According to a recent Triple P America survey, the leading cause of family conflict is around screen time. If your family is caught in a cycle of screen stress, you’re not alone!
Feeling worried or guilty about screen rules isn’t a failure—it shows you care. Check out these simple steps to make gradual, realistic changes:
- Change guilt spirals into positive actions.
- Swap screen use with other shared activities.
- Prioritize device-free time.
- Build a balanced digital family culture.
- Hold steady through pushback from kids.
As you make small changes, you create deeper connections and reinforce your role. If you want real, realistic strategies (not perfection), learn how to support your kids and stress less with positive parenting. (Español).
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November is Native American Heritage Month
 Also called American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, November serves as a time to recognize cultures, traditions, and contributions. The month helps ensure rich histories are remembered, and contributions continue to thrive. Learn more with the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Support for you and your family at Bethel Family Center
 Located on the campus of Challenger High School, Bethel Family Center (BFC) promotes healthy development and family stability. BFC offers a wide range of free resources, including:
- A monthly 3-day supply of diapers and wipes.
- Help with food, clothing, parenting, housing, utilities, and connections to education or job opportunities.
- Mental-health support.
- Legal aid.
- Financial and employment services through Center for Strong Families.
Last month, Bethel Community Services (BCS) partnered with Bethel School District and Community Health Care to host the annual All Bethel Community (ABC) Day. More than 5,000 people enjoyed food trucks, student performances, resource tables, and fun, family-friendly activities.
In October, BFC also hosted an in-person BCS coalition meeting focused on Crime Prevention Month, featuring speakers from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Safe Streets. Most coalition meetings happen online on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Want to join? Email bcsinfo@bethelservices.org.
BCS envisions a community where you live in a safe neighborhood, have the resources you need to thrive, and feel connected. BFC works every day to make that vision real for you.
Want to learn more or connect with programs and services? Contact Caitlin Melott at (253) 800-6862 or cmcconnell@bethelsd.org.
Family Resource Centers—Help for you and your family
 Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are welcoming hubs where you and your family can get support.
Because we partner with other Health Department programs, you have access to lots of helpful services. For example, our Injury and Violence Prevention team offers free firearm lockboxes to help keep your home and community safe. And thanks to a new PFAS-free initiative, you can exchange old cookware for certified PFAS-free options.
We're here to help you stay safe, informed, and supported. Learn more about a Family Resource Center near you!
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