Positive Parenting

Empowering Parents, Empowering Kids

Without a doubt, parenting is the most challenging and rewarding role you will ever experience. 
Children don't come with an instruction manual and every child is unique. Take comfort in knowing that, despite the uniqueness of every child, each challenge you will face as a parent will be shared at the very same moment by hundreds of other parents.

In this section, you will find information, resources and links to guide you through the many stages and experiences you will encounter during your child’s journey from birth through the teen years.
You will come to recognize that there are many things you are already doing wonderfully.  And that you already have the skills you need to be an exceptional parent.  All we do is help you discover them.

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A Parent’s Compass - Are you wondering if you’re on the right path in your parenting journey?  Although you may feel lost or confused at times, you are most certainly headed in the right direction.  More…..

Sharpening Your Skills - Unlike all other careers, parenting is a job that carries no requirements for credit hours or degrees.  Yet there are many resources available to help all parents achieve success.  More

The Art of Positive Parenting (TAPP)

Would you like to learn about skills that help parents create a healthy, mutually respectful family environment? Click here for details about the TAPP Today program.

Action for Children's Parent Central


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For parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children.

What's New

June 11 Early Learning Press Conference
Links to video and photos on ELI Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Project L.O.V.E. Child Immunization
Are your child's vaccinations up-to-date? See details about Project L.O.V.E.'s upcoming vaccination event.

Summer 2009 Newsletter
Download a copy of Action for Children's newsletter, The Source, for news about child care and early learning.

Parenting Resource Library

Do you have a particular parenting challenge or question?  Our library contains tips, articles and links to valuable information.

Community Resources

If you are looking for community resources who offer classes, programs and information regarding positive parenting and family life, click here for a starting point.

Learn More

Play is Disappearing
03.27.2009 - Three new studies emphasize the importance of play.

Neighborhood Network
06.19.2008 - Learn more about this ongoing project of Action for Children.

Step Up To Quality
02.07.2007 - Information for providers and parents about Ohio's voluntary three-star quality rating system.

Demand for Ohio's Afterschool Programs Exceeds Supply by More Than 240,000 Spaces
09.20.2006 - Read Full Report and Executive Summary of OAN's Gap Analysis.

Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines
08.31.2006 - A new resource for parents and early childhood professionals.