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Children's Protection Program: Resources

Educational Materials

Videos

It's common for parents of newborns to experience fatigue, stress, anxiety and frustration as part of the parenting process.

Through the unscripted insights and comments of real-life couples with newborn babies, these 5-minute videos urge parents to "have a plan" to help them prepare for these inevitable emotions so that when they occur, they are able to keep their children safe.

The videos also provide a checklist of resources from child health advocates intended to reduce a parent's stress level during peak crying times and a list of discussion questions to help guide a productive conversation after watching the video.

Copies of Have A Plan/Tenga Un Plan are available for $18 (available in VHS/DVD formats). A combined DVD format is also available featuring both the English and Spanish versions for $30.

Copies can be ordered by visiting the Department of Printing website.

For additional information contact Children's Protection Program at (206) 987-2194.

  • Watch the video "Have A Plan" (English)
    Get tips and insight from real-life couples of newborn babies on how to handle the stress and emotions of being a parent so that you can keep your baby safe.
  • Vea el video "Tenga Un Plan" (En Español)
    Parejas de la vida real que acaban de tener un bebé comparten sus experiencias y le dan consejos sobre cómo prepararse para reducer el estrés y las emociones que traen consigo tener un hijo, para que usted mantenga a su bebé seguro.
  • Watch the video "Have A Plan For Teens" (English)
    This new video tackles the subject of Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention from a teen's point of view. Real-life teen parents share their experiences on how they raise their babies and cope with the frustration of a crying child.

Print

  • The children in your care (PDF 67KB)
    Print and leave with caretakers important phone numbers and information about your child.
  • Discipline: when problems arise (PDF 146KB)
    Guidelines for positive discipline: communication, distraction and redirection, when to ignore, consequences and time-outs.
  • Discipline booklist (PDF 71KB)
    Lists information on books about discipline.
  • Keeping families safe (PDF 63KB) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    A list that explains the emotional needs of a child who has violence in their family. Covers feelings, safety and security and support systems. Includes a list of people and places that can offer more help to families in violent situations.
  • Stress Management (PDF 273KB) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    When a child is sick or hurt, a parent can easily get angered or upset. This "how to" flyer gives ways to manage your stress at home or in the hospital. Covers signs of stress, things you can say or do instantly to relieve anxiety and how to get help.
  • Shaken baby syndrome prevention - never shake a baby (PDF 317KB) (Spanish)
    Helps parents create a plan for when your baby cries and you become frustrated. Gives baby calming tips and signs of shaken baby syndrome.
  • What children need to hear from the survivor (PDF 259KB) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    A one page flyer listing things your child should hear from the survivor of domestic violence. Emphasizes that the violence is not the child's fault. Includes a list of people and places that can help families in violent situations.

Web Resources