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Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) (Available in Spanish)

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Parenting is hard work! But it can also be fun and rewarding. There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.

Topics covered include:

  • Overview of Essentials
  • Communicating with Your Child,
  • Creating Structure and Rules,
  • Giving Directions,
  • Using Consequences,
  • Using Time-Out,
  • Videos,
  • Practice Skills
  • Other Parent Resources

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