Resources for Caretakers
YOU are worthy of care and support.
While these resources are specifically meant for parents and caretakers, know that you also deserve all of the different types of support available on every part of this website. ALL of these resources are for you and your well-being, not only those that pertain to your parenting or caretaking.
Family interactions and roles
Setting routines to reduce stress and increase family harmony
NAMI Family Support Group: Free support group
NAMI Basics: A way to train yourself about the impact mental health conditions can have on you and your family
Stress Management
Stress management for parents: (a list of ways to recognize stress and important ways to attend to one’s own basic physical and emotional needs)
Parenting Stress: 12 evidence-based tips for making life better
Four Ways New Moms Can Get Through the Rest of the Pandemic: Suggestions for stress relief, fostering community, and physical well-being
CrisisLogger, a community research initiative collecting messages from parents, educators and frontline professionals: share feelings you have about your life and hear from others
Four Mindful Alternatives to Meditation for the Whole Family
30 Mindfulness Activities for Parents to Help You Relax and Focus on the Present
Emotional care and learning for children
Difficult racial dynamics in our country and world can create an environment that feels uncomfortable, painful and/or frustrating. Part of structural care is noticing the impact of these issues and taking steps to navigate them skillfully for ourselves and our families
The administration wants to hear from you
Share your thoughts about additional resources for parents and caretakers on campus in this form (also available at https://forms.gle/yFsNY6gkFS6SQG9w5)