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Care for self and others

Kind words to say

A developmental affirmation is a positive message that you can give to another person, or yourself. The affirmation messages can give hope and direction by helping us care for others and ourselves. Developmental affirmations are especially helpful for people who are going through changes that lead to stress and uncertainty.

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Words that help: Affirmations for any age, every stage

Read the free e-book with  affirmations that cover many stages of life. This book is written in a question-and-answer format bringing all of the information to one place. 

Text message support

Parents and caregivers can sign-up to receive two text messages a week throughout the school year on topics of health and nutrition, kind words to say, parenting and school engagement, mental health and well-being,  and finances. 

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U Got This: Text message support for parents and caregivers

Sign up to receive free supportive text messages for parents and caregivers of children birth to 18 years of age. 

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¡Usted puede!- Mensajes de texto para padres y guardianes

 Estos mensajes de texto están diseñados para apoyarlo a usted y su familia a tomar una gran cantidad y variedad de decisiones diarias relacionadas con la crianza de sus hijos. 

Reviewed in 2022

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