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Honoring Dad

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Honoring Mom

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A teen sitting on a couch, smiling as she writes in a journal at home with guidance from ConnectionPlus resources.

Connecting with Teens through Shared Journaling

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A young boy sitting at a table with two adults, smiling and engaging in a positive, caring conversation. Bright natural light and a warm atmosphere suggest a safe, nurturing environment.

Understanding Childhood Sexual Development: A Shame-Free Guide for Parents

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Two people sit closely together on a couch, with one adult-sized person beside a child-sized person in a calm indoor setting.

From Bathtime to Big Talks: Everyday Ways to Teach Kids About Their Bodies

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Two individuals sit side by side on a bed in a softly lit bedroom, facing a window. A bookshelf filled with books, a small table, and a round pillow are visible in the room.

Listening to the Adoptee’s Voice – Creating Space for Hard Truths This Adoption Awareness Month

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Adult standing beside a child at a kitchen table while the child writes in an open notebook.

Mastering the Chaos: Navigating Parenting with the Circle of Control

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An adult sits beside another person on a couch, gently placing a hand on the person’s head while the person holds a smartphone.

Dr. Bruce Perry’s Concept of Regulate, Relate, and Reason

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A child wearing a backpack walks outdoors along a sidewalk near a white fence, with two additional individuals walking behind. Trees and greenery appear in the background.

Back to School Advocacy

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A group of individuals sit together on outdoor steps, each using a smartphone during their free time.

Screen Time: Summer Parenting Tips to Help You Manage

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An adult sits in bed reading a book to two young children who are seated close on either side. A small light on the wall illuminates the cozy nighttime setting, and a stuffed animal is visible near one of the children.

Tossing, Turning, and Counting Sheep!

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Adoption Granted! Now What?

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An adult and a young child are on the floor together with colored pencils, engaging in an art activity in a living room setting.

Bridging the Gap: How to Improve Birth Family Visits

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A child running outdoors along a grassy path surrounded by trees, wearing a plaid shirt and shorts, moving energetically through a bright natural setting.

Three Questions for Teaching Self-Regulation

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How to Respond to PSB

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A graphic with three speech bubbles above the text ‘Healthy Conversations: Sex and Sexuality.’ At the bottom is the ConnectionPlus.care logo.

Healthy Conversations: Sex and Sexuality

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Creating Safe and Respectful Boundaries: Body Boundary Conversation Starters

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Body Safety Coloring Page

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Graphic titled ‘Circle of Connection’ showing three circular icons resembling suns. Each sun is labeled beneath: ‘None’ with a pale red sun, ‘Some’ with an orange sun, and ‘Most’ with a yellow sun. The ConnectionPlus.care logo appears at the bottom.

Circles of Control

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A graphic displaying two illustrated conversation‑prompt cards labeled “Table Topics for Connection,” featuring example questions such as “If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would they be?” and “If your pets could talk, what would they say?” with the ConnectionPlus.care logo beneath the title.

Table Topics For Connection

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Illustration of a father sitting with two children beside the words “Honoring My Dad” and the ConnectionPlus logo.

Honoring Dad

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Graphic showing a card that reads: ‘Instead of: How was school today? Try This: I wonder what your favorite part of your day was.’ To the right, the text says ‘Changing Worries Into Wonder.’ At the bottom is the ConnectionPlus.care logo.

Transforming Worries into Wonders: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

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Illustrated cards labeled “QUIPS: Quick Parenting Phrases” featuring short supportive parenting statements, displayed alongside the large title “QUIPS: Quick Parenting Phrases” and the ConnectionPlus.care logo.

QUIPS – Quick Parenting Phrases

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A child running along a sunlit outdoor path surrounded by green grass and softly lit trees, wearing a plaid shirt and shorts.

Honoring Mom

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Three circular icons displaying simple line‑drawn faces—sad, happy, and neutral—above the title “Teaching Self‑Regulation,” with the ConnectionPlus.care logo beneath the text.

One Activity to Teach Self-Regulation

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