Positive Parenting Awareness Month.
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution designates January 2026 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in California. It recognizes the significant impact of parenting on children’s well-being and acknowledges the challenges faced by families due to economic pressures and increasing stress. The resolution highlights the importance of supporting parents and families through education, resources, and community initiatives, referencing existing efforts like the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health. It calls for continued investment in programs that promote family mental wellness and strengthen parental support networks.
Key provisions
- Designates January 2026 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the importance of parenting for children’s health and development.
- Acknowledges challenges faced by parents, including economic pressures and stress.
- References the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on parental stress.
- Highlights the need for increased investment in parenting education and support programs.
- Connects positive parenting to reduced rates of depression and ACEs.
- References the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health and the need for prioritizing family mental wellness.
- Calls for continued support for family support networks through budgetary decisions.
Who is affected
- Parents and caregivers in California
- Children and youth in California
- Families in California
- Nonprofit organizations
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Primary sponsor
Ávila Farías
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