Parenting & 2024 New Year's Resolutions: Children Often Mirror Their Parents Habits
New Year's resolutions are often aimed at improving bad habits - whether making plans for a better diet and nutrition, or a regular fitness plan, to reduced screen time vs. more time outdoors in nature. One of the key responsibilities of a healthy parent is to role model good habits that lead to day-to-day productivity and success vs. bad habits that are counter-productive or unproductive. Whether teaching good habits like the importance of dental hygiene and brushing your teeth twice a day to the benefits of drinking water vs. sugary drinks/sodas, there are so many ways parents can teach children new and healthy habits. New Year's resolutions are a great way to get the ball rolling, so to speak.
Below are some some articles and resources to inspire your ideas for new and healthy habits for the whole family.
New Year's Resolutions That Will Benefit the Whole Family in 2024
https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2136271/family-new-years-resolutions-2/
9 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
https://www.verywellfamily.com/9-habits-of-highly-effective-parents-4058242
Passing Healthy Habits Onto Your Children
https://familydoctor.org/kids-passing-on-healthy-habits-to-your-children/
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY IS JANUARY 15TH
Martin Luther King day is observed the 3rd Monday in January. It is a federal holiday established in 1983 after years of activism and advocacy by Dr. King supporters. MLK Day is a day to celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was a leading spokesperson for non-violent activism during the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in state and federal laws. He is remembered for his message of equality, justice and social unity. MLK Jr. Park, located adjacent to the Henry Street Settlement historic headquarters at 265 Henry Street, NY, NY was established in 1993 and is free and open to the public. Come visit!
How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day 2024?
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day can be done in various meaningful ways that honor Dr. King’s legacy and promote his ideals. Here are some ways to celebrate:
Attend Commemorative Events: Many communities organize parades, lectures, and other events that celebrate Dr. King’s life and message.
Engage in Community Service: Participate in volunteer activities or service projects that benefit your community, aligning with Dr. King’s commitment to social justice.
Educational Activities: Learn more about the civil rights movement and Dr. King’s work through books, documentaries, or visits to relevant museums and historical sites.
Reflect on Social Justice: Take time to reflect on the progress made in the fight for civil rights and consider how you can contribute to a more just society.
Spread Awareness: Share Dr. King’s messages of equality, love, and nonviolence on social media to inspire others.
REFERENCE: AwarenessDays.com
REMINDER: TODDLER TUESDAYS IS BACK!
Our Parent Center is again offering our weekly IN-PERSON drop-in structured activity and socialization group for parents and toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Bring your child and take part in circle time, arts and crafts, songs and more with other parents and children. This group is facilitated by our Parent Center Social Worker Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW. Come join the fun and get to know our Parent Center community! The group meets from 10:30-11:30 AM at the 269 Henry Street Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center Parent Center located on the 3rd floor. Email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org or call Annie at 646.629.9668 for more information and to register.
Upcoming Parenting Groups
We are currently enrolling parents for our next round(s) of Parenting Neurodivergent Children and Parenting Discoveries scheduled to start in mid-February 2024. Email ParentCenter@henrystreet.org to request information on how to refer your client or how to enroll if you are a parent. Our groups offer a Parenting Certificate for ACS/Family Court involved parents when attendance and participation guidelines are met. Space is limited and enrollments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are also offering short-term free and confidential 1-1 parenting support services to parents of children ages 0-18 (4-8 weeks) and 1-time parenting consultations.
JANUARY 2024 PARENT CENTER WORKSHOPS
During the month of January, our Parent Center will continue to offer 1-time workshops on a range of parenting topics online at Zoom, facilitated by licensed social work and mental health staff. See topics and Zoom registration links below. All workshops are FREE and open to the public.
NOTE: Workshops are held online via ZOOM. Participants need to access the ZOOM App on their phone, computer, or other device to participate. For more information about how to download and use Zoom, click here. Workshops require pre-registration. Please see topics, dates, times and registration links below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Participants requesting a Parenting Workshop Certificate will need to arrive no later than 15 minutes after the start of the workshop. For more information please call 212.471.2400 x1831 or email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
What is ADHD & Positive Behavior Management Techniques: This workshop provides a brief overview of what ADHD is and how it affects behaviors in children. Several positive behavior management techniques are discussed in order to provide support to children and their parents.
Workshop Facilitator: Qiqi Liang, LMHC
When: Thursday, January 11th at 12 PM EST
Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma for Parents: Learn the signs of burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma, ways to practice self-care and seek help.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW
When: Friday, January 12th at 2PM EST
Effective Communication Techniques: Learn effective ways to communicate with the people in your life and advocate for you and your children.
Workshop Facilitator: Qiqi Liang, LMHC
When: Thursday, January 18th at 12 PM EST
Building Self-Esteem and Positive Body Image in Children and Teens: Develop a further understanding of how self-esteem and body image develop in children and ways you can promote self-esteem and body image in your children and teens.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Friday, January 19th at 2 PM EST
Creating Healthy and Healing Boundaries in Your Life: This workshop will discuss boundaries and the importance of implementing healthy boundaries.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LMSW
When: Friday, January 26th at 2 PM EST
Baby’s First Year: Learn all about baby’s development in the first year, baby care basics, feeding and sleep.
Workshop Facilitator: Qiqi Liang, LMHC
When: Tuesday, January 30th at 10 AM EST
In fall 2020, our Parent Center MOVED to the newly renovated Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center - an historic firehouse - located at 269 Henry Street, New York, NY, 10002. Other supportive services available at the Neighborhood Center include benefits screenings/case management, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, referrals for outpatient mental health services, employment, legal/financial counseling, enrollment in affordable health insurance, and more.
Call 212.471.2400 x1831 or email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you online or in-person in the year ahead!
With gratitude, perseverance and hope,
Henry Street Settlement
Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center/Parent Center Team
Ashley Young, MSW, LCSW - Program Director
Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW - Parent Center Social Worker
Qiqi Liang, LMHC, Parent Center Mental Health Counselor
Sicheng (Peko) Wang - MSW (C)
https://www.henrystreet.org/programs/primary-behaviorial-health/parent-center/
