Family Support Line - For times when parenting gets rough
303 695-7996 (metro Denver, 10 - 10 daily)
1 877-695-7996 (statewide, toll-free)

Consejos para Familias - Para cuando el cuidado de nuestros hijos es dificil
1 -866-527-3264 (statewide, toll-free, hours vary)

Encourage
See the good and build on strength to enhance self-esteem

Listen & Talk
Use reflective listening - listen, hear the feeling repeat what you heard
Use "I" messages

Understand Your Child's Needs
The need to FEEL loved and valued
The developmental needs of specific age

Use Natural Consequences
Teach by offering choices
Always follow through
No spanking does not mean no discipline
Discipline is not punishment

Set Limits
Respect and value each other
Think about what you share
Children learn by observing how you set your own limits: know when to say "no" to them and others
Avoid power struggles by choosing your battles

Care for yourself
Remember, you can meet your child's needs best when you care for yourself