Parents Lead offers free, evidence-informed resources that help caregivers navigate everyday parenting moments with confidence. From conversation starters and printable guides to family activities and tip sheets, these resources make it easier to talk about emotions, behavior, relationships and growing up in age-appropriate ways.
Whether you're meeting with one family or sharing information with an entire community, these tools are designed to be easy to use and ready to share.
Ways professionals can use Everyday Resources
During appointments or home visits
Recommend one or two resources that match the family's current needs instead of overwhelming them with too many options.
Examples
- Conversation Starters for improving communication
- Mindful Moments for managing emotions
- Family activities that encourage quality time
- Printable tip sheets to reinforce discussions
Create take-home packets
Build resource packets families can take home after appointments, classes or events.
Consider including:
- Conversation starters
- Family activities
- Age-specific parenting guides
- Local community resources
- Upcoming workshops or events
Include in emails, newsletters and text messages
Follow up with families by sharing one helpful resource at a time.
Ideas
- Resource of the Month
- Seasonal parenting tips
- Holiday conversation guides
- Back-to-school resources
- Summer family activities
Use during parent education programs
Incorporate resources into workshops, parenting classes or support groups.
Ideas include:
- Practice conversation starters in small groups.
- Complete a family activity together.
- Discuss a parenting guide and encourage families to try one strategy before the next session.
Display in community spaces
Make resources easy to discover where families already spend time.
Ideas include:
- Clinic waiting rooms
- Schools
- Libraries
- Community centers
- Faith communities
- Public health offices
Share digitally
Promote resources through your organization's communication channels.
Examples:
- Social media posts
- QR codes on flyers
- Organization websites
- Parent portals
- Digital newsletters
Why these resources work
Parents Lead resources are designed to be simple, practical and easy to use in everyday life.
They help families:
- Feel more confident talking with their children.
- Build stronger communication through regular conversations.
- Strengthen parent-child relationships over time.
- Support children's emotional and social development.
- Turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection and learning.