Better Birth Outcomes Program
Are you pregnant or a new mom living in Kendall County? The Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) Program offers free support and guidance for qualifying pregnant and postpartum families from pregnancy through your baby’s first 6 months. Participants receive personalized support, education, and connections to helpful community resources.
Healthy Kids Day Resources Now Available for Families!
Thank you to everyone who joined PAASSS at Healthy Kids Day 2026 at the Fox Valley Family YMCA! We had a wonderful time connecting with families from across Grundy and Kendall Counties and sharing fun, healthy ideas to support children’s wellness and learning.
Guiding Your Child’s Curiosity
Young children are curious and actively explore the world. This curiosity and exploration may look like inappropriate behavior when they do not follow directions from adults or touch items they should not.
Holiday Stress Affects Children Too
As we approach the holidays, many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends and sharing in the joys of the season. However, for some, the holiday season can be quite stressful. Here are some tips that may help parents relieve holiday anxiety and feel less stress
Activities for at Home: Literacy
There are many activities you and your child can do that are fun and increase literacy at the same time.
Fun in Everyday Moments
Strengthen the connections with your child by focusing on playful interactions. This is a bit different than just thinking about playing with your child.
Encouraging Your Child
Encourage your child to develop confidence and better behavior. PAASSS offers many tips and examples in this article.
How to Give Clear Directions
“Why do I have to repeat myself time and again?” “Why won’t she listen to me?” Listening and following directions are important skills young children must learn.
Bedtime Challenges
Many families find bedtime to be a challenge for them and their children. Here are a few proven tips for making bedtimes easier for parents and children.
Support Your Child’s Curiosity
Young children are curious and actively explore the world. This curiosity and exploration may look like inappropriate behavior. Plan and prevent problem behaviors using these strategies.
Does Your Child Have a Hard Time Cleaning Up His/Her Toys?
Be sure the child understands the clean-up routine and expectations.
Tips to Connect with Your Child
An easy project to do with your child is to make a homemade Emotion Book. All you need is paper, crayons or markers, and a stapler. You can make a book about one emotion and have your child fill the pages with things that make him feel that way.