Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns

Scientific evidence shows the harm of spanking; these resources can help parents as they break generational patterns and heal, strengthen their relationships with their children and learn new ways to raise their children with calm, love and connection. Note: much better societal support for parents is needed - and research shows it is effective. 

Anti-Racism and Countering Extremist Hate

Family and Home Network is committed to continually learning about and practicing anti-racism.

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Parenting Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns
April 15, 2020

Stress & Resilience - Watch & Discuss Together

With a focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic, trauma expert Dr. Bruce D. Perry has made a series of short (20 min) videos. He explains stress, distress and how the pattern of stress can determine whether stress is destructive (sensitizing) or positive (resilience building).

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns
April 4, 2020

Parenting through Tough Times

Robbyn Peters Bennett moderates a warm, supportive and informative conversation about parenting through these tough times.

Parenting Difficulties, Illness, Death Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns

Scientific evidence shows the harm of spanking, yelling and shaming. The following resources can help parents as they break generational patterns and heal, strengthen their relationships with their children and learn new ways to raise their children with calm, love and connection.

Note: much better societal support for parents is needed - and research shows it is effective. 

Parent well-being is a crucial factor in child well-being. Help is available for all kinds of difficulties.

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns
October 4, 2002

Table Talk

Talk may be cheap...

But when it comes to teaching kids to eat right, what you say can really influence what your kids do. And doing (not knowing) is the key to teaching kids to eat right.

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns Child Development