Information for all parenting styles

Civitas helps you explore and define your parenting styles. This one Web site provides a complete parenting styles information resource that includes advice on the best ways to handle virtually every aspect of being a parent. It offers expert opinion, important tips, complete lists and more. Our advisory council and experts ensure that all content is firmly grounded in science and practice.

Civitas is the one site for all parenting styles.

Civitas helps all concerned develop parenting styles that work well together. You will also gain important tips on how to find child care facilities that utilize appropriate parenting styles for your children. Children benefit from a community of adults who share a core knowledge that promotes the care and well-being of every child.

Civitas offers specific parenting sytles information and support to everyone in the family. This includes positive suggestions for activities that help to create a special time that will be enjoyed and remembered.

Raising your children through play.

Play experiences can boost your child's sense of self-esteem and well being. Various ways to provide play support affect different areas of development. Civitas brings you valuable how tos as well as a sing along song sheet to engage your child in playful hours of growth and fun.

Play is a form of communication. From birth, playful, loving interaction between an infant and caregiver teaches a baby to trust and builds a strong, secure relationship between a baby and his caregiver. A caregiver's smile, touch and affection are a playground for a baby.

Help a child through trauma.

With so many children touched by trauma these days, it is important to incorporate appropriate support mechanisms. Civitas helps you understand trauma, recognize the effects and help a child overcome a difficult experience.

Trauma can be...

Characterized as more than a simple loss
Dependent upon an actual event
Dependent upon a child's proximity to the trauma
Dependent upon the number of risk factors that confronts a child
Dependent upon a child's age
Overcome with support and coping skills

Find the right approach to discipline and development.

Discipline means "to teach." When you discipline a child, you are teaching him how he needs to behave in a particular situation. Effective discipline teaches a child right from wrong and helps him to develop self control.

Civitas provides a wide range of information to meet individual needs. You will find the latest research, expert opinion, and emotional support as well as practical advice.

And to all a good night.

Understanding why and how babies sleep is the first step to ensuring that your little one sleeps peacefully. Civitas helps you choose how you approach your child's sleep by providing the latest research as well as common sense advice to ensure that both the little and big people in your home enjoy a good night's rest.