Center for Resilient Families

Resources for parents, caregivers and those who work with families

Resources for parents, caregivers and those who work with families 


The Center for Resilient Families helps parents support children who’ve experienced trauma by offering access to proven parenting programs. We focus on families facing challenges and provide tools to help children and families build resilience and thrive during difficult times.

Parenting challenges

Parenting today is hard. Parents and kids are pulled in many directions and constantly connected through technology. The “I don’t Know How” webinar series is designed to give strategies and resources to empower you to help your children and yourself maintain healthy, happy and balanced lives in today’s challenging world. 

Breaking Cycles, Building Strength: Supporting Black Parents' Mental Health - Webinar Replay

I don't know how to care for myself in stressful times

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I don’t know how to support youth living in a digital world

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I don’t know how to help my child find balance

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I don’t know how to talk to my child on food and body image

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General parenting resources

Separation and divorce 

Ending a marriage or relationship can feel overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Parents face the added challenge of ensuring their kids feel loved and supported.

eNew Beginning online parenting classes provide tools to keep your family emotionally safe and protect children from conflict with your ex-partner.

For more information visit: divorceandparenting.com

Program preview: Protective Shield

Resources

Military and first responder families 

All families face stress from balancing daily life, but some experience amplified challenges like deployment, high-risk work environments, or migration. ADAPT—Adaptive Parenting Tools—equips parents with skills to navigate these challenges while building on their family’s values and strengths.


Program for Military Families available now at adaptparenting.org.

Program for First Responders coming in early 2025! 

ADAPT resources

Loss and bereavement

Parenting while grieving is challenging, as grief brings profound loss. Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families offers tools to promote resilience, strengthen bonds, and create a nurturing environment during difficult times.

Take the first step toward self-kindness and try our session on developing good listening skills.
 

Practical Tools

Father comforting his daughter.

Additional tools

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Building confidence

Helping kids with anxiety, trauma, and stress while building their confidence is important for their well-being. Confidence helps them handle peer pressure and challenges, making them stronger and more emotionally stable. It also helps them form healthy relationships and manage stress better.

Programs that help build confidence and develop positive self-image for children