Hood County for Healthy Children

Hood County for Healthy Children is dedicated to helping the families in Hood County develop and practice healthy parenting practices. We know that being a parent or caregiver is stressful and you can’t do it alone.

Below are some helpful links and resources.

• Parent Cafés are free and held in your community. Sessions are designed to help you take care of yourself, raise healthy children and build strong relationships with your kids. Get more information on upcoming Parent Cafés.
• For normal, healthy infants crying is a very common occurrence, especially during the first 12 weeks of life. Between 2 and 6 weeks of age a baby’s crying steadily increases and can put a lot of strain on parents. There is a concept called the Period of PURPLE Crying aimed at educating parents on why this crying is normal infant behavior. Click here to learn more.
• Child abuse is one of the most uncomfortable topics to discuss. But it is certainly one of the most important. Prevention begins with awareness, and that means understanding what abuse is, what the signs of abuse are, and what actions to take. Click here to learn more.