Rising living costs and other economic factors have caused many caregivers to work longer and harder hours. These and other changes in society have served to distance children from traditional support mechanisms, and created new and more complex challenges for parents and other caregivers. The Ad Council Report also provided many valuable suggestions about where caregivers can turn for support, information, and other resources. Below is a partial list of some parenting resources. Books on Parenting.
Parents can draw on a number of resources to help their children get a head start in school.
In addition to reading with their children daily, they can look into free reading programs that may be offered at local libraries and schools. Other organizations can help as well. By volunteering with children, or at least encouraging children to volunteer, caregivers can help foster a sense of responsibility and concern for others. Parenting education programs. Parents and caregivers who want more formal training should check to see whether any local community organizations sponsor free parenting classes.