Kansas Parents as Teachers Association

10/04/2026

A few things we’re leaving behind this week 🧡🍁

And after a week when the news has felt particularly heavy, this reminder feels important. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you don’t care about what’s happening in the world. You’re allowed to step away from your phone, rest, find something that brings you joy, and protect a little bit of your peace.

You don’t have to wait until everything is resolved, everyone else is happy, or you finally feel ready to enjoy your life.

Put down what isn’t yours to carry. Be a little kinder to yourself. And make room for something good today 🧡🍂

10/03/2026

"George como persona; es un gran ser humano que siempre esta dispuesto a escuchar a las familias pero sobre todo a las madres para mi el es un gran amigo un sicologo que se a ganado mi confianza para poder hablar sobre cualquier cosa q me pase aveces las madres ocupamos solo eso tener alguin de confianza con quien hablar de tu dia y te entienda.la comunidad de padres comodos maestro: gracias por reconocer el trabajo que George hace en la comunidad. Gracias!!”

Excerpt from National Home Visitor of the Year Nomination for George Vega
USD #202, Kansas

10/03/2026

Attention Early Childhood Professionals and Caregivers,
Fit and Healthy Kids is a multi-state collaborative that K-State Extension is a part of to bring FREE continuing education hours. Child Care Providers--each training is approved by the state (Cape) for one hour.

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

Sometimes the voice in your head is far harsher than anything you would ever say to someone you care about.

“I can’t do this.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“I messed everything up.”
“Everyone else is doing better than me.”
“I should be able to handle this.”

When thoughts like these show up again and again, they can start to feel like facts. But a thought is not automatically the truth.
Changing the way you talk to yourself does not mean pretending everything is fine or forcing yourself to “think positive.” It means finding words that are fairer, kinder and more useful.

“I can’t do this” can become “What’s one part of this I can handle?”
“I messed up” can become “What matters is what I do next.”
“I’ll never get through this” can become “I don’t have to figure out everything today.”

Sometimes that small shift is enough to help you move from feeling stuck to taking one small step forward.

Which sentence on the poster do you most need to replace in your own head?

💜 Save this for a difficult day, or share it with someone who is far kinder to everyone else than they are to themselves.

FREE CHANGE THE WAY YOU TALK TO YOURSELF SELF-TALK POSTER

LIKE the photo and comment "TALK" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

10/02/2026

Family Resource Centers are welcoming places in your community where families can find support close to home. They're designed to help with everyday needs, with many offering free or low-cost services for parents, caregivers, and children.

Whether you’re looking for support, information, or just a place to start, your local Family Resource Center is here to help.

⭐ allinforkansaskids.org/families/support/

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

In just ten minutes, you and your child can create an action album. Go through the camera roll on your phone with your child to find actions shots you have taken of your child, moving them into one album, titled “Action.” Talk about what your child is doing in each picture, focusing on the verbs (the action words).

Once those photos are all in the “Action” album, go through each photo again. Ask your child to describe what he or she is doing in the photo. Take turns going through the photos and describing the actions.

Submitted by: Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP

10/01/2026

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Support is available 24/7.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support for pregnant women, mothers, and their families.

Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with a trained counselor who can listen, provide support, and connect you with resources.

Please share! Someone in your community may need to know this resource is available.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

10/01/2026