In this day and age of constant connectivity, encouraging mental stimulation and activity in our children is more important than ever. Therefore, parents and teachers should encourage children to exercise their brains in a fun and enjoyable way, even though there is...
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Writing Skills: A Parent’s Guide for School Success
Making sure that children do well in school and don’t struggle with their tasks is important for their education. While teachers take the biggest role in educating students, parents also need to actively participate to help their children. While you cannot take over...
Q&A with Leslie Priscilla of LatinX Parenting
What is Chancla Culture? How does it relate to Adverse Childhood Effects (ACEs), and why is it so important that we acknowledge this harm so that our communities can find healing? Chancla Culture is the totality of punitive, violence-based, authoritarian dynamics that...
Seeking Sponsorship Partners
As we look toward 2023, American Society for the Positive Care of Children is looking for sponsors and partners who want to make a big difference in the lives of children! American SPCC is committed to providing life-changing resources to families across the globe. We...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and How You Can Celebrate It.
Martin Luther King Day is a US National holiday that is observed annually on the third Monday of January, with this year's holiday falling on January 16th, 2023. This is observed in remembrance of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a...
5 Resolutions for 2023 to Make Your Parenting More Positive
A New Year can mean changes to our daily habits, schedules or mental health practices. However, as we emerge into 2023 what if you resolved to be the parent you have always dreamed? This decision could impact your family for years to come, while bringing with it the...
American SPCC is Pleased to Announce…
We at American SPCC are pleased to announce that we have been named one of the Top-Rated Nonprofits by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. What is GreatNonprofits? GreatNonprofits is the largest donation...
3 Proven Ways Parents Can Lower Holiday Stress and Increase Joy
Holiday stress is real for many of us--and it can come crashing down our chimneys with reliable predictability. According to Harvard Medical School, 62% of adults experience "very" or "somewhat" elevated holiday stress levels (source). One of the top holiday...
The Impact of ACEs with Miss South Central Wisconsin
I remember sitting down on my couch and pulling a pillow on my lap. I was playing with the tassels to try and distract myself. I pushed the pillow against my lips to try and hide my face but I still wanted to make eye contact with my dad. Tears were streaming down my...
Opening Connectedness with Your Adoptee Through Transparency
Here’s one thing I know for sure: every human being wants to belong. We’re wired for connection and relationship. We want to feel seen, heard, and understood. We desire belonging within family, community, and within ourselves. Nothing severs the opportunity for...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Telemedicine for Kids
Getting your child dressed and out of the house can be a challenge in the best of times, and even more so when they’re sick and need to see a doctor. You can make things easier with telemedicine. If you’ve never seen a doctor online before, you might be pleasantly...
American SPCC Celebrates Giving Tuesday!
This Tuesday, Nov 29th, is the Global Day of Giving, otherwise known as Giving Tuesday! We hope you will consider giving to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children’s mission. American SPCC knows that understanding Positive Parenting changes families and...