In partnership with First Five California, Stronger Starts is a program designed for parents, caregivers, and early childcare providers who support children from birth to age 5. This content offers practical tools to promote and maintain safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments—key factors linked to lifelong health outcomes. Through self-reflection questions and scenario-based learning, learners are guided to plan how to apply strategies in a way that respects both the adult and the child.
- This program is available in English, Spanish, and for English Language Learners
- This program takes about 5-6 hours to complete.
- Each course features a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Each course takes an hour or less to complete.
Course 1: Parenting Tools
Learn four quick parenting tools to put into practice today: taking a pause, call and response, special time, and the benefits of a routine.
Course 2: Keeping Calm in Challenging Situations
Caregiving is challenging. Learn tools for you and your child to stay calm in difficult moments.
Course 3: Connecting with Your Child
Your love and care are so important for a child’s growth. Learn the health benefits of your love and affection and tools to share more moments of brain-boosting connection.
Course 4: Building Community
Consider the people in your life and resources available that can support with caregiving.
Course 5: Teaching Your Child New Skills
A child is learning new things every day. Learn tools to help a child build skills to face life’s challenges.
Course 6: Managing Power Struggles
As a child learns and grows, they will test the rules. Learn tools to respond consistently in challenging situations.