Parenting can leave you feeling tired, stretched, and focused on everyone else—but taking care of yourself helps you stay calm, patient, and positive. When you look after your own wellbeing, you build the energy and resilience you need to respond to challenges and support your child’s development.
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Make self-care part of everyday life. Small moments—like resting, talking with a friend, or taking a break—can help you recharge emotionally and physically.
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Remember: self-care helps your child, too. When you feel calmer and more positive, your child benefits and learns healthy coping skills by watching you.
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Be kind to yourself. Self-care can quiet self-doubt and help you stay more confident, consistent, and forgiving as a parent.
Use these ideas and more to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more supported every day (Español).
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Hepatitis B vaccination protects infants from life-threatening disease.
You might have seen recent news coverage about hepatitis B vaccines and wondered why doctors recommend them for newborns.
Over the past 35 years, the recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth has been a resounding public health success.
Hepatitis B vaccine has reduced infections among kids by 99%, sparing thousands every year from a life-threatening disease.
Learn why doctors continue to recommend universal vaccination for infants.
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Food 4 All—Building a community without hunger
Imagine a community where everyone—from children to older adults—has enough healthy food to thrive. Food 4 All wants to make that vision real for every person on the Key Peninsula and in Gig Harbor.
This effort began years ago as Food Backpacks 4 Kids, providing weekend meals for students. Today, Food 4 All helps people of all ages get reliable access to nutritious food.
Want to learn more? Visit Food 4 All or read the February newsletter.
Raising Girls—Promoting health, confidence, and dignity
Because of Raising Girls and its founder, Sharon Chambers-Gordon, young people across Pierce County have the care products they need to stay healthy, confident, and in school.
 When students lack menstrual and hygiene products, they may miss school and activities. Raising Girls helps meet this need by partnering with schools and community groups to provide care bags filled with essential items and encouraging messages that promote dignity and respect.
Last year, Raising Girls distributed more than 8,400 care bags. In February alone, they provided our 9 Family Resources Centers more than 1,100 bags to help Pierce County families.
 Raising Girls operates through generous donations, time, and money. You can help make sure every young person has what they need to thrive. Want to help? Learn how you can get involved with Raising Girls.
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