Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), also known as Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), is one of the most devastating forms of child abuse, often resulting in lifelong…
The resources highlighted below can help further your knowledge and emphasize the important role child- and family-serving professionals play in working alongside families to address…
This blog post serves as a companion resource to CalTrin’s Trauma, Parenting, and Challenging Behaviors (School-Age) self-paced course. The course was adapted from the CalTrin-hosted…
Purposeful parenting centers around parents and caregivers being active and engaged and building strong, positive, and functional families. Discover resources to promote purposeful parenting year…
Becoming a parent or caregiver is a life-changing experience that can be filled with equal amounts of excitement, joy, love, fear, anxiety, and sadness. We…
Father, Dad, Pop, Papa. No matter which term is used, fathers and father figures are incredibly important influencers in a child’s life. Research shows that…
Positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development. This post highlights resources that promote positive early childhood mental health.
Building on the discussion and resources shared in CalTrin’s child development blog series, this post explores the features of temperament, emotional regulation, and attachment styles…
First established by Parents Anonymous® in 2000, National Parent Leadership Month® is a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate parents who serve as strong advocates…
1 in 5 parents believe their child has unrealistic expectations for the holiday season, while 1 in 4 parents feel they have unrealistic expectations of…
A growing body of research has demonstrated the strong link between young children’s social-emotional competence and their cognitive development, language skills, mental health, and school…
Childhood development is a process that every child goes through. It involves learning and mastering skills like walking, talking, skipping, and tying shoes. Children learn…