to be happy, healthy, independent adults.
To promote education and resources for developing parenting skills throughout the year.
To encourage and assist in the development of parent networks throughout Michigan.
To promote local parenting events in March.
RESOURCES:
Prevention Network – Parenting Awareness Michigan
Parenting Awareness Month Calendar
Ideas for Celebrating Parenting Awareness Month
Key Elements of Effective Parenting Programs
Ten Steps Lists, which include Ten Steps to Positive Parenting, Ten Steps to Teach a Child Discipline, and Ten Steps to Cool Down.
Ten Tips related to Good Parenting... (English version)
Ten Tips related to Good Parenting... (Spanish version)
Words Your Child Needs to Hear
A Dozen Ways to Strengthen Your Family
Tips For Parents To Avoid Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems in Children
Parenting for Prevention of Underage Drinking
Internet Resources for Parents and Those Who Work With Parents
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