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7.01.2024
CELEBRATING PARENTS: National Parents Day is July 28
July is well-known for celebrating the independence of our great nation but did you know that in 1994, Congress unanimously passed “The Parents’ Day Resolution” establishing the fourth Sunday of July as a perennial day of commemoration?
According to Parent’s Day, on this day each year, throughout the nation in almost every state, community leaders organize Parents’ Day events to honor parents, celebrate teamwork in raising children, and support the role of parental guidance in building a strong, stable society.
First 5 Nevada also recognizes that it takes a community to ensure our kids and their families are safe, supported and able to reach their potential.
On the Parent and Family Support page of the website, parents can find:
- Temporary financial assistance
- Educational resources to help bond with your child
- Help for families children with special needs
- A kinship navigator for grandparents and other family members who are raising children of others
- Training programs for parents.
Parent training and education programs are designed to support parents in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively fulfill their roles as caregivers and educators for their children.
These programs typically offer various resources, workshops, classes, and interventions aimed at enhancing parenting practices and promoting child development. Parent training and education programs can take various forms, including in-person workshops, online courses, home visits, and written materials.
They are offered through schools, nonprofit organizations, healthcare facilities, and social service agencies. These programs aim to empower parents with the knowledge and skills they need to create supportive and nurturing environments that foster their children's growth and development.
Some of the programs and services available to help parents are:
A series of free, valuable programs designed to assist parents in becoming more effective in raising their children.
The Children's Cabinet offers a range of parenting classes designed to empower parents with the information and tools necessary for caring and successful child-rearing. These classes cover a variety of topics, from creating positive routines to teaching personal responsibility and managing misbehavior. They also address specialized areas such as cooperative parenting post-divorce, building a child's courage and self-esteem, and understanding the impact of toxic stress on child development. Offered both in-person and online, these free sessions are led by experienced instructors and provide practical strategies for all aspects of parenting.
Parent University offers workshops to help families build upon skills, knowledge and support systems to promote student success.
Play and Learn is a program geared toward parents and caregivers who care for young children 5 years and younger. The goal is to teach how to bolster the development of a child by learning from each other and early childhood experts. Parents and caregivers can expect to build friendships, bond with others, and have fun during the weekly two-hour sessions. The program creates planned interactions for caregivers and their children to do together that include brain-building activities, conversation, yoga, songs, dance and play time so kids can practice skills through a series of 6 sessions.
Renown Hospital offers a range of childbirth classes to help expecting parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy and childbirth. These classes, taught by certified childbirth educators and doulas, cover essential topics such as labor and delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and pain management. Designed to empower parents these classes provide a supportive environment to learn and practice various ways to ensure a safe and positive birth experience. The program includes a variety of options, including Baby and Family Suites Tours, Breathing & Relaxation Techniques, and a comprehensive Pregnancy and Birth series, along with additional resources like Infant CPR and Newborn Care classes.
The Family Engagement Department provides current and future CCSD families with valuable resources and learning opportunities to support student achievement from Pre-K through 12th grade. Families are invited to join us at one of our 12 Family Engagement Centers for interactive early childhood workshops with students ages 3-5 to build school readiness skills. Additional resources include English classes for adults, Rosetta Stone licenses, family learning workshops on a variety of topics, and on-demand videos designed to support family wellness. All services are free, open to the public, and offered in English and Spanish.
Candelen’s Kith and Kin program provides support for parents, family (kin), friend, and neighbor (kith) providers in Nevada. With the program, you'll acquire new skills and proven strategies, equipping you to enrich your daily interactions with the children under your care at home. Covering areas such as child development, safety, behavior, nutrition, and more, the groups empower you to give children the best possible start in life. Additionally, the program provides child care during sessions and offers educational toys, free car seats, and portable cribs.
See what you qualify for today! It only takes 5 minutes!
Do you know of an amazing parent? Nominate them for Parent of the Year!
If you know of a parent who fits this description, honor them with a nomination:
- Exemplifies qualities of sacrificial love
- Has overcome major obstacles (emotional, physical, financial, etc.) to provide for the personal development and happiness of children.
- Exhibits qualities of personal moral virtue and/or religious commitment
- Has a noteworthy record of contributions to the family in the larger community.
Nominations will be forwarded to the Parents’ Day Selection Committee of the state in which the nominees reside. Please complete this form and submit it no later than Friday, July 12, 2024.
Congratulations to Pastor Kristopher & Paster Melissa Dahir from Sparks, Nevada, who were Parent of the Year finalists in 2022!
