Healthy Families

Healthy families are built on safe, stable, nurturing relationships and communities. They create relationships and spaces where children feel loved, supported and heard. 

This toolkit encourages parents, family members, and the community to navigate challenges together and build a foundation for lifelong well-being. 

The toolkit provides sample posts focusing on messages to:

Connect with Get Parenting Tips on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the Get Parenting Tips website for more helpful resources.

Family posing for a photo in front of a house.

Sample Social Media Posts

Hashtags: #ThrivingFamilies #HealthyFamilies #HealthyRelationships #StrongParents #GetParentingTips

Parents and Caregivers

  • Regular communication helps children feel safe. Check in with your child each day to see how he or she is feeling. Learn more tips for developing strong parent-child relationships here: tinyurl.com/5ParChiGPT
  • Your parent-child relationship forms the foundation for how your child experiences the world. Learn how to make it a positive one here: tinyurl.com/5ParChiGPT
  • Guiding your child’s behavior is a process parents learn as they go. Find strategies here: tinyurl.com/PositivePar
  • Asking for parenting help is the first step in getting the tools you need. There are many groups who can provide support. Find them here: tinyurl.com/NotAloneGPT
  • Be the best parent to your child with these helpful self-care tips: tinyurl.com/SelfCareTipsGPT 

Extended Family

  • Remind family members you are there to help. Learn more about building healthy relationships here: tinyurl.com/RelationshipsGPT
  • You can be a big help to parents by offering to run errands or take care of household tasks. Learn more tips to build supportive relationships here: tinyurl.com/RelationshipsGPT
  • Remind children in your life that you are proud of them. It can make a big difference. Learn more here:  
    tinyurl.com/ConfidentChildGPT  

Community

  • Everyone has a role when it comes to helping families in their community. Use this website to connect parents to helpful resources: earlychildhood.texas.gov
  • Families thrive when their community supports them! Learn how you can help strengthen families: tinyurl.com/FamSupGPT
  • All families can use support from their community to thrive. Find local support here: tinyurl.com/LocalSupportGPT

Sample Images

Right click and save to download. Download all Healthy Families social graphics (ZIP).

 

Father and son hugging.
Mom and daughter talking to each other.
Mom and young daughter drawing silly pictures and laughing.
Mom and daughter hugging while sitting down with a woman patting the daughter on the back.
Boy is holding a basketball while his father hugs him.
Family posing in front of a house.

What services are available in your county?

Click the Find Local Support button to find Family Support Services programs in your county.

Find Local Support