RI
The Protective Factors
& How to Promote Them
Parental
Resilience
Parents who are emotionally resilient are able to maintain a positive
attitude, creatively solve problems, and effectively rise to challenges
in their lives — and they are less likely to abuse or neglect their
children. If parents have experienced violence or abuse and neglect
themselves, they need different role models, encouragement and advice on
alternative ways to raise their children in order to improve their own
resilience.
Early Care and Education programs
can do this by setting aside space for parents and offering a welcoming
atmosphere. They can receive training in developing trusting
relationships and make sure there is ample time and opportunity for
those relationships to flourish. They can offer mental health
consultants when parents need them and watch for early signs of distress
and respond with encouragement and support.
strong families
safe children
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Children's Social & Emotional Development