Parenting can be hard, and it is even more difficult during times of stress and uncertainty. It’s important for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves and build their resilience to weather difficult times. With the stress of the past year – financially, emotionally, and socially – many parents might feel like they have reached their breaking point. And research has shown `that isolation or limited social connections for parents are risk factors that can result in higher rates of child abuse and neglect.
One way that parents can care for themselves and better care for their children is by growing their knowledge of parenting and childhood development. SafeCare Colorado, a program of Northwest Colorado Health, is a free, voluntary program that works with parents to build a solid foundation supporting children’s growth during key development years.