April is annually observed across the nation as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Chicago Children's Museum distributes positive parenting information throughout April to its visitors and hosts a resource table at the museum during free family nights each Thursday in April. Winning posters will be used in Illinois Parents Anonymous' positive parenting calendar. Anonymous self-help groups currently meet throughout the state. These groups offer immediate support to any parent who finds himself or herself feeling frustrated or angry too often.
Children learn to build their self-esteem in companion groups.
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