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helpful resources and services
Go-to parenting websites
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of PediatricsHelp Me Grow
General parenting
Podcast in English and Spanish: Coping with Crying in Babies and Toddlers
Discipline and limit setting info
ZTT podcast: How Babies Begin to Develop Self-control in the first 3 years ((English and Spanish)
Managing Your Own Emotions: the key to successful parenting
Are Time-outs Helpful or Harmful to Children (English and Spanish)
The Impact of Your Childhood on How you Parent Today (English and Spanish)
Talking about Race with Your Children
Little Moments Count Racial & Social Justice Resources
Little Moments Count COVID-19 Resources
For fathers
The Importance of Fathers with Andre Dukes or Juan Villaneuva (photocast from flow)
Let’s Hear it for the Dads! (English and Spanish)
Podcast: The Impact of Fathers on a Child’s Development (English and Spanish)
La Guardia Cross: Daddy Matters Episodes
For grandparents and extended family
Grandparent Guide: What’s New, What’s the Same? (English and Spanish)
Webinar: Grandparents As Childcare Providers (English)
Support organizations
Northside Minneapolis residents: Enroll in NAZ
Early Childhood and Family Education - ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten entrance.
Free program, activities & learning kit
Minnesota Children's Museum Reduced Fee Memberships for qualifying families
African American Babies Coalition
Little Moments Count activity sheets and bookmarks