{"id":59360,"date":"2025-08-12T14:39:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/?post_type=first-things&#038;p=59360"},"modified":"2026-03-11T04:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:57:55","slug":"encouraging-positive-parenting","status":"publish","type":"first-things","link":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/es\/first-things\/encouraging-positive-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Big Feelings: Encouraging positive parenting for every family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>About Managing Big Feelings<\/b>: T<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his blog is part of the Managing Big Feelings video series, featuring expert insight about hitting, biting, sharing and tantrums from an infant and early childhood mental health specialist, Tiffany Stenson, MC, IMH-E.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parenting comes with moments of joy, frustration and everything in between. Encouraging <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/resources\/positive-parenting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive parenting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means focusing on kindness toward yourself as much as toward your child. The way you speak to yourself influences your parenting style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mua9cwMrLGU\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you practice self-kindness, you create a calmer, more supportive environment at home. Giving yourself empathy on hard days helps you stay grounded and patient. It also models for your child how to treat themselves with compassion when they face challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Why self-encouragement is important<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your words to yourself matter as much as your words to your child. If you\u2019re telling yourself \u201cI\u2019m failing\u201d or \u201cI can\u2019t do this,\u201d it can add stress and make parenting feel harder. Instead, try messages like \u201cI\u2019m learning\u201d or \u201cI did my best today.\u201d Positive self-talk helps you stay confident, flexible and open to problem-solving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mua9cwMrLGU?si=cVjleSEyxQJbt9ni\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modeling this kind of encouragement is one of the best ways to teach your child how to manage their own big feelings. They see you handle mistakes with patience, celebrate small wins and keep trying \u2014 and they learn to do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Parenting for your unique child<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/first-things\/positive-parenting-what-makes-your-child-unique\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child is different<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What works for one child may not work for another, and your parenting should reflect your child\u2019s individual needs. Paying attention to their personality, interests and challenges can help you adjust your approach. This flexibility not only helps your child thrive but also reduces frustration for you as a parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Arizona resources for parent support<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to do it alone. First Things First funds programs and services to help you in your parenting journey:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swhd.org\/programs\/health-and-development\/birth-to-five-helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth to Five Helpline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Free support for parents and caregivers of young children at 1-877-705-KIDS (5437).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swhd.org\/training\/smart-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Mental health consultation for early care and education providers to support children\u2019s emotional well-being. Talk to your child care provider for support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/program-types\/family-resource-centers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Resource Centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Connect with other parents and caregivers to build your support network in this community space.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Encouraging positive parenting starts with being kind to yourself. 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